When Africans were kidnapped from their lands and sold into slavery, the Bible was used for justification. "And he said, Cursed be Canann; a servant of servants he [shall] be unto his brethren. And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant." (Genesis 9:25-26) This verse was often quoted by pastor to slave owners during Sunday services.
After the Civil War, there were many angry white southerners, still hurting from the South's defeat. They had no money, no land, and no slaves. They were frustrated with the advancement of freedmen who were assisted by white Republicans. As a result, confederate veterans formed the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). They were determined to re-establish White supremacy through violent intimidation. Hundreds of Blacks and liberal white Republicans were killed. Ironically, they used scriptures from the Holy Bible to justify hateful actions.
Since the landmark election of Barack Obama in 2008, there has been an increase in hateful rhetoric coming from the Christian Right. Just a few days, Steven Anderson--an Arizona Pastor--said that he, "hated Barack Obama", even calling for his death. He says that the Holy Bible can be used to support his position.
It is clear that members of the Christian Right has chosen to align itself with the doctrines of hate and anger, rather than love. They claim to be christians, followers of Jesus Christ, yet they stand against everything He taught. They love only those who support their position. They are quick to anger, and fast to speak falsely. They have more faith in their guns than the Holy Spirit. Their thirst for blood and dealth is equal only to the Taliban and Al-Qaida terrorist. They have indeed become terrorist.
Jesus once said that many will come claiming to have known him through good deeds. But, he will simply tell them, "I never knew you."
Dear Papi,
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This is the kind of article that makes me mad. I don't understand how people who claim to be Christians could be so hateful. That's why so many young kids don't respect the church. Why should they? What could these hypocrite teach me or anyone? Don't get me wrong, I really believe in God. I see him as being who is filled with love and kindness. I would rather stay at home and away from church than attend a place filled with hateful people.
Papi, let's be real. These people are prejudice. I know about this because I have to deal with prejudice kids all the time--you know what I mean. No matter where I go, there is always someone waiting to hate me. I just don't know what you can do to change their hearts--accept maybe pray for them.
On a scale from 1-10, I rate this a 9.999. Almost perfect. Love you big guy, Chaquita
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ReplyDeleteI agree with your blog. I think that people are scared of change.I think that this and situations that are diffrent frighten people to the point of violence. People are so afraid that they would betray their faith to prove a false point. I believe people just can`t except change.
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