Now, here with this post, I very much agree with Lance. We (the US) are not a "Christian nation." We are a nation with a whole bunch of Christians. The religious tenets that formed the foundation of our nation are, without question, being eroded. And, if the trend does not stop, there will come a time when this nation will become an enemy to the cause of Christ. We need to be careful wedding the flag and the cross. And don't get me wrong. I as red necked as they come when concerns this country -- but we ARE citizens of another world, not this one........something I must continually remind myself of.
John
In a message dated 6/9/2004 4:42:17 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Follow up: When a sufficient number (?) of people (countries) dislike you it begins to become important to sort and sift through the reasons why.
On my first visit to a Christian Booksellers meeting (Texas) I attended a performance by Sandi Patti (a then well known Christian performer). When she appeared center stage, lit by a single spot, regailed in white, a massive flag (yours) covering the backdrop, I remember thinking: "there's a little confusion here (cross/flag)". During subsequent visits (California, Colorado, Atlanta) I noted that RELIGION ABOUNDS in your country.
Jesus (the Jew) the second Adam came to fulfill, in obedience, the Abrahamic covenant. He did this for all of humankind in all of history, with no nation set above another.
So, pray for your leaders, be 'good citizens' but, please don't participate in a 'religious spirit'. I believe that this is not of God..
