Scripture for Today, 6-17-19: USA Hate

Names Change, But the Hate Hasn’t
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Hatred for Christians in the USA
Jesus warned us:
 "ye shall be hated of all nations for My name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.  And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many."

 Matthew 10:22,  24:9-12; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:17; John 15:18-19
6-17-19, Bill Wilson* -- Christianity is under attack in American politics and the Church should wake up and take action under this current Christian-friendly president to become relevant and make disciples.   There is a group of people who are out to gain power, and in doing so, have absolutely no reservation about destroying whatever [whomever] is in their way to gain that power.  They will use any method that they believe will help them and they will eliminate anyone or anything that will hinder them. If you do not believe this is ingrained in their life's philosophy, let' take a step back to 2005 and peek into a debate that arose in the halls of Congress. Check out the themes, the names and the political party, and ask yourself, 'what has changed?'
 
On Monday, June 27, 2005, the Daily Jot reported: "Last week, the House of Representatives was considering the Defense Appropriations bill.  Wisconsin Democrat David Obey wanted an amendment to reflect the opposition of Congress against religious evangelism at the Air Force Academy.  Indiana Congressman John Hostetler was offended and said that Democrats will take any opportunity they can to demonize Christians. Democrats immediately leapt to their feet and demanded Hostetler be censored for his accusation. Hostetler said later, 'If you tell Christians they can't tell others about their faith, then they can't exercise their Christian religion.' He said proselytizing involves a forced conversion to Christianity, something that did not occur at the academy.
 
"In the weeks leading up to this minor explosion on the House floor, Democrat Party Chairman Howard Dean mocked the Republican Party by saying it was comprised of "white Christians."  New York Democrat Senator Hillary Clinton said at a fundraiser that the Republican approach to politics was... messianic... meaning that, in her words, "Some honestly believe they are motivated by the truth, they are motivated by a higher calling, they are motivated by, I guess, a direct line to the heavens."

The legislation introduced by both sides is also telltale.  Typically, Democrats are busy with bills such as the Unification of American Families Act, a pro-homosexual bill, while Republicans are trying to stop child molesters.
"Republicans are not the "be all end all" for Christianity by any account, but distinct battle lines are drawn and fought each day. 

Christians have been given a Christian-friendly president with time to turn hearts toward God, yet the church appears to take this as a respite rather than as a time of labor. This is not a time to be angry at misguided politicians in either party.

Ephesians 6:12 says, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." 

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It is a time to act.  For can you imagine our nation's treatment of Christian values under, say, President Hillary Clinton?" The David Obey act was nearly 15 years ago; but today is similar.
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We must be encouraged that the Lord is faithful to give us so many chances to turn hearts toward Him; but for how much longer? *Daily Jot here

Why Christians are hated here