History repeats itself. And those who will not learn from it will undoubted repeat it. Since basic history is not taught in our schools and even the mere mention of religion is thought to be a travesty of our constitution (which is not what the founding fathers meant by the separation of CHURCH AND STATE). This sign, although ridiculous now, could be a portent of the future. Remember what the Roman Empire did to the early Christians prior to Emperor Constantine? Frankly, its a depressing thought to think my grandchildren may and my great-grandchildren will live in a police state. However, The Bible was penned to give encouragement in times of hardship and its words come to me again and again with hope...
1 Peter, Chapter 2
17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 18 Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked. 19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God. 20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God. 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, 22 who did not sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.” 23 Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously; 24 who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed. 25 For you were going astray like sheep; but now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Nobody who truly understands what it means to be a Christian will say that being a Christian is easy. Opposition has always been there and will ever be. But, our hope is the example of Jesus and his ways are to be ours. Even when HE went to the CROSS he trusted in God; so should our trust be!!! Even if the worst happens and our society becomes a genuine police state, we know God can overcome it and anything else human beings can imagine. Why? Because we have the story of the victory in the Bible and the secular records to prove it. Remember the magnificent Roman Empire? Nothing, absolutely NOTHING is more powerful than THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE!!!!
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