Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Religion is the foundation upon which America was founded. Our forefathers paid dearly for the freedoms we enjoy. According to the first amendment we are to have the opportunity to freely worship in our churches, schools and everyday life. However, there are some who seem to be intent on finding loop holes in our constitution that might cast doubt upon it's true meaning in the area of freedom of religion.
If this trend toward religious discrimination continues our constitution will eventually become so distorted that we will no longer have freedom of worship. Our ministers will not be allowed to freely express Christian principles without fear of being arrested. Should we be forced by this small minority to give up this freedom our forefathers fought and died for?
To those who would seek to destroy Christianity my question is why? True Christianity does no harm, and intends no ill will toward any. Christianity is about love, love for God and all mankind, and in making this earth a better place to live. However, do not assume that love is the same as weakness.
In the preceding thousands of years many have attempted to destroy the Christian faith, but have only succeeded in making it stronger. Christianity always survives. It is of God and cannot and will not be snuffed out. But why should we give up this great freedom of worship our forefathers fought so hard to preserve? Why put our children through this when it can be prevented? Why allow this wonderful country to be brought down to the level of other Godless countries? If the freedom of religion in America is lost it will only be a matter of time until the other freedoms are lost as well.
Rosa Parks is a very familiar name in America. At one time her race was required by law to sit in the back of the bus. Most of us now realize this was a great injustice. But Rosa Parks decided to do her part to right this great wrong. She didn't fight, or scream hate filled words, she just quietly kept her seat near the front of the bus. It must have taken tremendous courage. The news made the front page of newspapers all over the United States, and was a turning point in freedom for the black people. There is great similarity between the persecution of Rosa Parks and today's Christian in America. According to statistics the vast majority of Americans believe in God and the right to worship as they please; nevertheless, due to a loud and persistent minority, Christians, by a twist of the laws here and one there, are losing their right to worship and express their beliefs. This country was built upon principles from the bible by Godly men who were willing to give their lives for the freedoms we take for granted. We must stand together and insist on the constitutional right of all religions to enjoy freedom of religion and expression. True Christians seek God for resolutions to every problem. We must pray that God will guide us in our quest to maintain and restore our freedom of worship. And we must vote! Our numbers are sufficient to protect our freedom of religion at the voting booths. We need to set our political party affiliations aside. We must no longer vote as though we are pulling for our favorite ball team; instead we should identify and vote the men and women into office who will uphold the constitution as it was written! Blessings in Christ, Samuel Mills More Christian articles by Samuel I believe the "Silent Majority" is beginning to get the message. We have been silent too long. Speak out, and vote!"
Christians in over 40 countries around the world face daily persecution, imprisonment, and death for their faith in Jesus Christ. Click on this link to learn more. We must make every effort to support these brothers and sisters in their struggle for freedom of religion.
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