Vignettes 14

WHAT CHRISTIANS DO

In 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court said it was OK to kill unborn babies in favor of a woman’s choice. Since then, we have murdered more than the entire population of Canada - Half would have been women. They didn’t have a choice. Abortion has been expanded to killing children as they emerge from the womb. The U.S. Senate voted in October to ban such genocide, but President Clinton will veto the law.

Me? I go to church on Sunday, the minister preaches, I go home. That’s what Christians do now.

First, it was in dingy dirty theaters; then convenience and grocery stores. Now, it’s on television and the Internet. It’s called pornography.

Me? I go to Wednesday night Prayer Meeting, the pastor prays, I go home. That’s what Christians do now.

They call it "no-fault." Why should we blame anyone when something so tragic happens? Haven’t they already suffered enough? More than half the marriages in America end up this way. Children suffer as the family breaks down. It’s call divorce.

Me? I go to choir practice, we sing hymns, and I go home. That’s what Christians do now.

At one time it was a perversion. We secured help and hope for those who practiced it. Now it is praised. We have parades celebrating it, and elected officials give it their blessing. Now it is endowed with special privileges and protected by special laws. Many Christian leaders and denominations embrace it. It is called homosexuality.

Me? I go to church, I pay my tithing, I go home.

That's what Christians do now.

It used to be an embarrassment. A shame. Now one-third of all births are to mothers who aren't married. Two-thirds of all black-American children are born into a home without a father. The state usually pays the tab. That is why we pay our taxes, so that government can take the place of parents. It is called illegitimacy.

Me? I go to church, I contribute old clothes and can foods, I go home. That's what Christians do now.

At one time it was wrong. But then the state decided to legalize it, promote it and tax it. It has ripped apart families and destroyed lives. But just look at all the money the state has raised. No longer do we have to teach our children to study and work hard. Now we teach them they can get something for nothing. Millions are spent encouraging people to join the fun and excitement. Just look at the big sums that people are winning. They will never have to work again! It is called gambling.

Me? I go to church, I serve on the building committee, I go home. That's what Christians do now.

Not long ago, Christians were the good guys, but no longer. We are now depicted as the bad guys, narrow- minded extremists, homophobics and hate mongers. The teacher can't have a Bible or pray, but Playboy and Penthouse are OK. We have "Gay sensitivity" classes and racial history months. It's called being tolerant.

Me? I go to church, the minister preaches, I go home.

That's what Christians do now - how about you?

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