This is not news. It is obvious to anyone who is not completely blind. The ungodly hate God and His Christ. Jesus told us this plainly in both books.
ACLJ has erected the following petition:
Source: http://aclj.org/persecuted-church/st...o-christianity
I'm not tempted to sign this thing. I think it is ill-conceived. It's a social and political statement. It plays the political correctness card, which is something we should hate as a social construct that censors freedom of speech.
I would like Obama to stop smearing Christ's name. But is Obama even mostly to blame? Are not those who call themselves by Christ's name doing it to themselves?
It is pretty clear that Obama does not look at the public church and see Christ. If he did, his slanders would not stick so easily. When one looks at the public church and its goers, I confess it is difficult to see Christ in it.
I'm not fingering anyone or any groups. None is without blame, except in Christ and because of Him. Although, some things came quickly to mind when I considered this situation and this petition:
1. Most do not understand the term "love" as it is used in the Holy Bible. It is much more complex than a warm fuzzy emotion and displays of acceptance. Most do not seem to embrace both of God's commandments as if they are life itself.
2. Jesus said in Joh 13:35, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." If the lost cannot see this, then this fruit is either not present or it is hidden. These things ought not to be.
3. Pro 21:1 says, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will." This includes Presidents and really ought to make us go, hmm, and remember that God raised up Pharaoh to serve His perfect will.
I think ACLJ has the sentiments right. But they are applying a political lever of flesh.
I certainly desire the smear campaign to stop, and especially, more than I can say, the policies that support the slaughter of our brethren abroad. But I feel effective change must come from the heart of the church of Christ's faith, not from fleshy/soulish motives. This is a tall order. I'm thankful nothing is too hard for our God and, whether He heals this nation, He is moving/will move according to His perfect will.
Should we desire a President who hates us and deceives us with a political facade? Or should we desire one who speaks what's in his corrupt heart? I don't know if either one is better, they are both visibly very harmful. The former has lulled the masses in a blind and false peace; the church included. The latter incites unrest and conflict and slaughter, and the church is in the crosshairs.
We seem to be witnessing under Obama's presidency a greater separation of sheep and goats. There is a direct relationship between the people and their leaders. There are indeed other important factors, but they probably don't clarify the consideration of this topic.
Thoughts, anyone?
ACLJ has erected the following petition:
Stop President Obama’s Insults to Christianity
At an Easter Prayer Breakfast, President Obama attacked Christians.
He called Christians “less-than-loving.”
He did it surrounding the day Christians celebrate the ultimate gift of love – the day Christ died because He loved us.
It’s offensive and uncalled for.
But this isn’t the first time he’s insulted Christians.
At the National Prayer Breakfast earlier this year, he demanded Christians get off their “high horse” about Christian persecution. And his Administration has labeled Christians in the military as “extremists.”
We’re fighting back – defending Christians – demanding President Obama apologize.
Add your name to our open letter:
Open Letter to President Obama: Stop Attacking Christians
Mr. President, Christians aren’t “extremists.” We aren’t unloving. We’re not on a “high horse” about persecution. Every day Christians die for their faith. They sacrifice their lives for others. Your comments were wrong and hurtful. Stop maligning the Christian faith.
At an Easter Prayer Breakfast, President Obama attacked Christians.
He called Christians “less-than-loving.”
He did it surrounding the day Christians celebrate the ultimate gift of love – the day Christ died because He loved us.
It’s offensive and uncalled for.
But this isn’t the first time he’s insulted Christians.
At the National Prayer Breakfast earlier this year, he demanded Christians get off their “high horse” about Christian persecution. And his Administration has labeled Christians in the military as “extremists.”
We’re fighting back – defending Christians – demanding President Obama apologize.
Add your name to our open letter:
Open Letter to President Obama: Stop Attacking Christians
Mr. President, Christians aren’t “extremists.” We aren’t unloving. We’re not on a “high horse” about persecution. Every day Christians die for their faith. They sacrifice their lives for others. Your comments were wrong and hurtful. Stop maligning the Christian faith.
I'm not tempted to sign this thing. I think it is ill-conceived. It's a social and political statement. It plays the political correctness card, which is something we should hate as a social construct that censors freedom of speech.
I would like Obama to stop smearing Christ's name. But is Obama even mostly to blame? Are not those who call themselves by Christ's name doing it to themselves?
It is pretty clear that Obama does not look at the public church and see Christ. If he did, his slanders would not stick so easily. When one looks at the public church and its goers, I confess it is difficult to see Christ in it.
I'm not fingering anyone or any groups. None is without blame, except in Christ and because of Him. Although, some things came quickly to mind when I considered this situation and this petition:
1. Most do not understand the term "love" as it is used in the Holy Bible. It is much more complex than a warm fuzzy emotion and displays of acceptance. Most do not seem to embrace both of God's commandments as if they are life itself.
2. Jesus said in Joh 13:35, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." If the lost cannot see this, then this fruit is either not present or it is hidden. These things ought not to be.
3. Pro 21:1 says, "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will." This includes Presidents and really ought to make us go, hmm, and remember that God raised up Pharaoh to serve His perfect will.
I think ACLJ has the sentiments right. But they are applying a political lever of flesh.
I certainly desire the smear campaign to stop, and especially, more than I can say, the policies that support the slaughter of our brethren abroad. But I feel effective change must come from the heart of the church of Christ's faith, not from fleshy/soulish motives. This is a tall order. I'm thankful nothing is too hard for our God and, whether He heals this nation, He is moving/will move according to His perfect will.
Should we desire a President who hates us and deceives us with a political facade? Or should we desire one who speaks what's in his corrupt heart? I don't know if either one is better, they are both visibly very harmful. The former has lulled the masses in a blind and false peace; the church included. The latter incites unrest and conflict and slaughter, and the church is in the crosshairs.
We seem to be witnessing under Obama's presidency a greater separation of sheep and goats. There is a direct relationship between the people and their leaders. There are indeed other important factors, but they probably don't clarify the consideration of this topic.
Thoughts, anyone?
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