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'I hope this Easter millions of Christians around the world
Posted on: March 14, 2025 at 15:56:07 CT
JeffB MU
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will take the phrase back from extremists who seek to use our faith to advance their hate.'
Well, if some are using the phrase, “Christ is King” to foster hate, I would agree that doing so is a hijacking of Christianity.
But I also think that there are Jewish/Muslim "extremists" who are attempting to unfairly paint with a broad brush all people using the phrase with the actions of some who allegedly misuse the phrase.
Any use of the phrase should be judged on its own merits. If misused, call it out. If misuse is alleged, but that allegation is challenged, then that usage should be discussed &/or debated if need be, but a blanket call for taking that term away or of tainting it with "racism" or antisemitism" is an unfair restriction on the constitutional rights of religious liberty and of free speech.
Edited by JeffB at 15:56:46 on 03/14/25
Well, if some are using the phrase, “Christ is King” to foster hate, I would agree that doing so is a hijacking of Christianity.
But I also think that there are Jewish/Muslim "extremists" who are attempting to unfairly paint with a broad brush all people using the phrase with the actions of some who allegedly misuse the phrase.
Any use of the phrase should be judged on its own merits. If misused, call it out. If misuse is alleged, but that allegation is challenged, then that usage should be discussed &/or debated if need be, but a blanket call for taking that term away or of tainting it with "racism" or antisemitism" is an unfair restriction on the constitutional rights of religious liberty and of free speech.
Edited by JeffB at 15:56:46 on 03/14/25
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'I hope this Easter millions of Christians around the world - JeffB MU - 3/14 15:56:07