Persecution in America

I have to write quick before I forget this…

Reading “Tortured for Christ” I have been thinking and comparing a lot about the difference in ministry and religious oppression in, say, China and America. I had come to the conclusion that in America the downside is that there is no oppression or test of faith to insure that our love for Christ is sure and strong; we are weak, and yet proud and if we say we are Christians; well since there is no one to challenge that statement then we find ourselves in the power to redeem ourselves, and therefore see no need for a God whatsoever!
However, I must retract my own first thought on America and religious oppression; obviously I had not thought long on this because the persecution is most definitely present in America. Not through physical torture or communism, but through our schools, government, news media… the liberal side of America is quickly and easily tearing down America’s spiritual heritage as they brainwash children to believe they evolved from meaningless blobs, as they show young, hurt women that babies are just as meaningless and we can kill them without guilt or second thought… the news media must not be left out on this one; they are working to tear down America’s morals; replacing it with deceit, anger, un-justified wars and lies.
Satan’s evil forces are taking place in America; and it’s working. A good percentage of Americans say they are Christians; a small portion of that percentage are actually born-again. We are being persecuted, brought down low and brainwashed, and how many of us actually see that this is happening? How many of us are taking action- writing our senators, speaking out? No; we may be born again, but when we see the action that does need to be taken, how often do we leave the comfort of our plush America homes and join the persecuted, dark world?
I’ve got news for you; it is dark. It is cold. The comfort lies not in our homes or possessions; but in our faith, which will be strengthened, renewed and fired up when we see this cold. When it comes down to that, and a missionary has seen the hopelessness and anger, faith becomes real. Faith becomes ALL.
We all have different callings. For now, I see mine as staying home, honoring my parents and writing in my blog. But then again; how many of us see our true calling; because it’s uncomfortable? How many times have we rejected a call to minister; because it’s uncomfortable, even painful?
America is a persecuted nation. One of the worst, as I see it. And only because; no one is responding.

Jennifer

P.S. that last line was quite dramatic; that's why I liked it as an ending. People are responding; just not near as many as should.