On Easter Sunday, I read this article. I am baffled at how close minded people can be. I experience it every day and yet, it still surprises me.
It is indeed a more sophisticated, high-tech form of idolatry—one where we worship the gods of “tolerance” and “inclusivity,” which in turn marginalize the one true God, His Word, and His moral laws.
First, let’s start with the second half of that statement. Who says there’s only one God and who says it’s your God? You believe your religion is correct, of course. But, how do you know? You have faith that it is. Fine. But, that’s not knowing. So, until you know for sure, don’t disparage and insult someone who may believe something different than you.
Second, the first part of that statement: tolerance and inclusivity. It’s such a terrible thing that we, as a society, want to be more tolerant and inclusive of those who are different from us. Gosh, the horror! I can tell you that my God is tolerant and inclusive and Michael Youssef‘s god is not a god I want to believe in.
Are we becoming overly sensitive and not wanting to offend anyone? Maybe. But, that’s no reason to say the country is going in the wrong direction. That’s a slight exaggeration, my friend.
Tolerance and inclusion is not something to be mocked. And, you’re mocking it in the name of religion! Religion is supposed to be something that provides comfort to people giving them a sense of a calm and faith that there is a reason for both good and bad things happening. Religion is not meant to discriminate against those who are different. Religion is meant to bring all kinds of people together to live in harmony and peace. Your religion, Mr. Youssef, is not the same as mine as I prefer to accept people for who they are and not attempt to change them or cast them outside the city walls if they refuse. No sir, tolerance and inclusion are the very things sending this country in the right direction.
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