Comments on: When the Government Tries to be God

By: Colorado Baptists | How Should Pro-Biblical Christians in Colorado React?

Colorado Baptists | How Should Pro-Biblical Christians in Colorado React? — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:25:06 +0000

[…] His reasons and purpose (Romans 13:1-7) and as such, we are to pray for them (1 Timothy 2:4ff). The government is not our god–but we honor those in office until they mandate we disobey what God has clearly spoken. At our […]

By: Trix

Trix — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:32:42 +0000

The in thing to do for globalists like yourself is to call all to the public square, talk about faith-faith builds social capital and that gives a dense social fabric so its easier to parade human capital in soviets. All these will live under the earthcharter law and then there will absolutely be no choice other than bow down to Ceasar and dare not speak the name of Christ the Saviour.

By: Colorado House of Representatives Passes Civil Union Bill | Gospel Gripped

Colorado House of Representatives Passes Civil Union Bill | Gospel Gripped — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:54:10 +0000

[...] His reasons and purpose (Romans 13:1-7) and as such, we are to pray for them (1 Timothy 2:4ff). The government is not our god–but we honor those in office until they mandate we disobey what God has clearly spoken. At [...]

By: David Murray

David Murray — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:40:56 +0000

We’re not forcing the law on anyone. We are arguing and persauding as an act of love to our neighbor.

See Hobby Lobby, Westminster Seminary, and Wheaton College as examples of government pressure on Christians to compromise their moral beliefs.

By: David Murray

David Murray — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:38:44 +0000

We have examples of believers being involved in government (e.g. Daniel, Nehemiah).

It’s a fairly obvious implication from being salt and light, cultural mandate, etc.

God’s moral law is bonding on all moral creatures, as their own consciences testify (Romans 2).

If we believe God’s laws are the best for human society we are obliged to seek their establishment. It’s part of loving our neighbor.

By: When the Government Tries to Be God

When the Government Tries to Be God — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:04:54 +0000

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By: Jaden Kichiro

Jaden Kichiro — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:22:48 +0000

I agree with M J and Richard. I have been unaware of these attacks on the Church from the government. I certainly hope we won’t see a time like that, but seriously doubt we will because of two reasons. First, the evangelical church has immense power and influence in the U.S. and on its policies. Second, congress is constitutionally forbidden from restricting religious practices (with exceptions for extremes such as human sacrifice).

It would be nice if everyone were to abide by the Mosaic law, but no one does, not even Christians. That’s why we need Christ, because we are sinners. If we are going to legislate the law of the Bible does that include all the dietary constraints and keeping the Sabbath? You cannot force Christianity on people. Constantine tried to in the 4th century and it actually weakened the Church by creating a cultural Christianity.

It is true that as believers we face trials, but often those trials are personal temptations. We need to focus on the sin in our own lives and love our brothers in the world.

By: David Murray

David Murray — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:54:27 +0000

If you’ve followed the Healthcare debate you’ll have read about Christian business people being forced to fund abortions. Hate crime laws in Europe, Canada, Australia, and coming here too, are fining, sacking, and even imprisoning people for expressing opposition to homosexuality or saying other religions are wrong. Google “hate crime” and see what’s coming to a state near you. You’re in for a big shock.

By: What I Read Online – 03/14/2013 (a.m.) | Emeth Aletheia

What I Read Online – 03/14/2013 (a.m.) | Emeth Aletheia — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:34:54 +0000

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By: M J Spaulding

M J Spaulding — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:18:33 +0000

“Of course, for too long successive governments have enacted and tolerated laws that are evil (such as the legalizing of abortion). What’s new in our day is that laws are being proposed and enacted that attempt to force Christians to give up core Christian doctrines (e.g. Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation) and ethics (e.g. biblical definition of marriage).”

The law may make abortion illegal, but no one is forced to get an abortion.
I have seen nothing indicating that I must give up my belief in Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation. It is very hard to control what people thing and believe.
And I’ve seen no attempt to make me marry another woman.
We are not a theocracy and are a secular government so what is is you are trying to say.
Do I wish there were much fewer abortions-yes. Do I wish everyone was a Christian-yes. Do I wish that there were no homosexuals-yes.