persecution, inconvenience, and
Defenseless christianity
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WHY TALK ABOUT THIS?
I think Christians are the most persecuted group of people in America, maybe even the world.
- a cashier kent was chatting with recenty. (Pastors have weird chats.)
Is there a lens through which you can agree? Is there a lens through which you can disagree?
For what reason?
Not all executive orders are a big deal, perhaps even including this one. However, the very existence of this Executive Order and the new "White House Office of Faith" created in conjunction gives us a chance to think.
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What are Christians supposed to do in the face of persecutions?
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The Cross, not the Crown
The danger of the victim narrative is that it keeps us focused on ourselves — our reputation, our comfort, our control. The way of Jesus leads us in the opposite direction. He did not demand protection. He carried a cross, and he carried it to victory, just not a victory that is recognizable to those who seek a crown. Our calling is not to preserve power, but to pour it out.
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Thank You
You're all amazing people helping other amazing people.
5_3_3 Persecution and Inconvenience
Kent Reeder
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persecution, inconvenience, and
Defenseless christianity
Start
WHY TALK ABOUT THIS?
I think Christians are the most persecuted group of people in America, maybe even the world.
- a cashier kent was chatting with recenty. (Pastors have weird chats.)
Is there a lens through which you can agree? Is there a lens through which you can disagree?
For what reason?
Not all executive orders are a big deal, perhaps even including this one. However, the very existence of this Executive Order and the new "White House Office of Faith" created in conjunction gives us a chance to think.
Learn More
What are Christians supposed to do in the face of persecutions?
Learn More
The Cross, not the Crown
The danger of the victim narrative is that it keeps us focused on ourselves — our reputation, our comfort, our control. The way of Jesus leads us in the opposite direction. He did not demand protection. He carried a cross, and he carried it to victory, just not a victory that is recognizable to those who seek a crown. Our calling is not to preserve power, but to pour it out.
DISCUSS
Thank You
You're all amazing people helping other amazing people.