2/22/09

Chilling speech...

Follow this link to the story of an African American pastor fined and jailed for peacefully protesting at an abortion facility in California. There are a growing number of incidences in this country where people of religious conscience are being censored, punished, or marginalized simply because of their religious views. We need to be aware of these things without panic or getting wrapped up in conspiracy theories, but also with the understanding that the times are changing and the priviledged position that Christianity had enjoyed in this country is rapidly disappearing. God may be trying to get our attention and help us, as Christians, to wake up and stop taking our freedoms and our Faith for granted. Jesus told us that in the world we would have many troubles but that we were not to fear because he had overcome the world. Now is chance to understand this and act.

2 comments:

William Harrington said...

Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsly for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.

One thing about persecution of the church, that when people outside of the church can best see Christ in us. Thats what we should hope and pray for, that we are seen as Christians.

Anonymous said...

Yes, I agree, but when we see thins like this happening we need to draw closer to God and use whatever time we have to reach out to people in love and in Jesus name.