Q - Should Christians to be politically correct and believe in 'tolerance'?

A - No, The important thing is that Christians should take a firm stand on biblically correct views.

Not long ago, the word 'tolerance' meant 'bearing or putting up with someone or something not especially liked'. However, now the word has been redefined to 'all values, all beliefs, all lifestyles, all truth claims are equal' Denying this makes a person 'intolerant', and thus worthy of contempt.

Where does this leave Christians?

Jesus said in

John 14:6,
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

And the apostle Peter said in

Acts 4:10-12'
It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

The new definition of 'tolerance' makes the Christian claims to exclusivity 'intolerant', which supposedly justifies much of the anti-Christianity in the media and the education system.

But this argument is glaringly illogical and self-refuting. That is, if these 'tolerance' advocates reject Christianity, then they are not treating this belief as 'equal'. So, in practice, to paraphrase George Orwell in Animal Farm, all beliefs are equal, but some beliefs are more equal than others. The result is extreme intolerance towards Christianity from people who talk so much about tolerating all views. In short, they are intolerant of intolerance, so logically they should be intolerant of themselves!

The hypocrisy of the new tolerance was shown recently at two universities. At Texas Tech University (Lubbock), Michael Dini, professor of biology, said he would not recommend any students for medical school if they did not believe in evolution. Dini's university rushed to defend him on the grounds of 'academic freedom'.

There is yet another sad aspect to the philosophy that all people have a right to their own opinions. Not only is this being emphasized in our public education system, but it is reaching out from there and permeating all parts of our society, even our churches.

What happens today when churches address issues like abortion, homosexuality, women's role in the church, and so on? All too often, Christians are simply offering lots of different opinions, eagerly expressing their own ideas and beliefs. Often their leaders participate by merely summarizing these differing viewpoints and stopping short of supplying a definite conclusion about what is right or wrong according to God's Word.

The wonderful truth is that, as Christians, we can base our lives on something much more substantial than mere personal opinions! We have foundational knowledge from an Infinite Being, our Creator, to guide us. The record of this basic knowledge begins in the most foundational of all books, Genesis. Our Creator has not left us to find our own way; he has provided directions and specific principles by which to live. Christian leaders should be reminding people that God owns us and therefore sets the rules. What he says must be the basis for all our thinking and behavior. Anyone that does not follow these rules that God has set forth is not worth the name Christian.

Our conclusions must be based on the foundation of God's Word, not on fallible human opinion!

People say we should not say Merry Christmas because it might offend someone, well it offends me that I can't say Merry Christmas do I not count? Have I no rights?

America was founded on the right of "freedom of speech" so with that in mind do I not have every right to say Merry Christmas?

It offends me that my child can't pray in school but the others kids can say anything they like against God and blasphemy his holy name and that is fine.

Why does Atheist have the right to force Christians to stop praying in schools and other public places when Christians don't have a right to stop Atheist from attacking our religion, do Christian have less rights then Atheist?

Most of us have recited the pledge of allegiance numerous times throughout our educational career. We've put our hands over our hearts, gazed steadily at the stars and stripes, and said the words we memorized so long ago, including the phrase, "One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." We've all also held American currency in our hands and probably noticed the words, "In God We Trust" inscribed on it. Are these just words do they mean nothing anymore in America?

When my rights as a Christian are considered, I will consider other people's rights until then I will say whatever I like and I don't really care if I am not politically correct or if it offends some Atheist!

Psalm 37:13
The Lord laughs at the wicked, for He knows their day is coming.

Wake up America because God's hand writing is on the wall and time for you is running out!