Thu, Nov 26th - 12:44AM

Christians should not cower

Just about every day I read the ‘letters to the Editor’ in my local paper.  When I do so I read it online so that I can read the responses from other readers as well.  I have noticed that whenever a writer mentions their beliefs in the Christian faith the responses are fast and furious and the majority is always negative towards the Christian faith. There are responses from pro-Christian people as well but we are always accused of ramming our beliefs down their throats.  I find that curious since whenever the subject comes up it is usually non-Christians telling us that we can say this or do that.  Christians are told what they can and cannot display in full view of the public even on the grounds of our own churches.  My family is lucky that we live in an area that still has a moderate religious influence but that does not mean that God and references to the Christian Faith are not being cleansed from sight.  Are your children singing Christmas carols at school this year? 

On the 20th of November 2009 leaders from different denominations of the Christian faith released a declaration of faith and values for the Christian faith.  Called the ‘Manhattan Declaration’( http://www.manhattandeclaration.org ) it is being touted by some as the most important Christian declaration since Martin Luther nailed his Ninety Five thesis to the door of the church.  It calls Christians to stand firm in their faith even to the point of civil disobedience.  Civil disobedience was a common practice used during Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s fight for civil rights.  It speaks against all actions currently being taken by society today that go against the pillars of the Christian Faith.  This document tells all Christians that it is okay to stand up for your faith and to defend your beliefs.

I for one will not shut up in matters of my faith.  I am not looking for a ban on anything anti-Christian, that would be unconstitutional.  I am not complaining about all the anti-God things I see and hear even in my local community.  Freedom of expression is a constitutional right, I am taking advantage of my constitutional and God given right to express my beliefs.  This country needs a re-awakening of Christians and their beliefs.  Like it or not it was Christians that founded this country and they did it for everyone seeking freedom.