As a believing Christian, I am horrified by the barbaric and dangerous rhetoric flying about regarding our President. People are selling hats and tee shirts saying “Pray for Obama: Psalm 109: 8,9” — verses which say:
may another take his place of leadership.
9 May his children be fatherless
and his wife a widow.”
This is truly scary stuff. In addition to being ugly and dangerous (inciting violence), it’s been broadcast all over the news media, thereby sending a broad-reaching witness to the non-believing world that Christians are hate-filled, dangerous maniacs.
I beg the leaders of the Evangelical Christian community, people with access to the media, to speak out loudly and firmly in protest against such unchristian action. People who spout this kind of poison spread shame over all the Christian community; they portray us as hate-mongers, no better than the Taliban.
In politics, the issue of abortion is important. But Jesus also cared about the poor, the sick, and the helpless (widows and orphans). We should too. If we really follow our Master, we will love even those with whom we disagree and speak always, as He did, in love.
Well said. Thank you for this reminder. It’s one we could all stand to hear and put into practice.
Blessings and a Merry Merry Christmas to you!