For me, hoping for a return to a theocracy in a secular world is a waste of time. Do I wish that abortion were illegal? Yes. Do I wish that the courts would stop continue to chip away at my Christian beliefs and rights to them? Of course.
Do I think that homosexual acts are wrong? Absolutely. But, I also believe that speeding, cheating one’s taxes or spouse are also wrong. Does that mean that I disassociate myself from everyone who isn’t walking the narrow line of a perfectly obedient Christian life?
Absolutely not. Christians are called to be, among other things, a light to those around us. If we expect those who haven’t given themselves over to God’s love through belief in Jesus to act like they have, we’re going to be bitterly disappointed - and those around us will judge, not us, but Christianity itself, by our actions.
I’m not advocating acceptance of everything everybody does, not by a long shot. But if you can’t be a friend to people and give them a chance to see the love of God shining out from you, they’re never going to even think to ask, ‘Hey, what is it about you that is so different from everybody else?’
Only then can you talk to them about what you believe, any why. Pray that God will open their eyes to seek the Truth, and leave most of the rest to Him.
Ridiculously low speed limits are a manifestation of tyranny. I just drove through Oregon on US-95, so I have first-hand experience with this. There are stretches of this road that are straight as an arrow for 15 miles at a time, so the 55 limit is absurd.
But, I also believe that speeding, cheating one’s taxes or spouse are also wrong.
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Are you aware, that in most states, if you knowingly break the speed limit, you are also lying? In most instances, you sign a statement agreeing to keep all the states traffic laws when you get your driver’s license. Lying and in writing at that!
I guess you come from the happy, happy, smile and tweet bird songs school of Christianity. Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, attracting followers like a pied piper or something. Nice fairy tale. In fact, few historical Saints (the real Christians) lived sanguine lives, much less cheerful ones. Gruesome scenes of suffering and even martyrdom were more typical. Leave the artificial smile act to professional actors. Being a genuine Christian is a difficult life; no need to pretend otherwise.