A "Godless America"

Although there has been a surge in religion since the 9/11 bombing of the World Trade Center, the swell is not nearly so great in true Christianity. The impact of that horrible act of terrorism indeed did drive true believers in Christ to their knees in prayer. Not only for themselves but in behalf of the suffering, sorrow, and sadness that filled hearts that day. Hearts remain broken and lives forever changed as a result of the action of a nation without the true God. It also stirred the "religious" to turn to what ever god they served. Still America is far from being resolved to trust and serve the one and only true God. However, enough trust in God has been voiced in high places to stir the indignation of Satan. In turn, the devil has called his forces to battle more energetically than ever.

Marches on our nation's capital are common place in recent years. Promise Keepers, Black Caucus, Million Man March, Women's March, Homosexuals, etc. have all had their hearing. Some made more impact on the status quo than others. If you think the devil had all of his forces mustered in any of these marches, read this headline: "`Godless Americans' Plan March on Nation's Capital." Correspondent Rick Docksai gives an extensive re-port of this movement on CNSNews.com, 7/15/02. He reports that "Atheists, secularists and humanists from across the United States are planning a `Godless Americans March on Washington' this fall to protest what they see as the growth of religion in U.S. culture and government, especially since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks." Katherine Bourdonnay, speaking for the Council for Secular Humanism said, "We are participating in this march to reclaim the American nation as a secular nation because we feel it's being moved more and more to a religious nation." "Katy" may be highly educated in her field, but she knows nothing of the Christian beginning of our nation. Nor is she aware that since WWII faithful dependence on God through prayer in the name of Jesus Christ has diminished. This is without the aid of the participants in this march. America may be steeped in religion, but she certainly has not moved more and more toward the true God.

The Council for Secular Humanism is only one of 71 like-minded organizations that plan to participate in the "Godless Americans March." Others who plan on joining this Nov. 2nd event are African Americans for Humanism, American Atheists, Mind Over Madness, and the Atheist Alliance International. The purpose of this "Godless Americans" march will be to provide "atheists and agnostics" the opportunity to talk about many of the social issues important to them, "Such as the civil rights of nonbelievers, this is the number one thing." They want to explain what it is personally like to be a nonbeliever in America.

What an eye-opener it would be if God removed His hand of blessing and preservation off America. It would also be the greatest catastrophe any nation could experience. The equivalent of this march or even the planning of such will never be heard of in many countries. Godless Russia would have the military waiting for them when they reached Moscow, if not before. Godless China would have them shot on the town square. Godless Cuba would have them imprisoned for life if they dared to challenge the government. Let them try marching on Saddam's regime. Let them charge the capital cities of Muslim countries exposing Allah as a fraud or Mohammed as a fake. Charge them that their nation has moved too far toward religion. An article by Franklin Graham published in The Wall Street Journal, 12/9/01 is true, and these Godless Americans should take note. "The persecution or elimination of non Muslims has been a cornerstone of Islamic conquests and rule for centuries. The Koran provides ample evidence that Islam encourages violence in order to win converts and to reach the ultimate goal of an Islamic world. Conversions from Islam to any other faith are often punishable by death. I feel sure they would be happy to see any nation that served the true God." The fate of these marchers would be settled in a Muslim state. Should America ever become dominated by Islam the participants in this march will convert or die. The message of Christ to any lost and dying citizen of all nations is repent of sin and be saved or forever spend eternity in hell. Yet if the godless refuse to repent, in America they can pursue worldly happiness without fear of reprisal or persecution from Christianity or the government.

It is likely this organization will have little trouble getting a following. Hollywood will surely fill their buses and attend. The news media will certainly have their crews there to greet them. If there is any opposition to this movement, the media will have their cameras focused and ready. Especially if some religious(?) group physically opposes them.

The Promise Keepers held conference at Meadowlands, Continental Airlines Arena 10/2/99. About 18 picketers from the American Atheist Center met them in protest. The office manager of the AAC reported the success he felt their picketers had. "Every one of our people had their own group of PKs huddled around them, soaking up our message." He didn't elaborate on the content of their "message." In spite of PKs being a church robbing, church doctrine bashing, Catholic led organization, the office manager's view is very likely more than slanted. I can't imagine even the PKs soaking up the dogma of godless government advocates.

Who made up this "loose coalition" standing against this religious group? "Among the groups represented were the National Organization for Women, Witches of the American Revolution,...and the Interfaith Coalition" and others. Each advertising their position by the poster they carried: "These heads don't bow, these knees don't bend"... "Atheist and Proud," and others. Every knee will bow and every unbeliever will one day be cast into the lake of fire. (Rom. 14:11; Rev. 20:12-15) The planned fall march of "Godless Americans" will reveal the same characteristics. You can depend on the devil's crowd to flaunt their cause and rights. Having no cause or right to stand against a Holy God, and the nation He has established, exposes their ignorance. If they will wait, churches forsaking biblical separation and lackadaisical pastors and Christians will one day hand them this nation on a platter. And the devil is sitting the table for the feast. I pray that Bible believing Christians will seek God with a repentant heart and ask for deliverance from this sore in America of godless tyranny.

