Christians – The New Unspoken Word

PolitiChicks.comIf you are familiar with the Harry Potter series, you know ‘Lord Voldemort’ was a name which was never to be spoken by those in the world of witchcraft. Throughout the series, Voldemort is referred to as ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’. Students and faculty at the famous Hogwarts School and others in the “dark” community would cringe at the mention of his name. Only Harry Potter had no problem saying the name ‘Voldemort’.  He knew using a proper name for a person (or group of people) doesn’t cause them to disappear and vanish from existence. In fact, it does the opposite and in the process creates more fear and discourse in those who refuse to use their proper name or description.

The Obama administration could learn a few things from Potter when in response to the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians, the White House seemed to fear saying the word ‘Christian.’   Their denial of Christians and Christianity appears to come from a posture of fear. If you are truly not afraid of something, you acknowledge it openly. By not identifying the twenty one men as Christians does not take their religious “affiliation” away. Simply calling them “Egyptian citizens” doesn’t take away their commitment to Christ, but perhaps by not labeling them as Christians perhaps President Obama believes it will increase his influence throughout the world, which may be what he truly desire.

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It is an easy correlation to say the President has a larger alliance and respect for those of the Muslim faith. Throughout his tenure as the leader of what was once known as a Godly nation, Obama has made huge efforts to focus and highlight the Muslim community.  Unfortunately in the process, he has done much to marginalize the Christian population. Much of his marginalization has come through his systematic approach of presenting Christians as villains, clinging “to our guns or religion” and proclaiming that certain areas of the country that lean more conservative or religious have become “bitter” as a result of our country’s struggles.

Obama’s disdain for conservative and God-influenced beliefs has been expressed in his fundamental change of our country’s moral code, which our forefathers designed through biblical insight.  The American culture and idea of life doesn’t fit with Obama’s plan.

The problems is that if the President acknowledges that his perceived faith preference, Islam (as based on his childhood) is killing people in huge numbers–especially Christians–he would have to admit Islam has a radical faction, based more on violence than peace.  This apparent ignorance or denial of fact does not take away the truth that ISIS is at war with the West, based on their religious beliefs. Why is he waiting on Imam’s to speak out? He should stand up and speak to these radicals.

Admitting the truth is a difficult task sometimes. Certainly conceding that a group in which a person most closely identifies their beliefs is committing atrocities upon innocent people is troublesome. However, if a belief system is so deeply flawed an honest view of it is best for all–and any religion taking it upon itself to “cleanse” the world of other religions is a behavior no dignified leader can stand by and accept.

President Obama must accept the existence of Christians in society. He must realize ignoring Christians and not using their name will not cause us to go away. Out of mind, does not mean out of existence.  While Obama is in office he is compelled to acquiesce to the existence of Christians in the world, as well as Jews. His goal after he leaves office might be to destroy both groups, but until then, he must tolerate those who follow the one, true God.

Obama only acknowledging Christianity in a negative light does not exemplify tolerance. Disregarding Jews negotiating with countries who want to wipe them from the earth doesn’t show tolerance either.

If tolerance is Mr. Obama’s concern for so many, as he and his administration demonstrate in their Executive Orders and fights on social issues, his compassion for those whose very life is in danger due to his negotiations should not be ignored.

Christians and Jews will not go away. God is our protector, especially through persecution!

Tina Drake

Arizona PolitiChick Tina Drake has been teaching and mentoring Junior High and High School students, in churches where she has been active, since her time as a college student, over twenty-five years ago. Tina believes politics and religion can, and should, be discussed together. She says she is a lifelong follower of Christ and believer in the true significance of God's power in each and everyone's life and she believes in the absolute need for God and Christ to be honored and included in the decisions made for our country. Tina continues to mentor students in this age group, along with her husband, multiple times each week. She believes that encouraging people, especially students, to see the need for a relationship with God and Jesus Christ in their everyday life, is an absolute need in her life. Tina volunteers weekly in her children's school, allowing her to witness how today's students are learning and developing in their social, educational, political and spiritual beliefs. Witnessing how students experience life, during the timeframe of Junior High through College, is immensely important to Tina. She believes this age group needs to be mentored, so they will have the tools with which to navigate today's societal pressures to live life without God, rather than with Him. Tina has also been a teacher to women in churches, teaching small groups, as well as speaking to large groups on a variety of spiritual topics. In addition to Spiritual Formation, Tina has been actively following and discussing the many facets of politics. Tina is a graduate of the University of Arizona, having earned a degree in Communication and a minor in Political Science. After college, she worked in the field of Advertising and Marketing, specializing in Media Buying and Planning, as well as directing entire Marketing and Sales departments. She has been a writer for PolitiChicks.com since 2012 and says she enjoys the opportunity to encourage Americans to live out their faith in Jesus Christ, while they stand firm on the principles set forth by our forefathers in their political beliefs.

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