[cripplecreek]

Its a little sad to see how many FReepers have adopted a leftist stance of wanting Rick Santorum and apparently the rest of us to shut up about the "God stuff" so we can win.

What they don't realize is that they've already lost far more than they'll ever lose in any election. Personally I have no intent of facing my maker with excuses.

I'm inspired by the true faith of Christians in the mideast who face death daily for being Christians yet openly and proudly proclaim their faith. The Coptic Christians of Egypt have a longstanding tradition of tattooing a visible cross on their bodies so their faith will not be hidden.

[nonsporting]

I'm inspired by the true faith of Christians in the mideast who face death daily for being Christians yet openly and proudly proclaim their faith. The Coptic Christians of Egypt have a longstanding tradition of tattooing a visible cross on their bodies so their faith will not be hidden.

The Coptic Christians are earning treasure in heaven with their tribulation. Such boldness should encourage our boldness to reach the lost with the Gospel of Christ.

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:38)

I would also encourage the Coptic Christians to obey God's word. We are told to "bear" our cross, not "tatoo" it. In fact, we are expressly told not to print marks on our bodies:

"Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you. I am the LORD." (Leviticus 12:28).

Many will explain this away by saying "that only prohibits it for the dead." No. The cuttings prohibition [here] is qualified. The printing prohibition is unqualified. "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. [For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.]" (1 John 5:3,4)

[NoGrayZone]

Wow, many a props to their bravery.....but mostly their faith.

"and apparently the rest of us to shut up about the "God stuff" so we can win."

What does a win mean without the Father? NOTHING!

I'd rather lose in righteousness then win with evil.

People need to wake up and realize our time here is short...actually, it's nothing compared to eternity. They better pick a side.