Eva Brunne, Sweden's first openly Lesbian woman bishop of the Lutheran Church of Sweden has suggested the priest at Seaman's Church in Freemont take down all Christian symbols in the church to make Muslims feel more comfortable and welcome. She calls the Muslims “visiting angels” and states she wants to make them feel comfortable when they come to the church to pray. She has also suggested setting up a Muslim prayer room in the church.
Although this is happening in Sweden, similar events are occurring in this country. A church in Washington is taking down plaques honoring George Washington and Robert E. Lee in order to make parishioners feel “safe” in church.
Too many people, and yes, even churches, are so concerned with being politically correct, we are willing to compromise our values and beliefs. Christians are told constantly not to do or say anything that will “offend” the Muslims or LGBTQ members or we will be called Islamophobic and homophobic. Yet, we as Christians, are ridiculed, mocked and called hate-filled violent extremists if we believe the Bible and its teachings.
Today, people don't want to hear the truth. They want to hear “motivational” speeches or “lite” “feel good” sermons. This “lite” version of teaching might tickle our ears and make us feel good, it's just like lite food—it has no substance.
When Jesus walked this earth, He did not cater to the PC crowd. He told the people the “cold hard truth”. Can we do less? I would rather stand with God and be judged by the world than to stand with the world and be judged by God.
As always, you are free to disagree but I am free to express my opinion,. May God bless you all. Just saying.
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