by: Allen Domelle
Easter has come and gone, and Christians all over the world have celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every year this is a special time of the year. Though there are festivities for children that have nothing to do with the resurrection, it is still a great time of the year to focus upon Christ.
Yet, while we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, there are groups of people who are actively trying to drive Christ out of our society. Last week a group of atheists set up a sign in Wisconsin’s capital building that reads, “Nobody died for our ‘sins,’ Jesus Christ is a myth.” Another group of atheist sued to have a steel cross removed from Ground Zero of the World Trade Center wreckage. Over and over again atheists and the ACLU are trying to remove anything that has to do with Christianity.
Let me say that just because we are Christians does not mean that we have to be a doormat for people to walk over. Several of our religious liberties have been taken away because many Christians have been silent as God haters walked all over our religious beliefs.
According to the Pew Research Center, only 1.6% of Americans claim to be atheists and 2.4% claim to be agnostic. According to the same research, 78.4% of Americans claim to be Christian. (Christian used in the world’s point of view.) That means we are allowing 4% of America to remove our Christian beliefs from public view.
Why is this happening? It is happening because Christians have been silent for too long. The atheists, agnostics and ACLU have been vocal against anything that has to do with Christianity, and Christians have allowed them to walk over them like doormats. Let me make this clear, just because you are a Christian does not mean that you have to be a doormat.
Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” When a nation leaves God and pushes Him out of the public forum, then that nation will bring a curse upon itself. The nation that wants to be blessed is a nation that its citizens will do all that they can to keep God as its Lord.
Christian, yes Romans 13:1 says, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers…” but that does not mean that you should stay silent when people try to remove God from society. America is a Christian nation that was founded upon the principles of the Word of God. The founding of our nation was greatly influenced by the Danville Baptists. For Christians to be silent is a slap in the face to the God Who blessed the founding of America.
So what should Christians do?
- Pray for those who are in authority to make godly decision. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 says, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” You should regularly pray that the leaders of your country would make decisions based upon the Word of God.
- Actively write your senators and representatives to let them know you are praying for them. The more people who let their political representatives know that they are praying for them, the more politicians will take Christian beliefs into consideration when voting.
- Be aware of what is going on in your nation and local politics. Sadly, many Christians are aloof when it comes to political matters. Many things are enacted in city council meetings that take away religious freedoms that could be stopped if more Christians were aware and present at these votes.
- Christian lay people should run for political office. I know some may not like me saying this, but if Christians held political office, you would not have religious beliefs under attack.
- Don’t be silent when groups attack religious freedoms. Christians need to be more vocal about their religious beliefs. Stop being a silent Christian. The God haters are not silent about trying to remove God, and neither should Christians be silent about letting their voice be heard when religious freedoms are under attack.
- Be actively involved in the Great Commission. The best way to change a society is to lead them to Christ, get them baptized and then teach them the truths of the Word of God. The more people we reach for Christ, the more we will be able to influence for right.
Christian, stop being a doormat for the God haters. It’s time you take an active role in preserving your religious freedom. Always remember that America is a Christian nation that was founded upon Scriptural truths. Christians have nothing of which to be ashamed, and we should constantly push the Scriptural agenda without apology.
Allen Domelle is the editor of the Old Paths Journal which is more than just a Christian’s publication. It is an excellent place to learn how today’s headlines will forge tomorrow’s laws and statutes. Keep yourself in tune with what is happening around the world, as well as in your own backyard with our daily updates and devotionals.