Leftists/secularists/atheists/homosexualists *and* Chinese communists want religion where it belongs, in the closet.
Separation of church and the entire public life. Is that what it says in the Constitution? That everyone is entitled to complete freedom from ever having to witness any religious expression?
Actually, the full quote - which seems very appropriate here - is, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under your feet and turn again and rend you."
Therefore when thou dost an alms-deed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honoured by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.
But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth.
That thy alms may be in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee.
And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.
But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy father who seeth in secret will repay thee.
And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard.
Be not you therefore like to them for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him."
Correcting those who will not receive correction is futile (Mt 7:1-5; Prov 9:8; 23:9); we should discerningly continue to offer wisdom (or the gift of the kingdom) only to those willing to receive what we offer, just as God does (Mt 7:7-11). While God does not allow us to prejudge who may receive our message (Mt 13:3-23), but does forbid us to try to force it on those who show no inclination to accept it. (Mt 10:13-16)
Makes alot of sense to me.