In my opinion those who profess Christianity should take heed to the scriptures about life in this world.
The word of God says that we should pray for those in a position of authority. Not publicly demonstrate against them.
There are references where Paul disputed 3 sabbaths with the Jews. He didn't make a life long carreer out of it. Neither did he do it to push his train of thought and faith off on them. If I recall right he mentioned crying for them as brethren that missed the mark, so to speak.
I guess faith is admirable if it is strong enough to go against the Commander in Chief of our nation. Still, it is going against scripture and as one who claims to be a Christian he should know better.
If there was a point to be made, he made it and we didn't see it. Why beat a dead horse? Especially when all it does is to bring shame against the Lord and cause those who do not believe in Christianity to mock God?
I personally didn't vote one way or the other. Therefore, I really have no room to speak one way or the other about our President. I believe he will do what he feels is right for him. Whether that is motivated by a deep rooted faith, money or power is something I think we could all contend about from now until his term is done.
I always get a kick out of the arm-chair football fanatics that criticize the players when they couldn't do any better themselves. In like manner I couldn't do a good job as President of the United States and therefore have no room to speak one way or another.
I will follow his leadership as long as it doesn't go against the word of God as the Spirit of God leads me. Others can do and say what they wish and I respect them for their thoughts and may even learn from them. They may give me insight into what the President believes but will not sway my views.
As for Mr. Phelps, I personally find room not to back him nor believe he is truly called of God to picket funerals. I feel it is a shame and the President should be guarded against his taunting just as members of the GLBTQ community should be. I also believe that if he keeps bring such foolishness unto grieving people he should be stopped legally and in accordance with the laws of the land.
I personally believe that Mr. Phelps is causing many to mock the Lord and I therefore do not count him as brethren while he does such things. I also believe that like many, he may very well have started out with a genuine love of the Lord and desire to right those things he felt was wrong. And, like many the fame, money and power may have corrupted an honest love and turned it into near blasphemous foolishness that judges others and in judging them he may condemn himself just as the word of God warns us who claim the name of Jesus.
I hope he will stop his actions against all whom are just trying their best to live their life in this world. The GLBTQ community and even the President of the United States.
I do not see picket signs listed among the fruit of the Spirit.
But, that's just my opinion.
Alicia
