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By John Bambenek, guest columnist
Posted: 2/19/07 Section: Opinion Columns
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If we take a look at the most vicious genocides in human history, we'd find them products of secular governments, not religious ones.
Socialism, communism and liberalism have wrought the worst episodes of death in human history. Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia, and Mao's China show just how far the godless can go in dealing death. And let us not forget the worst genocide known in human history, another product of godless liberalism, that of abortion.
Then there is the admonition to heed Jesus' advice to keep religion "personal" and spend more time living Christian principles. It is always amusing to be told what my faith teaches by someone who rejects it. It is hysterical to watch those who would mount the Judgment Seat of the very same Christ they reject.
As far as the living of Christian principles, one only needs to compare the charitable giving between Christians and others. Christians give substantially more.
A glance at the number of charitable organizations in this nation will show an overwhelming number based from Christian churches. In fact, where do you think the "cross" in Red Cross comes from? The people who claim Christians don't live Christian teaching ought to try and go out and meet a few Christians first.
There may be a "non-violent religious war" going on in America, and that is of those who seek to suppress those who would express Christianity. It is waged by those who shout out "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion" but somehow manage to forget "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." People have a right to express their ideas, even religious ones, and it's time that people stop demanding people bend their theology to meet some fabricated political notion.
Socialism, communism and liberalism have wrought the worst episodes of death in human history. Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia, and Mao's China show just how far the godless can go in dealing death. And let us not forget the worst genocide known in human history, another product of godless liberalism, that of abortion.
Then there is the admonition to heed Jesus' advice to keep religion "personal" and spend more time living Christian principles. It is always amusing to be told what my faith teaches by someone who rejects it. It is hysterical to watch those who would mount the Judgment Seat of the very same Christ they reject.
As far as the living of Christian principles, one only needs to compare the charitable giving between Christians and others. Christians give substantially more.
A glance at the number of charitable organizations in this nation will show an overwhelming number based from Christian churches. In fact, where do you think the "cross" in Red Cross comes from? The people who claim Christians don't live Christian teaching ought to try and go out and meet a few Christians first.
There may be a "non-violent religious war" going on in America, and that is of those who seek to suppress those who would express Christianity. It is waged by those who shout out "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion" but somehow manage to forget "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." People have a right to express their ideas, even religious ones, and it's time that people stop demanding people bend their theology to meet some fabricated political notion.
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Knazze
posted 2/19/07 @ 9:03 AM CST
As a fellow Christian I would like to commend you for your courage for speaking when a lot of so called Christians. I know that the trendy thing is to throw daggers at Christians, but it is a trend we saw coming a long time ago. (Continued…)
Steven
posted 2/21/07 @ 1:32 PM CST
I can't verify all of Mr. Bambenek's assertions--particularly what seems like simplistic representations of Arab and Isreali conflicts.
However, four of his criticisms of Mr. (Continued…)
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