This anti Muslim behavior is not the only example of this kind of behavior. We see it with the church that protest the funerals of fallen U.S. soldiers. However one may argue that this is just a small group of extremist who don't represent the whole. I would agree in most part, but when you come to issues of homosexuality, abortion and several other divisive issues, a lot of people who wear Christ's name become extremist.
Politically we all have the right to take different sides on any issue, but as Christians we should always be on the side of Christ. No matter how heartfelt our position we should always walk in Love and be peace makers. How can we pray for peace and use violence. Whether in word or deed.
We in the American church has so blurred the line of faith and politics that we almost paint Christ as American or worse of a particular political party. The fact is God is not American. God loves all and commands us to do the same. Whether they are Christian or Muslim, American or another nationality.
On another issue it has amazed me how many Christians have anti-Christian positions on immigration. Our Lord said, Come. We say build a wall and deport. Jesus commands us to speak Love, we say you must speak English or you are less than and deserve less.
I don't usually get too political in this blog. But I had to stand up for Love, tolerance and peace. May we allow the Spirit of Christ to fill all our lives even our political life.
May our demonstrations be demonstrations of Love and not burning someone's scripture or shouting hate filled words.
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