Then it most certainly appears you really don't know (aka are ignorant) of true Christianity and the teachings of Jesus.
Jesus certainly taught that His followers would suffer persecution.
John 15:18-21 18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. 21 But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.
And He tells us how to address the situation when people DO *hate* or persecute Christians.
Matthew 5:38-42 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
If you are a true follower of His, retaliation is NOT an option. You are obligated to turn the other cheek and pray for those you consider an enemy.
And there's a world of difference between someone expressing an opinion or showing you truth out of Scripture when you are in error and true persecution. Telling someone something they don't like or don't want to hear is NOT persecution.
It's not *hate* or *intolerance* to tell them the truth of God's word.
Those are simply liberals buzzwords used by the left to intimidate anyone they disagree with into backing off. It's disingenuous and and a disgrace for anyone who names the name of Christ to resort to such immature tactics.
So suck it up and quit your whining. When someone throws you in jail, beats you, you lose your job or home because of your faith, then you can get back to us about persecution. But until then, lose the martyr complex. It doesn't wear well on someone who is merely personally offended and is an insult to those who are or have been REALLY persecuted for their faith.
Anyone who considers what happens on FR as persecution is nothing but a whining, pampered cry baby and needs a good reality check.
Great post!
In post #256, I asked everyone to read the resist not evil link before replying to me.http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2957951/posts?page=256#256
I'll just turn the other cheek with the rest of your prideful and boastful post that pings the world. Look those words up in Scripture before you really make a fool of yourself.
Anyone who considers the exposure of the falseness of various cults on FR as persecution is nothing but a liar and needs a good reality check.
Hell; she doesn't know what her chose religion teaches; either!
Or else she CHOOSES to ignore it when it's posted.
Then it most certainly appears you really don't know (aka are ignorant) of true Christianity and the teachings of Jesus."
It is a sign of brainwashing that one cannot bear truth without responding with anger. Within what makes one angry one can find one's idols.
"THE CHURCH" is an idol to mormons, demanding their worship while leading them from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I know, I WAS THERE, saved by Jesus Christ 5 years ago here on FR. I was a High Preist and Bishopric member. Mormons even hold "THE CHURCH" idol above scripture.....Brigham Young declared the Joseph Smith Translation of the bible to be a fraud, and told early members they had to be re-baptised and follow HIM, which they did.