Eeeeesh. Homosexual Terrorists?
A YouTube audio clip of a state lawmaker’s screed against homosexuality, which she called a bigger threat than terrorism, has outraged gay activists and brought death threats rolling in.
That sound bite is from a FoxNews.com article about a politician who says that since cultures which have embraced homosexuality have come tumbling down shortly after, homosexuality is a bigger threat than terrorism.
The gay community, of course, screeching that they’re not terrorists and that they’re not dangerous.
Sort of like the Muslims screaming and hollering that they’re a peaceful religion and that’s WHY they need to behead anyone who insults Mohammed or allah*.
The death threats are just good-will gestures, apparently.
March 17th, 2008 at 6:53 am
“The death threats are just good-will gestures, apparently.”
Just as those death threats from Christians are - you know, the ones atheists or non-Christians get when they “make a fuss” (i.e. standing up for their rights).
And I’m sure you’re aware (at least I hope you are) that “Allah” is Arabic for God - how do you think Arab Christians refer to him?
March 18th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Well, the Muslims who insist that Islam is a religion of peace aren’t the same Muslims going around beheading people. Just like the Christians who insist that God is love are not the same Christians who picket funerals. And in both cases, the former vastly outnumber the latter, but get far less press.
That said, gay terrorists in Toronto are claiming credit for last Tuesday’s bold midday redecoration of New City Hall, and the number of drive-by moussings is way up. They’ve sworn they won’t back down until the whole city is completely fabulous.
March 18th, 2008 at 7:05 am
“Just like the Christians who insist that God is love are not the same Christians who picket funerals.”
But will those Christians who picket funerals get where you’re going?
March 18th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
I hope they go to heaven. I sure don’t want them hanging with ME for eternity!
March 20th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Easter blessings to you and yours!
March 20th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
In the case of the muslims, it’s the “good” ones who are the terrorists… it’s not an accurate comparison.
Have the picketers trusted in the Jesus of the Bible for their salvation, been born again, been made into a “new creature” in Christ? There’d be your answer - thorny as it may be.
Jen (and everyone)… blessings to you as well!
March 21st, 2008 at 4:23 am
“Have the picketers trusted in the Jesus of the Bible for their salvation, been born again, been made into a “new creature” in Christ?”
This sounds almost like a cop-out; if they do all of the above well, then they can act however they want.
And on another discussion board a Christian made a very interesting comment - she had seen very few “new creatures in Christ.” This has been my experience as well. Only a thin veneer of Christianity exists; underneath is the same old person.
March 21st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Darlin’, I’m not above God. Everyone can say, “Thank Goodness”. It’s not my decision to make, who goes to heaven and who goes to hell. It’s my job to proclaim that Jesus saves.
Can someone who professes with their mouth and even who believes in their heart that Jesus is Lord die and go to hell? The Bible says that even demons believe in Him… and tremble!
I put the “been made into a new creature in Christ” bit for a reason. I think someone can spout “Jesus is Lord” all day long, but if they’re not regenerated by the Holy Spirit, they’re wasting their breath…
March 24th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Kathi, I think the comparison holds: Islamic terrorists might be good Muslims in their own eyes, but…well, it’s like the Left Behind novels, where the characters, the real true Christians, are following a vastly skewed and politically appropriated version of the Bible that makes it okay for them to ignore the suffering of people around them and do the exact opposite of what Jesus instructed people to do. Radical militant Islam is that kind of faith. They’re loud, and they’re dangerous, and to tell you the truth they’re tapping into a growing–and justified–sense of disenfranchisement and frustration in the Islamic world. But they are not “good” Muslims. And none of the good Muslims I know–kind, devout people, whose faith moves them to charity and humility and fighting against injustice–consider them good Muslims.
As for the picketers, I think they have met all your criteria. And in my mind, I don’t think it makes them any better people, and I’m sure they would regard that as my problem and not theirs.