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Originally Posted by Dex
I think it was pretty clear that I was discussing the persecution of Christians in the southern United States, as per your life experiences.
I think Christians who get lashed in Iran for their beliefs would be pretty annoyed at someone in the West treating a store not putting out a nativity display as something in the same category as their experiences.
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This thread was originally about Christian bashing and not
about me in particular. I believe I had already made it clear
that what I've personally went through wouldn't compare to
some Christians no matter where they reside.
Christian privilege is an interesting choice of words. Though
I don't know exactly what you mean, there has certainly been
an erosion of Christian rights (you may call them privileges).
As you seem to be concerned with my life as a Christian, I can
witness to you that even as a child I noticed a change in the way
Christians were treated in public schools. I started public school
in the early 1970's. We had bibles in our schools, we said the pledge
of allegiance with the words
under God. And then sang "My
County, 'Tis Of Thee". And all these things were taken away in just
a matter of a few years. Freedom of religion is different than freedom
from religion. And freedom from patriotism must be in there too.
Not being too personal, but I can tell you if you're a Christian you
get treated differently in school. But you wouldn't call the being
persecuted - but at the very least it's
bullying. And if I was
witness to it in my day, I can only imagine it's much worse today.
But in the end this turns out for the good of Christians...
Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds
of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad,
for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets
who were before you. Matthew 5:11,12
And how are we to keep our beliefs private?
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and
it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew
5:14,15,16.