I have heard the prophecy’s, that in the last day The Church would be persecuted. I never really understood how that could happen in the United States of America, aren’t we all free to worship how we want? I am starting to see how it could happen. Since Mitt Romney has been running for President out enemies have been coming out of the woodwork. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t see something in the news about Mormonism being a cult, or not be a “Christian” religion. It saddens me. Really truly saddens me. I read a lot of blogs written by conservative Christians, and some of the things they say are the worst. I don’t understand how a Christian can be so judgmental. Aren’t we all children of the same God, not matter what religion or theology we choose to believe? Don’t we all deserve to be treated with respect? I for one hold any person with high respect when they are God fearing. There are many, many people who do not share my religion that are more in tune with God, that are more deserving of His love than I. I don’t understand why that same courtesy is not extended to me. I may not be of the same religion, but do not question my belief in Jesus Christ. Do not judge my faithfulness, my Christianity. There is only one who can do that, and it is Jesus Christ, himself.
So is there anything I can do about this? Probably not. I cannot change everybody’s views on my religion. This scripture come to mind whenever I start to be angry and frustrated by this kind of treatment.
Luke 7:16 “Ye shall know them by their fruits.”
I also think of the Hymn “Each Life that Touches Ours for Good.”
I may not be able to change everybody’s mind, however, everybody I come in contact with, I will leave an impression. They will know my religion by knowing me. What am I telling the world about “The Mormons”?
Some food for thought….
Living out of state taught us that sooo much. My best friend is a Presbyterian Minister in PA, I think that she is probably the most Chirst Like person I know! Luckily we have just agreed to disagree about a couple of issues, but a lot of the world hasn’t gotten there yet. Signs of the times, right?
Keep up the good work. Luv ya.