I would suggest ethnic pride motivates you. To have admirable ancestors who did great things motivates you to follow them.Please just direct me to Scripture and/or the LBCF for this; it sounds correct, but I cannot immediately place my finger on it.
Please explain how it is idolatrous, in the context of the Voortrekker Monument. Note that it is not seen as a temple that contains the special presence of God, but a monument commemorating the victory and the vow (although the original intention might have differed, as it was built approximately a century after the vow).
I agree wholeheartedly
Yes, but why?
The analogy holds; I'm just trying to understand why I am also inclined to feel this way. Perhaps it is because we hold to Covenant Theology? I would say the majority of Afrikaners that are both vary proud of their heritage and religious are Dispensational.