Church and State

[MercyBreeze]

Interesting that there exists a "freedom of religion" within this country, but if that "religion" is based upon something Christian, Biblical, or morally defined, then such "freedom" only exists as a minority.  In fact, to boldly speak of what you believe (if that belief involves Jesus Christ) suggests that you are likely to be treated as an outcast.

To some degree, it almost appears that Christians today have traded places with homosexuals in social perspective.  "Homosexuality is more than okay and we're not going to say anything if you believe in it or do it.  However, you're a moron if you believe that Christ died, rose again, and all that jazz.  What a load of crap."

Having faith in Christ (to whatever end that faith exists) is increasingly looked down upon while having faith to do as you please with yourself is increasingly supported as a way of life for any normal american.  For if you are a normal American, you won't believe in the bogus of Jesus Christ.

Pretty lopsided if you ask me.  If freedom is freedom, why is no one going to the Supreme Court to argue the problem of pornography on the grocery store magazine shelves?  Why is no one going to the Supreme Court to argue the problem of infidelity within marriages?  Did we lose our guff somewhere along the way?  Cause as believers, I gotta say, we look pretty cowardly.  

We don't want to stand on a belief.  We don't want to argue a doctrine.  We don't want to ruffle any feathers.  We don't want to push any buttons.  God forbid, right?  Let's just sit and wait for His return, huh?

No.  God help us.  We have issues of our own.  With the power of Christ within us, we should have nothing to fear.  Yet, we seem to fear everything that involves confrontation.

In Christ Alone,

Mercy

[Heidi]

Well, it's difficult to legislate morality. After all, God allowed us the freedom to do as we pleased until we realized it was causing us pain and suffering. Unfortunately, the unbelievers are going to have to fall a long way down before they admit their behavior is causing problems. If they persist in denying it, they, of course, will fall all the way into hell.

[Reba]

Interesting that there exists a "freedom of religion" within this country, but if that "religion" is based upon something Christian, Biblical, or morally defined, then such "freedom" only exists as a minority.  In fact, to boldly speak of what you believe (if that belief involves Jesus Christ) suggests that you are likely to be treated as an outcast.

To some degree, it almost appears that Christians today have traded places with homosexuals in social perspective.  "Homosexuality is more than okay and we're not going to say anything if you believe in it or do it.  However, you're a moron if you believe that Christ died, rose again, and all that jazz.  What a load of crap."

Having faith in Christ (to whatever end that faith exists) is increasingly looked down upon while having faith to do as you please with yourself is increasingly supported as a way of life for any normal american.  For if you are a normal American, you won't believe in the bogus of Jesus Christ.

Pretty lopsided if you ask me.  If freedom is freedom, why is no one going to the Supreme Court to argue the problem of pornography on the grocery store magazine shelves?  Why is no one going to the Supreme Court to argue the problem of infidelity within marriages?  Did we lose our guff somewhere along the way?  Cause as believers, I gotta say, we look pretty cowardly.  

We don't want to stand on a belief.  We don't want to argue a doctrine.  We don't want to ruffle any feathers.  We don't want to push any buttons.  God forbid, right?  Let's just sit and wait for His return, huh?

No.  God help us.  We have issues of our own.  With the power of Christ within us, we should have nothing to fear.  Yet, we seem to fear everything that involves confrontation.

In Christ Alone,

Mercy

Well said mercy

[Symphony]

I think the Separation of Church and State was first ordained by God, in 1 Samuel 8.

There God tells Samuel to go ahead and give the people what they want, a king, like all the other nations around them.  But, He also says, "...they are not rejecting you, but they are rejecting me..."