Musing – HOW is America being deliberately de-Christianized? (Part 1 of 2)

Hebraic Musing – HOW is America being deliberately de-Christianized?  (Part 1 of 2)
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Our pastor recommended the book “God Less America” by Todd Starnes but when I researched it and found it was published in 2014, five years ago, so I wondered how current it could be.  Now I am in shock because the litany of events the author describes are continuing to happen and growing in number and relevance to this day!   The author researched and documented hundreds of examples of religious persecution of organizations, schools, professors, teachers, Bible distributions, chaplaincies, etc.  And he names names!

Are we seeing a gradual degradation of morality or are we under a concerted attack?  Or both?  Where is the attack coming from?  Who/what is the target?  We will discuss “WHY” next week in part 2.  Meanwhile “We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” Romans 8:22

Who and what are the targets of the attack on fundamental Christianity?  Strategic examples:

Christian businesses – Legal attacks on Chick-Fil-A, Hobby Lobby, bakers, wedding venues, B&Bs, photographers and florists are just the more obvious publicized examples we read about.

Entertainment media – Remember the back-lash when members of the “Duck Dynasty” family were attacked?  Even “Superman’s” image was supposed to change! (p.75).  Colin is okay, but anyone besides Tim Tebow!

College education and even our Children’s education. – Professors insisting on inclusive thinking re Gay and religious issues.  And youngsters are faced with gender confusion umpteen times a day; which restroom?

Legislation – Obamacare was jammed down the throats of Americans objecting to penalties and requirements to support of abortion and birth control.  And we did not necessarily get to “keep our doctors” as promised! 

Military troops –  Training officially classifies Catholics and Evangelical Christians as “religious extremists”.

Traditional Holiday celebrations and nativity displays – Christmas songs and references are banned in order to be “P.C.”   Macy’s parade content, MTV awards, etc. used to be PG; until “Costume malfunctions” began occurring!  Halloween costumes are being screened!  Meanwhile displays of the Cross are being banned!

Churches – are being banned from public places like rivers, parks and schools, etc.  And cancellation of  the “National Prayer Breakfast”!  BUT Muslim prayers routines continue to be respected!

Jesus’ name – has been made unlawful to use; it’s been discouraged and forbidden in public commencements, prayers, speeches; inaugural prayers and not allowed by Chaplaincies!!!  I say OUCH because I love to sing ♫ “Jesus is the sweetest name I know, And He's just the same as His lovely name,…” ♫  And distribution of Gideon bibles are being limited (in America).  VA is discouraging use of the name Jesus in chaplains’ prayers. (p.153)

Biblical Marriage and family values – have changed dramatically over my life-time (born in 1938 and grew up with my classmates going home to both their original parents.  Divorce was rare and brought ostracism.

LGBTQ?? – Proponents of LGBTQ argue against anybody who implies it is wrong or sinful, especially if their opinion is based on Scriptural quotes like “Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor … will inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Cor. 6:9-10   Gay equality and their rights now trump religious objections.

History is being erased by destruction/removal of statues, plaques, symbols, etc.  Educational materials are rewritten to change or ignore history (grammar school through college).  Home-schooling is under attack!

With tongue in cheek, the author wondered when inter-species marriages would begin!  Already seen in FB!!!

Points to ponder

Is 1984 here yet?  (To appreciate that, you have to have read the book in the ‘60’s)

What did the LORD tell Jeremiah?  
"Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you.” Jer. 1:17

♫ Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss.♫

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd                               March 5, 2019  

Author: “Hebraic Insights – Messages exploring the Hebrew roots of our faith” 
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* Excerpts from “God Less America”, Todd Starnes “Real stories from the Front Lines of the Attack on Traditional Values”