Christians, we are hated. Absolutely hated. Before I get into that, I want to put the hatred being directed at us in its proper perspective. While it's never pleasant to be disliked, when we're hated by the world for caring about the things we need to care about? We're in very good company.
Jesus said, as recorded in John 15:18-19:{snip}
Presently, the Christian right is being villified by the press and liberal supporters of Barack Obama. And why? I would submit to you it is because we have torn the cloke they have hidden their sins under away from them and they are lashing out at us in response.
It is the Church of the living God that is standing in the trenches today fighting the war of good versus evil most vocally. While there are secular conservatives in the trenches with us to be sure, Satan and his minions are doing everything within their power to place the blame for all resistance being lifted against the homosexual agenda and the pro-abortion movement squarely on Christians and Christians alone which is to be expected as shown in Scripture above.
While I don't want to be alarmist and raise any unwarranted concerns in the Body of Christ concerning how we're going to be treated from this point forward in America, the future isn't looking bright. Personally, I suspect whether Senator Obama takes the White House or not, the days of Christians being able to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and the whole of Scripture without facing persecution is practically over.
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Trenches you say? Well if you insist, but we get the slightly better German trenches, you get Haig, trenchfoot and the privilage of being eaten by cat-sized rats.
"I would submit to you it is because we have torn the cloke they have hidden their sins under away from them and they are lashing out at us in response. "
Really? THAT'S what you think the reason is?
Are you sure it isn't' the hypocrisy or the bigotry or the demonizing of non-beleivers or the denial of reality or you guys trying to impose yourself on others by having your beliefs enshrined in law or maybe, just maybe how the Right uses Jesus to justify everything Jesus was against?
Nah, it must be that other reason you just pulled out of your ass. It couldn't be that you guys are full of shit and we are tired of it.
Did I read that right? The Christians are being persecuted? Being Pagan, I have one thing to say: LOL.
"Personally, I suspect whether Senator Obama takes the White House or not, the days of Christians being able to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and the whole of Scripture without facing persecution is practically over."
Promise?
What exactly do you mean about whether Obama takes the White House or not? Are you threatening him? Is there something the FBI should know about? Or are you just full of shit?
Oh, and btw, Jesus is so ashamed at the way you've bastardised his name and his values that he's changed his name to Bob.
Michael, I don't hate you because you're Christian.
I know it's not your fault you're Christian.
*grabs Michael by the shoulder and makes strong eye contact*
I hate you because you act like an idiot. On the Internet, of all places.
How was it I guessed this was from a rapture site after about two sentences? Must be the sheer intensity of the paranoia.
What the Right simply can't abide is the prospect of the White House being occupied by a theologically literate Christian. That's what's behind absurd rants like this. The Right lost the vote and is now bracing itself to lose influence. For Christians generally that will be a cause for rejoicing for years, even if Obama disappoints politically.
Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it.
Grant me the power to punch perscution-lusting idiots like this in the junk over the Internet.
So, every Sunday, you drive your expensive cars, to your multi-million dollar edifices to greed, ignoring the needs of the poor and homeless around you.. One more thing... talk to a gay person about persecution...
Sigh. No, Mikey, Christians per se are not hated. Obnoxious fucktards like you, who claim to be Christians, are.
It was bad enough when these silly little cultists claimed you had to believe in Rapture to be a Christian, inspite of the fact it is a 19th century invention not found in Bible or believed by 90% of all Christians, but at least that was RELIGIOUS arrogance. Now these idiots are claiming that you have to BE A FUCKING REPUBLICAN to be a Christian? A FUCKING RIGHT-WING POLITICAL litmus test for Christianity????? You aren't a Christian group, you are damn GOP(not GOD) front lying about your religion to forward your political agenda. I don't think God will like people putting words in his mouth for their own political purposes. You might want to pray real hard for forgiveness for that one Mickey Mickey.
And know what else we will do under Obama *cough* Antichrist *cough* bring back the guillotine and round up Christians for some beheadings.
Yeeeah, that's what we will do.
"Christians, we are hated"
You're right about that, but you're wrong about why. The rest is garbage.
I don't hate Christians, Michael, I just hate idiots. Unfortunately, the two groups tend to overlap a bit.
"the days of Christians being able to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and the whole of Scripture without facing persecution is practically over."
That, would be so wonderful!
No more little kids being told from the time they can speak that religion is the only truth.
No more corrupting childrens' minds from a young age to be prejudiced against all non-christians!
Look, just because the grown-ups are taking over doesn't mean the half-wits are going to be persecuted. Prosecuted for criminal activities, sure. Persecuted, no.
You see, here in Australia and over in Europe and the UK, We've learnt that religion is not the only thing to live by. We can create our own morals without raping and murdering people all over the place. Face it, you (the US), is just one big backwards nation finally being dragged into the 21st century.
Ok, we should start saving those Obamantichrist comments and send them back to their writers 4/8 years from now in one of those "look how fucking dumb you were".
You are not persecuted. Give it up, nobody gives a shit about you. An since you are the vast mayority of the population if somebody really was persecuting you it would be other christians.
Umberto Eco wrote of how fascist like movements need to feel persecuted, I think the text was called eternal fascism.
Give it a look.
Compare it with modern integralist christianity.
Shit bricks.
"Christians, we are hated. Absolutely hated."
No, the word is "pitied".
"Christians, we are hated. Absolutely hated."
"Presently, the Christian right is being villified by the press and liberal supporters of Barack Obama"
And do you know WHY you're hated? Six Words:
Everything you SAY, DO, and THINK.
You don't see vilification of Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Zoroastrians etc by the press and supporters of Barack Obama, because the followers of those religions don't go around FORCING THEIR BELIEFS DOWN OTHER PEOPLES' THROATS!
If you want to be loved, fundies, do two things:
1- Change the way you speak, act & think.
2- Keep your beliefs to yourselves.
Ahh, these wannabe martyrs!
I'm sorry, but despite Obama's win, nobody is going to come and toss you to the lions. If you're that keen to get persecuted, go to Iran and preach your gospel.
BAWWWWWW.
Oh, and people rolling their eyes at you and/or laughing when you say something stupid? That's not "persecution."
You can talk about being persecuted for your beliefs when Barack Obama starts throwing evangelists into Gitmo. Which he's already made plans to shut down the minute he's able, so that would be never.
hey mikey, i've got news for ya. there's no war, no trenches, no good or evil, no homosexual or liberal agenda of any kind, no persecution, and no god. just thought i'd give you a heads up. now go clean the the shit out between your ears.
You're not going to be happy until you're scourged, beaten and fed to the lions, are you? Since you guys are a majority here(USA) this Pagan finds it difficult to scrape up any pity.
Did it occur to you that President-Elect Obama got many a Christian vote? You can boldly proclaim the gospel all you want. I believe it's your right. What I don't like is the FACT you guys are using scripture to violate human/civil rights when it's clear that we have separation of church and state. And I will fight you on that one.
Christians, we are hated. Absolutely hated.
You're hated? Oh, cry me a river! If anyone is hated, it's those who are non-Christians, fundies, blacks, gays, women(in some cases)...I could go on and on. :>
"Personally, I suspect whether Senator Obama takes the White House or not, the days of Christians being able to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and the whole of Scripture without facing persecution is practically over. "
Well, one can but hope.
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