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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple
Has any specific homosexual been physically attacked by the Westboro Baptist Church? Has a Christian killed or imprisoned a homosexual here in America? If so why are they not on the headlines? We know if these things had happened it would be on the news 24/7. The "gay" persecution charge is ludicrous.
The United Nations is setting the stage for imprisonment of CHRISTIANS not gays.
We do know that CHRISTIANS are imprisoned and killed in various nations worldwide.
CHRISTIANS are the most persecuted group of people on Earth.
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Bro. Michael,
You ask for irrefutable proof that a 'Christian' has hurt or imprisoned a gay. I can not give that to you simply because I do not believe that anyone who hurts or kills someone out of hate can also wear the name of my Savior. I have a much more narrow definition of 'Christian' than does the world. Now were the question 'Show me homosexuals who have been persecuted and killed by the religious' and I'd google up a mess of them for you, complete with professional articles and pictures. You also limit your questions about persecution of the homosexuals to the U.S. and then even to a particular church where you want proof that the attacks have become physical as if the horrible hate speech is not enough...further narrowing...
Then you broaden your criteria when defining Christian persecution to include 'positioning for persecution' and world-wide as the stage.... We are now into the stinkin'-thinkin' of comparing apples to oranges.
Lets just keep it in the more narrow context for a minute. A look at American history will show that Christians have for centuries been a status group in the U.S. Most powerful or influential jobs, including elected public office, have and still do require a Christian religious affiliation. It has only been in the past few decades that some of the pro-Christian bias in this country has been reeled in and Christians are hoppin' mad about it too! However I see it is a backlash to Christians going too far in trying to force their particular world view on everyone. The American people, now being more educated and diverse, are able to see that there is no fairness in the way things have been done.
In example; when Christians say they want prayer back in schools they are not taking about bowing on a mat facing Mecca or adopting a Yoga pose or burning incense to some Pagan goddess. In fact most Christians would have a canip if their children were exposed to any of that in school but think nothing about forcing children of other religions or no religion at all to sit through prayer to God. I still remember the one or two kids every year in my elementary class that had to sit in the hallway during our Christmas party because they were of a different religion and their parents would not let them participate in what was a religious holiday at school. (oh if they had only known the truth, LOL!)
The Bible says that we will be persecuted for His sake. The Bible does not say we will persecute others. We should accept that, quit trying to fight, and embrace the signs that this present world is coming to a close. Our minds and hearts should be focused on being ready for His return and not always trying to figure out how we can avoid having those things happen that will usher in the world to come.
I am not for politicizing Christianity at all. Separation of church and state are our only hope for not having to soon go underground and even that might not be enough. At some point we may just have to accept the truth of scripture and lean on the Lord completely to see us through, whatever comes.
Peace to you,
Melissa
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