Why is it that so many in the atheist community cannot bring themselves to get past their anger whenever they engage in discussions? The language of many of their contributions in public debate is laced with invective and dripping with sarcasm and bile. There are exceptions of course, but they tend to fall more into the category of being the 'exception that proves the rule' when compared to the hostility of many of today's atheist posters. Comment offered by the theists in the public square is often depicted as being 'malicious' or 'venomous' and intended to enslave the 'feeble minded and weak' by those who post. Nothing could be further from the truth. Venom is something that is oriented to death. Christians are oriented in a 180 degree different direction. We speak not to the culture of death that grips our world but rather for the culture of life and light which ends with the gift of eternal life. For example, the Catholic Church in its hum...
Very interesting article and Abby touches on some valid points. We in the pro-life movement have all felt this frustration, especially when we have to deal with the divisions amongst Christians. Many are just interested in empire building or defending dogma/doctrine, instead of trying to save babies.
ReplyDeleteFather Tim hit the nail on the head with his recent comment about, "The house (Church) is on fire". Unless we can solve some of our differences babies will continue to die and the church will keep burning.
When will there be harmony and peace among God's people again? Because people such as Abby Johnson has a lot of good advice, and her gifts and perspective are needed in the pro-life movement.
Cliff
"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
ReplyDeleteHereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world." 1 John 4:1-3
I confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. He has died and shed His blood for my sins. There is no further atonement for sin.
Only Jesus is Lord and Saviour. Praise God.