I was talking about the news, actually. My point is that it's entirely acceptable to be a Christian at the current time. Christianity - whether of the "shallow" kind or not - is a powerful force. Atheism isn't an organized religion. Christianity is.
Actually, it really isn't "entirely acceptable to be a Christian at the current time." You, being only 17, wouldn't necessarily understand that fact but, as you grow up and experience more of life, you will realize that the secular media is totally antichrist and antiChristian. And BTW, Christianity cannot be "shallow"and remain Christianity - it then becomes religion, not a living, vibrant relationship with the living Christ. Those who are lukewarm in their faith will not survive the persecution onslaught that is around the corner to be soon facing Christians.
The religious right has control of the USA at the moment. Elected representatives are pressured to be true to God's word, even when this goes against the majority they're meant to represent.
Then, if they are in "control of the USA" (supposedly since the late 80's BTW) why is abortion still legal in the US? Why is there no return to prayer in schools?? Why is evolution still taught as a fact not a theory (since, if it is only a theory, other possible theories should be given equal time) And, some within the 'religious right' are loonie toons who, it would seem, have their own personal agendas, some having brought great reproach to the true cause of Christ. Bottom line, they are trying to legislate morality and turn America into some sort of theocracy. IMO, Christians can't remain true to God and be in politics simply because one must compromise their faith in order to represent the majority on issues and the majority are non-Christians, even in America.
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The current American president, George W. Bush, used religious values to assist him in his election, and has been criticized for violating the separation between church and state. (Wikipedia)
The USA is a Christian nation. In God we trust.
GWB duped the 'religious right' into believing he is a born-again Christian, when, in fact, he is a freemason which is antichrist to the core and Luciferian (do a google search "is George W. Bush a Freemason and learn the truth about your so-called Christian president!)
The 'god' your nation trusts in is definitely not the God of the Bible - it is the god of power, prestige and $$$.
What atrocious portrayals of Christians are you speaking of, specifically?[/quote]
You've never seen the horrific way HollyWEIRD portrays Christians?? You either do not watch enough TV/movies (good for you) or you are oblivious to the way Christians & Christianity is held up to ridicule. ** The founders of the Hollywood Prayer Network, Karen and Jim Covell write, "Only about 2 percent of media professionals go to church or synagogue. Hollywood is an isolated society, ignorant of--and often hostile to--Christianity." ** (
http://www.infuzemag.com/reviews/books/archives/2006/01/behind_the_scre.html)
Christians on television and in movies are often portrayed as zealots, wingnuts and generally crazy people. If you're a Christian, we're often shown, you must be deadly serious at all times whenever someone discusses your beliefs and righteously smack-down those who would speak even mildly against it.
http://www.tvsquad.com/2006/09/28/why-christians-should-love-studio-60/
HollyWEIRD would never treat the Jews or the Muslims the way they do Christians, fearing the backlash that would surely result. The Jewish Defense League and antidefamation league would make sure that a negative portrayal of Jews would be sqaushed. We can only imagine what the Muslims would do! (shutter to think of the possibilities)
Ray
