1. Yes, I believe the issue dealt with in the article is reasonably accurately described, re: the Left's social agenda, etc. Although the Left, both politically and religiously is far more widespread and dangerous that what was described.

2. Lacrae should be dismissed just on the basis of who he is... a "rapper" whose alleged profession of faith is hardly credible... (unless, of course, you are an Evanjellycal or a Tolerant Calvinist). And yes, I have listened to some of that horrid sound some call 'music' and the lyrics were not theologically sound. Just the mention of "The Shack" should send shivers down any true Christian's spine. drop

3. The "far right" isn't really an accurate term to use since most all individuals who are "Rght", vs. Left either politically or religiously reject the "far right" and want no association with them whatsoever. I am referring to such groups as the KKK, Kinists, White Supremacists, etc. Yes, there is racism in the world, in the U.S. and even in Canada. Racism is nearly universally possessed throughout the world. It is the natural and expected expression of man's depravity; hatred of God, fellowman and even oneself and of course a deep hatred of all that is holy, good and right. The statement of the NYC police officer, was not of course, validated and thus is nothing more than gossip here. However, anyone who would claim that racism isn't a sin and not mentioned in the Bible obviously hasn't read the Bible or has no ability to comprehend what it says. Just the divine command to "love your neighbor as yourself" which is mentioned several times and its application found many times negates any such silly idea. Those who profess to be Christians but are racist demonstrate the antithesis which is so common in our day and which people simply dismiss as an "inconsistency" or the expression of a "lack of proper teaching". rolleyes2

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1 John 3:4-10 (ASV) "Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him. [My] little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous: he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother."

1 John 3:14 (ASV) "We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death."

1 John 3:17 (ASV) "But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?"

The current trend to give all who profess to be Christians the benefit of the doubt, despite what they believe and/or how they live is of the Devil and is one of the main reasons that we see the corruption and disintegration of the visible church. The "Big Tent" doctrine is not taught in Scripture and it surely doesn't work in the political realm either. Here is what the Apostle John wrote in regard to how the Lord Christ viewed the profession of faith in most people:

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John 2:23-25 (ASV) "Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, beholding his signs which he did. But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men, and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man."


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