If people could only believe they are 'okay' regardless of everything else. . . what a paradise that would be.
The Critical Race Theory and Christianity Can Not Co-exist
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It would if you were the President and the more I think about it......you would probably be better that the one we have.
Please don't insult Rtm.
Actually, that is one of the biggest reason people do not come to Christ.
They actually believe that they are O.K. when in fact they are lost and doomed.
Bigotry and prejudice respect no particular race/color grouping. There are prejudiced/bigoted blacks, whites, and Asians. Critical Race Theory is simply a liberally-acceptable form of anti-white black bigotry and prejudice. Christans should be above bigotry and prejudice because they are things belonging to this world system which belongs to the Prince of Evil, Satan.
Gosh, that reminds me of a book that made the christian circuit around the mid seventies, when I was a baby Christian called "I'm OK, You're OK". (sigh)
Yes sir...I remember it as well. I didn't quote from it thlugh as I could not possibly rememeber that far back.
Then it is up to us to help them see the truth of that. That they really are not okay because they keep wanting to feel okay.
When it comes to race, inherent in all people is to feel secure, like a baby to their parent, to look similar. Later, when no longer a baby, when confronted with something non-similar, instinct will always say (even ever so subtly), 'don't trust this source'. It is inherent. The only way to get around it, until desensitized to that fear, is to acknowledge one's own instinctual message and face the fear anyway. In other words, everybody is racist _ no exceptions. The point is, those who deal with it are quicker to trust the source. The change from not-trust to trust may only last a tiny fraction of a second, because the human primitive brain stem contains that imprint, and cannot be removed.
Could you please rephrase that? It just doesn't line up with my understanding of Scripture or even my personal experience. Maybe I am misunderstanding something.
Sorry you don't understand it.
No need to be sorry, could you explain it in Scriptural, rather than psychological terms?
I am not sure about what you are trying to say brother.
To say that as you put it........". In other words, everybody is racist _ no exceptions. The point is, those who deal with it are quicker to trust the source"
Is IMHO just not true and the comment plays right into the play book of the CRT and BLM.
That is the same type of ideology that plagued the Nazis in Germany who believed they had been “endowed” with special gifts due to their race. Pontificating that a whole race of people share the same ideology is irrational thinking.
If you consider real history, the truth is that white have been the friend of all people from the beginning. The civil war was won by white people who were black sympathizers who bled and died for those they believed had a right to be free.
I for one do not accept the word Racism! It is not about the color of ones sin atr all. Never has been, IMHO.
I submitt to all reading this post that the word to describe what is happening in America, is not but EVIL! Racism is not the word.
The word you are looking for is EVIL.
When asked what would be one of the signs that men would know the end of the world was at hand, Jesus said in Matthew 24:12.........
"And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold".
EVIL. The word no one wants to say out loud. The word everyone wants to pretend doesn’t exist.
Evil is what makes this world system go round and from the beginning it has found its home in the hearts and minds of humans throughout generations, it is the sickness, the virus that permeates and pollutes us from the inside out.
The reason why Racism can never be “solved” is because racism doesn't exist. What we are trying to solve is evil in society, with human means with human efforts instead of with spiritual means and spiritual efforts. What is required here is a change of heart, a new heart. What is required here , is God’s intervention his supernatural power and effort!
The only way that can happen is by people turning to the Lord Jesus Christ and being born again with a NEW HEART based in love instead of EVIL.
I remember reading it at the time.
At a young age I was impressed, but later realized it was man's way (Psychology) rather than God's approach of faith and love in transactions with others. There were a lot of books like this at the time, this one though was very popular and filled the used books stores for years.
This isn’t accurate at all. Racism is taught, not biologically intrinsic. Babies and children who are adopted by parents not of their race or who are mixed race, like my children, still trust and love their parents even if they look dissimilar.
It all boils down to tribalism. People have a desire and need to belong to groups. Once we find a group to belong to that accepts us, we make it part of our identity. For a lot of people, they base their tribal groups on race. Others choose their sex (feminism), lifestyle choices (LGBT), or religious beliefs (Christians). You can always have a few groups you identify with (Christian American male, etc.) but there will always be one dominant tribe you identify with that takes precedence over others.
An example of this would be when Obama and H. Clinton were running for president. Oprah ended up endorsing Obama, much to the chagrin of her female audience. They had hoped her female identity would outweigh her racial identity. In her case, it did not.
This is also where it becomes iffy for “the Christian Right” on the political spectrum. It’s important to not let your allegiance to country or party overrule your identity in Christ. If we let ourselves fall into earthly traps such as racial identity or even national pride, we run the risk of having those usurp our Christian identity.
Brothers and sisters in Christ are our brothers and sisters regardless of their race or political affiliation. Something we all need to remember.
Hello Peter Luke;
In response to your post, there is a remedy for that. How many times did Jesus say “He who has ears, let him hear” in Matthew Mark and Luke? I'm not directing this to the world but to the Christian community who should be setting this example of listening and receiving. It takes work but is doable with Christ.
The change from not-trust to trust may only last a tiny fraction of a second, that is a normal reaction.
However, the Christian faith is built on a different foundation. The Bible states Jesus is the "Chief Cornerstone" of the church, the collection of genuine believers in the past, present, and future who are described as a holy temple for the Lord.
