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1 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | JCrichton | 131695 | ||
Hi, Norrie! So true! The same machinery that's condones infanticide also approves of capitalization of the natal by-products for bioengineering, beauty treatments, rejuvenation and perhaps, once technology allows it, human organ farming--it's Coma meets Solyent Green! And what is infamously sad, is that many who call themselves "Christians" do not see any problem with our cultural practices... it seems that the Scripture is just another "choice" of "lifestyle" for them... Now, if Christ tells us that we will have to answer even for our words (Matthew 12:33-37), could you imagine what these people (those who both engage in infanticide, and other abuses against life, and proselitize the world into their culture) will have to answer to? Jesus spoke about them in John 3:19 when He said that they rejected the Light because their works (deeds, behavior, "lifestyle") were evil! As Christians we must not fall sleep and allow the world to distort Scripture... we must be active and consistent... but it starts in our own towns and cities... I dare say, in our own families! Atheists and anti-Christians cannot separate us from Christ (Romans 8:35-39); certainly, there's no power on earth that can remove us from Christ's hands... but if we willingly allow the culture of hate, lust, and destruction to entice us away from Christ... we will be no better than those of whom Peter and Jude spoke about (2 Peter 2:17; Jude 1:12): empty clouds tossed and turned at the whim of the wind! I do not deny that we are headed in that direction... I visit various forums and speak to "Christians" whose greater concern is how many times must we be submerged/sprinkled for a baptism to be valid or something as obscure as the meaning of pomegranate as decoration in the Tent/priestly garments or the various translations or transliterations, etc... while atheists and anti-Christians unite in their assaults against the Chruch and Christ Himself! Again, I understand your frustration... but we cannot condemn a nation because some of its members are extremists who are bent on mayhem and murder--yes, even when the predominant majority openly supports their homicidal and destructive behavior! Jesus said that if our justice is not greater than that of the Sadducees and Pharisees we cannot be His disciples. (Matthew 5:20) We must confront any and all anti-Christian behavior, but we must do it in Christ! All Christians forums should be buzzing with prayer petitions for peace in the world; the buzzing should also include a huge exchange in edifying the Church; lastly, all Christians forums should be educating and informing Christians about the multi-border and multi-faceted offensive that atheist and anti-Christian are constantly conducting against Christ and the Church--it goes without saying that all communication should include not just the revelation of problems but also solutions and sample activities that we should engage in order to fend against the fiery darts of the Devil! God Bless! Angel |
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2 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Country Girl | 131701 | ||
Angel, your statement is very, very well put. I would add as a reminder to everyone that there's a somewhat militant portion of people who claim to be christians right here in America. Some of them talk about and apparently have actually executed some doctors and other medical personnel who were involved in the industry of performing abortions. Now of course, I don't believe in abortions but just as emphatically, I don't believe in killing those who do. Norrie, I really do hope you continue to study and pray on this matter as it will be very important to you in the future. Blessings to both you and Angel. Country Girl |
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3 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Norrie | 131707 | ||
I would think that the fanatical so called Christians who kill abortion doctors are just "so called" christians but they are what gives Christians a bad name, so is that Phelps bunch. There is a right way and a wrong way of going about things. The "wrong way" people who aren't denounced by the "right way" people are being seen as condoned regardless of what crime they are committing if they don't call wrong (sin) wrong. There is a right way and wrong way of doing things. | ||||||
4 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Country Girl | 131709 | ||
I'm sure you've heard the expression: "All it takes for evil to succeed is for the good, moral folks in the world to remain silent." The devil will do the rest. I wish I could recall who said those words. Maybe you or DocT knows. Blessings to you. Country Girl |
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5 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Emmaus | 131714 | ||
English philosopher Edmund Burke said, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing.’ |
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6 | Denounce militant Islam? | Matt 5:44 | Country Girl | 131716 | ||
Thanks, Emmanus. I knew one of you intellectual sharpies would come to my rescue. I guess it's sorta like the tendancy for people to come up with quotes that aren't really in the Bible. We do seem to take certain liberties with famous quotes from the past. I do sincerely appreciate your great knowledge and handling of God's Word. Blessings to you, my dear friend. Country Girl |
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