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Christian Terrorism Vs What Are You Fighting Against Or With?

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The terminology Christian Terrorists has been entering the news here in Australia. Which can always invoke the opinions of media, Governments, and Law enforcement. There can also be rhetoric that can be outside of the comfort level of society. (We can all have a bad day with our opinions but consistent patterns can bring concern).

My feeling about it to put it simply, I think it is a case of choosing the bible or the gun. Jesus is about the forgiveness of sin and it is also part of the Lord's prayer. If I paraphrase the concept. God forgive me as I forgive others or I forgive others as you have forgiven me. Might be the easiest measurement to help spot those who are on their high horse saying God is a part of this. When really they are using God as a shield to get some pseudo-moral high ground. Everybody likes to feel they have the moral high ground. 

The Romans occupied Jerusalem at the time of Jesus, The ruling Government of the day. As far as I can tell Jesus never said anything against them. His words tended to be directed at the religious leaders and the Jewish people.

 

 

Freedom Movements in terms of having Christ in your life seem a little oxymoron-ish whether you feel that is black and white in a grey world is up to you. (It could be nice to be a Minbari) If I am honest I also can feel things are more grey than Scripture sometimes makes out. Interpretations are like opinions, everybody has one.

 

Ephesians 6:5-13

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.

And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

 

Christian terrorism - Wiki

Christian terrorism, a form of religious terrorism, comprises terrorist acts which are committed by groups or individuals who profess Christian motivations or goals.[1] Christian terrorists justify their violent tactics through their interpretation of the Bible and Christianity, in accordance with their own objectives and worldview.[2][3][4]

These terroristic acts can be committed against members of other Christian denominations, adherents of other religions, secular governments, groups, individuals or society as a whole.[2] Christianity can also be cynically used as a rhetorical device to achieve political or military goals by terrorists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_terrorism

 

 

Blues Saraceno - The Bible Or The Gun - Matvey

 

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