To: vabible
Maybe some people find comfort in thinking of America as a "Christian nation", thinking they'll be spared from God's judgment because they say "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, or because the Ten Commandments are posted in government buildings. The Jews of Jesus' day made a similar mistake.
The best way to preserve Christianity from a political perspective is for freedom of religion.
Laws guaranteeing "freedom of religion" have never been necessary for the gospel to be preached and for Christ's disciples to serve Him.
In the histories and letters that comprise the New Testament, where do read about freedom of religion? Or perhaps a better question is, where do we NOT find persecution, tribulation, affliction borne by Christians?
45 posted on
10/06/2014 7:08:16 AM PDT by
LearsFool
("Thou shouldst not have been old, till thou hadst been wise.")
To: LearsFool
That is true, Christians have historically shone the brightest in the face of persecution. But this doesn’t mean we should invite persecution.
Saying no to persecution (religious liberty) isn’t the same as legislating the Christian faith to non-believers.
47 posted on
10/06/2014 8:38:06 AM PDT by
vabible
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