True Christianity does not have to mobilize a march on Washington D.C. Believers only have to come boldly, unashamedly, to the throne of God to find help in time of need. (Heb. 4:16) God's horses and chariots of fire still surround any Elisha who dares to forsake all and serve Him. (2 Kgs. 6:16-20) If America is to escape such tirades as this, believers must turn from sin and charge heaven with prayers from broken hearts. This scripture remains true: (Psa. 34:18) "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Although the following verse was written primarily to Israel, it is appropriate for believers of all time. (2 Chron. 7:14) "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." If you doubt this is applicable to America today you must not be one of God's people. Or maybe you are unwilling to meet the requirements or do not feel the need of the end results.

Since God has not changed, He is certain to deal with a Godless America as He has all godless nations of the past. Of course, this crowd will never concede that the Bible is God's Word inspired by the Holy Spirit. At least at this point in time they won't. The consolidation of such a group is well identified in Psalm 14:1: "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." This describes their condition as well as their involvement. God said through Solomon that "the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness." (Prov. 15:14)

When Nehemiah was reestablishing the walls and worship of Jerusalem, the Levites prayed and confessed their sins and the sins of their father. They confessed that their kings, princes, priest and their fathers had not kept God's law nor listened to His commandments and testimonies. This climactical statement would fit America well if these godless marchers have their way. (Neh. 9:35) "For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and fat land which thou gavest before them, neither turned they from their wicked works." God's grace has indeed been showered on America and relatively few are appreciative or even care.

In Daniel's prayer he gave a clear reason why the anger and fury of God was on the city of Jerusalem in his day. He also reveals the end result of their distancing themselves from God. "...because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are about us." (Dan. 9:16) America is not the Israel of today, but the same God is in charge. He exalts nations and brings nations down. We would do well to listen to what Nebuchadnezzar of old said concerning the existence of nations and kingdoms. God will make sure "that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men." (Dan. 4:17)

Every citizen must consider the outcome of not having God's supervision and provision. He sends the rain and gives the increase. Alliances abound seeking reparation for past mistreatment. Many are ignoring present abundance and recalling past abuse. Greed dims the graciousness of God and engineers plans for further gain. Israel rejoiced over the gracious deliverance from bondage by the hand of God, but they tired of His provisions and desired bondage again. Angel's food and meat to the full became tasteless to them in their freedom from bondage as they remembered only the melons of Egypt. Bondage awaits all who forget God and His ample provision. Both in life and life eternal.

The civil rights of nonbelievers is going to be "the number one thing," according to a statement by the office manager of the AAC. What "right" is this man referring to? Is it the right to drive down any street in America with boom boxes blaring out of open windowed vehicles? Is it the right to walk the streets scantily dressed without reprisal? To my knowledge there is no law that prohibits either. That is except the law of God. "Love not the world" is a forever settled law of God. (1 John 2:15) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him." There are also other laws of God that address proper attire. (Deut. 22:5) "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God." Modesty is also addressed in the Book of God. Particularly for the priest that served at the altar. (Exo. 20:26) "Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon." If modesty was essential to please God under the law, how much more in this dispensation of the Lord's church. Paul wrote I Timothy that Timothy might be instructed in proper spiritual behavior in the Lord's church. (1 Tim. 3:15) "But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." This behavior included, not to exclude other matters, modest clothing for women. (1 Tim. 2:9)

It may be difficult for these godless Americans to make a distinction between nonbeliever and so-called believers. What rights are they deprived of, and what rights do they seek? On the morning of this writing my neighbor spoke to me from their yard. Among the first things said, "I'm attending church now." A few months before, this person had told me of their conversion. Yet later this morning this person came back from a trip down town, windows down and rock music blaring that could have been heard for blocks. It blasts from their home for hours at night. I assume it also does throughout the day. I assure you this is not an isolated case in America, even among those who are "attending church now." The church attended by this person is an Assembly of God congregation. I can remember when even this church would have condemned this kind of music as well as those who used it. Yet today CCM, which has the same beat, has found a pew in many churches, some adorning the name Baptist. The reason given for this move? "That we may attract nonbelievers. Once they are here, then we will preach the Gospel to them." Maybe one of the rights these "Godless Americans" want back is the ability to tell the difference between true Christianity and false religion that entertains. God grant that we will never surrender biblical doctrine to the point that the godless cannot tell the difference between our worship, appearance, demeanor, and conduct and their own lifestyle.

(Eph. 6:13-14a) "Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore...."

1 posted on 10/23/2002 6:45:56 PM PDT by RMrattlesnake

We have moved the ancient landmarks. That is why we live in a seculurized society that blindly accepts homosexuality, abortion and a host of other atrocities and perversions. If America is not careful God will put His hand of protection off this country and I am worried that this will happen.

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