blitzkrieg wrote:
I find it interesting that 'free speech' is often given as a reason for espousing hateful rhetoric towards Christianity, even when that speech is often an expression of hatred and causes offence on the grounds of religion to those affected.
These same sorts of people who commit this sort of hateful speech with regards to religion, often seem to be aware that it is not okay to express mocking or disrespect towards other groups who have protected characteristics, such as those as part of the LGBTQ+ community, or people of a different ethnic background, or those who have disabilities? And yet they often seem to make an exception for religion, despite it being a lawfully protected characteristic.
We have similar illogical/inconsistent attitudes here in the USA. It's socially acceptable to attack Christianity (especially Catholicism), and has been, for quite some time. As a member of the faithful, I like to keep in mind that....
Two thousand years ago, Christianity revolutionized the world, by proclaiming that
all people are valuable in the eyes of God, not just the wealthy, those in good health, and those who hold positions of power. We are called to continue the ancient Christian traditions of feeding the hungry; clothing the naked; caring for the sick, widows, and orphans; embracing life, compassion, and hospitality for the unborn, the disabled, and the stranger; loving our neighbors, etc. We have good work to do, this side of Heaven, and we cannot let cruel words, attitudes, and actions distract or discourage us.
Gotta stay focused and keep our eyes on The Cross.
Yesterday, 7:21 am
