I wonder what it would be like it Christianity were illegal in the US. It kinda seems that it’s going that way. We claim free speech in the US unless it’s about Christianity. Not even God, just Christianity, because if a Muslim or a Jew or someone of another religion wants to talk about their religion then they’re expressing their right to free speech. But if a Christian does it, we need to separate church and state, and “don’t talk about your views in from of someone else who might not believe what you believe.” So for a lot of Christians it’s scary that this is happening. I wonder if it’s not a good thing, in some ways. Hear me out before you totally reject this idea.
For a long time – and really it’s still like this for the most part – Christianity is the default religion. It’s kind of expected to be a Christian, even if you don’t really believe in it deep down in your heart. So a lot of people who don’t really care about religion one way or the other become nominal Christians so they don’t get harassed or judged or whatever. They go to church on Christmas and Easter and if someone were to ask them if they believe in God, they would say “yes”. The problem is that they don’t really let it affect their lives. So something (religion) that is meant to be a basis or a foundation of a life, ends up becoming more or a decoration, or an afterthought. And Christianity loses it’s power.
But what if it were illegal to be a Christian? What if Christians were under the boot (so to speak) of the US government? What if it wasn’t the default to be a Christian? What if it actually cost somebody something to profess Jesus as Lord? There wouldn’t be the temptation to wear Christianity as a garnish and if you called yourself a “Christian”…then you really were a Christian. I think this world would look radically different.
Now, I don’t want to be persecuted for being a Christian, but neither am I afraid of where the world is allegedly headed, according to many people/christians. Either way God will be preached and people will come to know the loving power of the grace of Jesus.
kwhyte24 Said:
on May 18, 2010 at 5:02 pm
I understand what you’re saying…the fact that all Christians would be subjected to the law against Christianity may stop people from being lukewarm and actually cause all of us to either totally submit or to totally reject. Interesting angle…and Amen to everyone knowing that Jesus loves us! Prophecy must be fulfilled.
baysideufl Said:
on May 20, 2010 at 1:40 am
Great way to say it, “stop people from being lukewarm.” I’m not sure if it’s better if everyone is forced to take sides, but it’s interesting to think about. Certainly some of the frustrations of having nominally committed folks around would disappear, but I’m sure plenty more frustrations would crop up. Anyways, we’ll continue to speak love in either case!
So a canadian brother, huh? How’d ya come across my blog? Thanks for posting!