First let me say - I am not a Christian - I am a Jew.
But, next let me say, that events like this grieve me. I don't like to see Christians who repudiate, deny, or water down their faith. I don't like to see churches in trouble, like the Catholic Church with the recent scandals.
Our civilization - our Judeo/Christian civilization - needs Christians to be strong in their faith, strong in their belief and united in their defense of that faith. We need one another.
Together, Christians and Jews, albeit with many stumbles along the way - have created a worthy civilization, a means for people to govern themselves through representative republics (often mistakenly called democracies), through self-imposed justice rather than the king's justice, and with peaceful transition of power every few years.
These are fantastic accomplishments. And, it is all being tested and threatened by an alien religious ethic that believes in none of the above. Islam preaches precisely the opposite.
Just at a time when our faith and resolve are being tested by the "other" - our own house is not strong, even crumbling. The churches of Europe are empty, the mosques are full.
To defend our house, we need strong faith.
outstanding post
Yes, Basheva a good post. Thank you.
Bravo!
Basheva, your rational thinking impresses me. As a Christian, I am with you!
This Roman Catholic and many others that I know, stand with you and our Jewish brothers and sisters! I agree with you that together, we have created a worthy and I must add, free civilization. We are all being tested and are living in trying times. The Jewish people are included in my daily prayers. We must stand together!
A very well worded and thought out post, Basheva.
I agree completely, Basheva. Thank you for speaking out to us. Christianity, like Judaism, is under attack and must be defended. The situation in Europe is disheartening, to say the least. I recently visited the church in Paris where my great grandfather was baptized. While the church was full of visitors, when Mass began few people lingered to participate. A few "regulars" (about 35 or so) occupied the front rows of chairs. It was a moving experience for me in many ways, but what affected me most was the emptiness of the Madeleine and the other churches I visited in Paris. They tell me that Evangelical Christianity is "growing" over there, but I saw no evidence of that, nor was there ven a trace of Christian values in public life. Alas, France! Perhaps Europe is paying the price for the sins of its missionaries?
Right on my friend!
I liked your post also