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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n Several hours ago, I saw something from Time<\/em> that seemed interesting.\u00a0 It was partially in response to the PEW survey showing that less in the USA identify themselves as Protestants or Roman Catholics (see PEW: Declines in USA Catholics and Protestants<\/a>).\u00a0 Anyway, here is part of the Time<\/em> article:<\/p>\n With political season kicking off again, so is the season where folks begin to use the term \u201cChristian nation.\u201d Some claim we\u00a0were<\/em>\u00a0one, some claim we\u00a0are<\/em>\u00a0one, and some say we need to\u00a0become<\/em>\u00a0one. Yet, each time I hear that phrase I have an inner Princess Bride moment where I say to myself, \u201cyou keep using that word, but it doesn\u2019t mean what you think it means.\u201d<\/p>\n So, what if we became a Christian nation? Well, a few things would have to change\u2026\u00a0drastically.\u00a0<\/em>Here\u2019s a few quick examples:Because truth be told, if America actually were to become a Christian nation, I don\u2019t think the people who advocated for it would be too happy with the end product.\u00a0 …<\/p>\n We\u2019d Have To Abolish the 2nd Amendment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The 2nd Amendment is so beloved by American Christians that this alone would likely be the sticking point preventing us from ever becoming a Christian nation. Jesus taught his disciples that they were to never use violence to respond to evil (Matthew 5:39) and that they were to actively love their enemies. He also lived a life of nonviolent enemy love as a model for us to follow\u2013 and living our lives patterned after how he lived his is the ultimate proof that we belong to God (1John 2:6). A Christian nation would have no room for the 2nd Amendment.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n No, the USA would not have to get rid of the 2nd amendment (cf. Luke 22:36).\u00a0 But it would have to cease being a warlike nation (see Military Service and the Churches of God: Do Real Christians Participate in Carnal Warfare or Encourage Violence?<\/a>) and also its love of violent sports (see Is American Football Evil?<\/a>).<\/p>\n Early Christians would NOT participate in carnal warfare nor watch violent sports (see Military Service and the Churches of God: Do Real Christians Participate in Carnal Warfare or Encourage Violence?<\/a>).<\/p>\n Most who claim to be Christian in the USA would condemn the original Christian faith as a cult (see also Is the Genuine Church of God a Cult?<\/a>) and not be willing to accept it.\u00a0 This is despite the fact that Jude wrote “to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).<\/p>\n Most do not understand original Christianity and do not want to.\u00a0 You can learn about it if you are interested in the truth:<\/p>\n Where is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a> This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church? <\/a>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a> Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a><\/p>\n Continuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 in the first century to the 21st century. Two related sermon links would include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries<\/a>. In Spanish: Marque aqu\u00ed para ver el pdf folleto: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>. Let me also add that if the USA were a Christian nation, there would not be crosses associated with churches (see What is the Origin of the Cross as a ‘Christian’ Symbol?<\/a>), the religious holidays would change (see Is There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?<\/a>), people would finally really keep the Ten Commandments (see The Ten Commandments and the Early Church<\/a>), and there would be many blessings that most cannot conceive out truly happening today.<\/p>\n But because the USA is not Christian, but is ‘an hypocritical nation’ (Isaiah 10:6, KJV), punishment will be coming (Isaiah 10:5-11; Romans 1:18-32; Daniel 11:39) and some of the prophesied sorrows (Matthew 24:4-8) are already here.<\/p>\n Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n Military Service and the Churches of God: Do Real Christians Participate in Carnal Warfare or Encourage Violence?<\/a> Here are current and historical perspectives on a matter which show the beliefs of the true church on military participation. Is war proper for Christians? A related sermon would be: Christians, Violence, and Military Service<\/a>. COGwriter Several hours ago, I saw something from Time that seemed interesting.\u00a0 It was partially in response to the PEW survey showing that less in the USA identify themselves as Protestants or Roman Catholics (see PEW: Declines in USA Catholics and Protestants).\u00a0 Anyway, here is part of the Time article: If America Became a Christian […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-doctrine","category-religious-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n
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\nIs American Football Evil?<\/a> Is the most popular spectator sport in the USA something that Christians should watch? What do the Bible and early writings show? There is also a YouTube video available titled Should Christians watch American football?<\/a>
\nAnglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a> and British are the Covenant People<\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nIs There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?<\/a> This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several articles, including one by the Tkach WCG which states that this should be a local decision. What do the Holy Days mean? Also you can click here for the calendar of Holy Days<\/a>. (Here is a related link in Spanish\/espa\u00f1ol: Calendario Anual de Adoraci\u00f3n \u2013Una cr\u00edtica basada en la Biblia y en la Historia: \u00bfHay un Calendario Anual de Adoraci\u00f3n en la Biblia?<\/a>
\nWhat is the Origin of the Cross as a ‘Christian’ Symbol?<\/a> Was the cross used as a venerated symbol by the early Church? A related YouTube video would be Origin of the Cross<\/a>.
\nThe Ten Commandments and the Early Church<\/a> Did Jesus and the Early Church keep the ten commandments? What order were they in? Here are quotes from the Bible and early writings. A related sermon is titled: Christians and the Ten Commandments<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"