06 Apr '13 04:31>
Here in the USA, there is a major, heated, disagreement between Liberals/Progressives and Conservatives/Traditionalists. That major disagreement centers around social behavior and values. The hottest topics within that category are abortion-on-demand, and gay marriage.
Forget all the points and counterpoints on both sides; I am focused on something else. And that something is the complete silence, if not blatant capitulation and surrender, by the Christians.
Countless Christian churches across the country:
* Are silent on the issue and don't get involved
* Embrace the Liberal/Progressive view just to gain popularity and acceptance
* Think the topic so controversial they even silence their church members when it is brought up
Now first of all, and let me make this completely clear: On these issues, every single Christian should have the same view--especially when it comes to abortion. And if another church down the street embraces either idea, they should be called out for it publicly by the rest of us.
Anyway my question is why. Why do so many Christians and churches remain silent and dodge these issues? I have a theory and it bothers me. And I have seen evidence to back up my theory in occasional statements made by Christians, particularly Evangelicals.
The theory goes like this: "So what about the stuff that's going on in the world. I don't really care, and besides, the more all this stuff increases, the faster the End Times will arrive, and that's ultimately what we all want, isn't it?"
Atheists, haven't you seen a few examples of a Christian almost USHERING in the End Times, with seemingly a smile on their face, rubbing their hands together with glee?
I have.
And that bothers me. I mean, yes. We (Christians) all want to be in heaven where everything is supremely awesome. But shouldn't we be alarmed when any of us expresses joy at the thought of accelerated evil and its alleged sign that the end times are quickly approaching?
I'm not even sure I'M not guilty of this. In fact I know I'm not. But when I thought about it tonight, it bothered me. Should it bother me? I take absolutely zero pleasure in the thought of anyone being punished or destroyed. The End Times will happen when they happen but I just don't think it's my business as to when, and I CERTAINLY don't like the idea of Christians turning a blind eye to the evils of this world in order to somehow hasten the end times.
Forget all the points and counterpoints on both sides; I am focused on something else. And that something is the complete silence, if not blatant capitulation and surrender, by the Christians.
Countless Christian churches across the country:
* Are silent on the issue and don't get involved
* Embrace the Liberal/Progressive view just to gain popularity and acceptance
* Think the topic so controversial they even silence their church members when it is brought up
Now first of all, and let me make this completely clear: On these issues, every single Christian should have the same view--especially when it comes to abortion. And if another church down the street embraces either idea, they should be called out for it publicly by the rest of us.
Anyway my question is why. Why do so many Christians and churches remain silent and dodge these issues? I have a theory and it bothers me. And I have seen evidence to back up my theory in occasional statements made by Christians, particularly Evangelicals.
The theory goes like this: "So what about the stuff that's going on in the world. I don't really care, and besides, the more all this stuff increases, the faster the End Times will arrive, and that's ultimately what we all want, isn't it?"
Atheists, haven't you seen a few examples of a Christian almost USHERING in the End Times, with seemingly a smile on their face, rubbing their hands together with glee?
I have.
And that bothers me. I mean, yes. We (Christians) all want to be in heaven where everything is supremely awesome. But shouldn't we be alarmed when any of us expresses joy at the thought of accelerated evil and its alleged sign that the end times are quickly approaching?
I'm not even sure I'M not guilty of this. In fact I know I'm not. But when I thought about it tonight, it bothered me. Should it bother me? I take absolutely zero pleasure in the thought of anyone being punished or destroyed. The End Times will happen when they happen but I just don't think it's my business as to when, and I CERTAINLY don't like the idea of Christians turning a blind eye to the evils of this world in order to somehow hasten the end times.