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[Steve_Seattle]

We are entering the criminalization stage. Exorbitant fines have already been levied against small Christian businesses for refusing to service same-sex weddings, and I would not be surprised if some states refused to recognize marriage licenses signed by the clergy of churches that don't support same-sex marriage. States might also deny accreditation to schools that don't go along with the homosexual agenda.

At the personal level, we are already hearing stories of Christians being forced out of certain academic programs or professions because of their beliefs.

I am absolutely convinced that the huge emphasis now being placed on LGBTQ issues is because the left has realized that those issues can be used as a wedge to separate Christians from the rest of society. Many fringe or non-Christians might be skeptical of the LGBTQ movement, even opposed to it, but they don't have the deep moral convictions to openly oppose it, much less risk their careers over it.

[M Kehoe]

Hi.

Thanks for the thread.

“As the 1960s and 1970s progressed, Christians were often caricatured as Bible-thumpers, simpletons, haters of science, and hypocrites; they were frequently labeled self-righteous, old-fashioned, and backwards.”

Interesting sentence. I find the people who caricature all Christians with a broad brush as not tolerant, open minded or intellgent.

For example I am a Bible thumper. Twenty years ago I’d thump a militant atheist for sport (utilizing my Bible).. My IQ is higher than 95% of all democrats and media personnel. Oh, and I love the sciences.

Plus I’m old fashion for sure.

And I won’t tolerate being persecuted.

5.56mm

[MrEdd]

Completely fake assertion.

The predatory priests are not alleged, and the damaging denial of this in the face of voluminous evidence coupled with the attendant refusal to make amends while instead pretending to be a victim prevents restoration.

Can the pity party, and establish an order to seek out those who were harmed. Especially those who were shunned so long no hope of judicial justice remains.

And find all of them, don't just minister to those who managed to get a conviction.

The more things do not change, the more ammunition is given to the forces of evil. Because the ammunition is just and will not miss the mark.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Bump for very careful reading!

[GreyFriar]

I very highly recommend that you read Msgr. Charles Pope’s entire column entitled “Stages of Persecution.” And that you recommend it to folks you know.

[tired&retired]

The Matthew 13 weeds are becoming active.