The example starts with us.
Is not the living spirit of God in each and every person 'okay'.
Is not the human mind, a by-product of brain (flesh) activity, the only thing that believes it is not okay. After all, it knows it will die one day.
It fears anything that may bring that reality sooner than later. Any threat to its need to feel okay must be dealt with. For a Christian, faith is the answer. Faith allows a 'knowing' (not knowledge) of what is True, and the Truth is that the spirit of God (Being) is okay on its own. But our mind does not 'think' so because it's based on reasoning, logic, in other words knowledge _ a worldly trait.
Though race theory (knowledge) and True Christianity (knowing) cannot co-exist as a one, but they do as a unit (human-being). While we are still here, we experience both, just like Jesus Christ did. Only through denial of sorts can a body deny the spirit and the spirit deny the body. In either case, each knows the Truth, one cannot be used in a truthful way without the other.
We are not here for the self (body) but for the One who sent us (spirit), to use the body to express God's existence in this world we walk through.
Is not the human mind, a by-product of brain (flesh) activity, the only thing that believes it is not okay. After all, it knows it will die one day.
It fears anything that may bring that reality sooner than later. Any threat to its need to feel okay must be dealt with. For a Christian, faith is the answer. Faith allows a 'knowing' (not knowledge) of what is True, and the Truth is that the spirit of God (Being) is okay on its own. But our mind does not 'think' so because it's based on reasoning, logic, in other words knowledge _ a worldly trait.
Though race theory (knowledge) and True Christianity (knowing) cannot co-exist as a one, but they do as a unit (human-being). While we are still here, we experience both, just like Jesus Christ did. Only through denial of sorts can a body deny the spirit and the spirit deny the body. In either case, each knows the Truth, one cannot be used in a truthful way without the other.
We are not here for the self (body) but for the One who sent us (spirit), to use the body to express God's existence in this world we walk through.
In reality, what you are saying all comes down to what one believes the definition of "OK" is.
IF it means that I feel healthy then OK is good.
If it means that I have money in the bank then I am OK.
If it means my wife has not left me for another man then I am OK.
But if...IF it means that I am in right and good standing with God, but still live in or commit KNOWN sin then OK does not apply.
Then the other fact is that...YES, the Holy Spirit that indwells the man is indeed OK as He is perfect. However.......that does not mean that the man is then OK.
That man then still makes the choice to commit sin after sin and if he STAYS in a known sin then the question must be asked......Is that man saved at all?
Speaking to the religious crowd of His day, God said in Matthew 7:22-23 ,,,,,,,,,,,
"Many will say to me in that day, LORD, LORD, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity."
You see, those religious people then thought that they were "OK" as well.
I am sorry that my posts are not clear for you. To me, they are crystal clear.
In regards to your response (above), I have been saying the same thing but at a deeper level, of self-awareness, of what is true.
We both had similar difficulties, about my posts, in the past.
Just because I am not understood does not mean I am wrong.
Hi Major,
Very well said, and a great topic to bring to light. Now I see it as the consequences of the Untied Nations Charter and Moral Values -
THE UNITED NATIONS (UN)
The UN has issued a Global Charter called `The Earth Charter.` This is promoted as the `new scripture.` It stresses that man is his own saviour. By saving `mother earth,` they say, that we will once again return to an idyllic garden of Eden.
All aspects of society are being involved - religions, business, education, health, entertainment, sport and civil society. Everyone is to work towards the same goals, with the same moral values. These goals are called the `Sustainable Development Goals,` (SDG) officially known as `Transforming our World,` and popularly known as `The Future We Want.`
| To achieve these Sustainable Development Goals the United Nations uses the Common Values of the `Earth Charter.` The document makes a declaration for a just, sustainable, peaceful global society and its mission is to promote - |
`A Global society founded on a shared ethical framework.`
Global Moral Values & their meaning.
These are – respect, responsibility, justice, trustworthiness, civic virtue & citizenship, etc
RESPECT – like tolerance & inclusive – means appreciation for people & lifestyles (pagan & promiscuous, different sexual preferences……)
RESPONSIBILITY – refers to the `common good` of the community, where individuals must yield to the collective interests. (Socialism)
CIVIC VIRTUE & CITIZENSHIP – are also open ended. Compliant citizens must be ready to conform to changing rules & evolving duties.
People are made to think that they are to blame for all the world`s ills, diseases, poverty, crime, inequality and thus to get rid of these guilt feelings people give over their personal responsibility to the UN`s plans and goals.
The Global Charter was drafted in coordination with a hard law treaty designed to provide an integrated legal framework for all environment development law and policy. It is called the `International Covenant on Environment and Development.` Governments are required to adhere to its ever increasing requirements.
Thus we can see that the United Nations, the arm of the G20, is bringing together all areas of society to believe in this new religion of `Mother Earth.`
That's right but...1 Corinthians 14:8 (KJV) For if the trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? (or who can be edified?)
I'll write a few poems, and at times I can let my imagination go wild, but if it is so wild that the readers can't understand what I am trying to convey, then I have communicated nothing.
I'm not saying you have a 'run away imagination', but if no one else but ourselves understands ourselves, then we haven't succeeded in communicating our ideas.