So as to avoid this response being buried in the response section, I decided to create it as its own post.
Carl, thanks for your comments. I too believe this is an important question, simply due to the massive and long term affects this will have on our children. The culture in which one matures will form the person.
In regards to your semi quote of scripture, I would need to see what exactly you are referencing. We are to be faithful in whatever situation we find ourselves, but we also need to be faithful in the raising up of our children and protect them from this bastion of depravity.
Personally, I don't believe nationalism should be part of this consideration. It seems to me that any kind of division or racial/geographical distinctions should be rejected, instead only recognizing the distinction of "those of the church" and "those outside the church." Racial and nationalistic distinctions are a part of the Old Covenant.
While the subjectivity of the answer to this question may be just that, I believe the criteria for making that decision is objective. How deep of sewage is one willing to swim in?
The poetic/rhythmic nature of your last question aside, no, the Assink clan has no departure plans.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Re: Crying uncle
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Thank you for the response-post. I can't recall the book & number of the verse I was thinking of so much as the sentiment, I'd have to ask my local pastor as he has used it in various sermons but perhaps it doesn't really matter. I would agree that nationalism has dropped out of consideration, especially considering that the nation is being intentionally steered downhill and devolving fast. That's why I don't engage in much flag-waving any more, as it now stands against what I believe rather than for it. History doesn't seem rich with examples of nations that recover from this direction, so all that matters is that those who have a heart for God keep their focus on Him, and each other.
ReplyDeleteI could just endure the rise of anti-Christian negativity but I think it's starting to turn me into a stubborn curmudgeon - my faith is not shaken but my positivity has been soured. I had thought I'd return to the PacNW to be near family but I'm quite sure depravity has not/will not overlook my old stomping grounds. I may finish out my working years in a state that leans more to the right than the left, then retire and expatriate to some obscure corner of the world to finish out my years reading, reflecting, revering, and awaiting meeting my Lord. I wonder if anything amuses Him as much as hearing my plans...