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1 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | Pastor Glenn | 109759 | ||
CDBJ, Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day. Are you saying that his peaceful activism was wrong? I am not trying to start trouble and of course you are free to disagree. I just wonder if you have really considered this scripture in Mat 5:13? I want to point out that he often debated this issue with racist Christians. Yes, as in anything, prayer for God's direction is very important. You said, "I’m sorry to say but most of these, so called Christian activist, are only whitewashing the devils world! " Well, if that is true then Jesus' words here seem meaningless: Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Mat 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Mat 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. MLK challenged Christians to be real, not hypocrites. The bible says that if we say that we love God and hate our brother, we are a liar. Maybe I am wrong, but it seems that you are lumping the peaceful activists together with the evil unpeaceful ones. Another problem is with organizations like the ACLU that pretend to be defending American constitution. The ACLU has many Christians divided over many issues that the bible makes clear. here is some of what they say: "ACLU of Louisiana Opposes Renewed White House Push for Taxpayer Funded Religious Discrimination (01/15/2004)" "NYCLU Calls on State Officials to Audit Salvation Army Employment Practices (01/14/2004) " www.aclu.org They often mix a little lie together with the truth to confuse people. 1percent lie plus 99 percent truth equals a lie still. If MLK was wrong, then please explain why. Pastor Glenn |
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2 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | Mommapbs | 109765 | ||
Greetings Pastor Glenn - Martin Luther King Jr had a dream and he shared that dream with us; but would you say that we are any closer to realizing his dream today than when he first brought it to our attention? Is there more peace; is there more acceptance of others with differences today than there was then? (This is not just about race - neither was it for MLK.) And, one doesn't need to be a Christian to be a hypocrite. Anytime an individual (black, white or polka dotted) focuses on our differences rather than the similarities, he/she discriminates. Martin Luther King Jr 's vision for the world was one where peace reigned - and indeed, it will one Day! Certainly I am not "lumping the peaceful activists together with the evil unpeaceful ones," but our mission is to introduce others to the Prince of Peace. This is the "salt" and "light" we have that others need so desperately. Yet, I'm not sure that "Christian activism" is the best mode of its delivery. Blessings to you! mommapbs |
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3 | Was Martin Luther King Jr. wrong? | Matt 5:13 | kalos | 109802 | ||
Mommapbs: I, too, am not sure that "Christian activism" is the best mode of its delivery. I'm not saying it isn't, just saying I'm not sure. NASB John 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm." Peace, kalos |
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