Liberal Hypocrisy

Dave Kistler is an evangelist and president of World Hope On Line in Hickory, North Carolina, and a friend of mine. He posted the following which I am reposting with permission. This incident pretty much illustrates the bias and hypocrisy of the Liberal, Leftist, Gay community.

Lance Patterson

Have you heard this? A Castle Rock, Colorado man by the name of Bill Jack is making national headlines for his successful attempt to illustrate the grand hypocrisy within the judicial community. His effort? He entered a bakery whose owner is supportive of gay marriage and asked him to bake three "anti-gay marriage" cakes. Each of the three cakes would contain Bible verses that clearly state God's opposition to same-sex marriage, as well as strong verses declaring the gospel. The result was a firm refusal to bake any such items.

At that point, Mr. Jack, a committed Christian, filed a suit with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission claiming discrimination. The CCRC ruled against Bill declaring that the baker was not obligated to bake any cake with “derogatory language and imagery.” So, it's OK for a Christian baker to be forced to bake a cake that violates his/her beliefs, but it's not the same when a gay-friendly baker is asked to bake a cake that is contrary to his/her values? Plus, since when are Bible verses "derogatory language and imagery?"

Of course, Bill Jack believes that it's a bakers prerogative to refuse to bake a cake AT ALL, if he/she wants to! His point was to merely illustrate the incredible hypocrisy that now exists within the judicial system, and the strong anti-Christian sentiment that now exists in America. In Mr. Jacks own words, "Christianity has now been granted second-class status!"

Is it any accident that the strong anti-Christian bigotry so prevalent in America coincides with the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama? I don't think so! No, Barack Obama has purposefully and dramatically altered the religious climate in America! Obviously, the anti-Christian bigotry did not start with him. However, that movement has found a willing accomplice in him! Even today, he made more comments that demean those of us who hold Christianity dear! As he ventured toward strong anti-Christian rhetoric, he abruptly caught himself and declared, "That's a discussion for another time!"

What is not a "discussion for another time" is the ongoing and escalating animosity that is being fostered toward Christians across the globe! No, NOW is the time for a discussion of it, especially in the United States! It is not enough to say, "Well, in another year and a half this president will be gone and the attitude will return to more normal!" NO, we dare not wait another year and a half! In fact, Christians (especially preachers) have been silent for too long!!! No, this conversation must be had NOW!!!

If your state legislature is working toward it's own RFRA (Religious Freedom Restoration Act), then get busy informing your state legislators of your support for that bill--provided it is well-crafted and doesn't, through the back door, condone Islamic Shariah Law. In the days ahead, my own state of North Carolina will take up just such a bill. I have no doubt it will be well-crafted and do what it is intended to do--protect the beliefs of those of us who adhere to the Scriptures and take seriously our sincerely held CHRISTIAN beliefs! If your state has no such legislation proposed, then get busy calling on your legislators to craft a RFRA!

These days are NOT for the faint of heart! These days demand dedicated Christian men and women (especially preachers) with tough hides, tender hearts and thinking heads, who'll assume a position of leadership in the home, church and civil government! It's well past time that we concern ourselves with the scowls of those who do NOT love God, His word, or the gospel enough to earnestly contend for our religious liberty! I say this lovingly, but VERY directly! I am tired of worrying about those who are passionless and purposeless when it comes to the cause of Christ! By the grace of God, they will NOT infect me with their tragic illness of complacency!

We don't sing it often anymore, though we should! But, I love the words to William P. Merrill's grand hymn, "Rise UP, O Men Of God!" It's beyond applicable at this critical time in our national life!

"Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things! Give heart and soul and mind and strength to serve the King of kings!

"Rise up, O men of God! The church for you doth wait! Her strength is unequal to her task, so rise up and make her great!"