November 16, 2008
At Yuba Community College in Marysville, California, a Christian decided that he should let others know about his faith. Kind of like what Jesus talked about in Matthew 28.
Unfortunately for him – he did not know that the college had set up “speech” rules. It seems that he could only talk to people about issues of life and death on Tuesday or Thursday from Noon to 1 pm – and only if he got a permit two weeks in advance.
Not knowing this – he was warned by both the police and the college – if he persisted in this terrible behavior, he would face discipline, up to and including being expelled from the school.
Christians all over the United States appauded the wise decision of the school. Here are some quotes:
“Telling people about Jesus upsets others. Our God never wants anybody to be upset.”
“Only trained professionals, like the clergy, should be involved in talking about religion.”
“People who talk about Jesus Christ give all us Christians a bad name. If this young man continues this behavior, he should be locked up!”
One clergyman even indicated that “we should apply laws like this right here in Springfield Missouri.”
By now you should either be upset or understand that these quotes aren’t really true. However, by our words and our actions, millions of Christians express their support for this kind of law.
Many folks, even those in the church, seem to think that “nice” people never discuss politics or religion with others – well, sometimes politics are OK.
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me.”
“If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man shall be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.”
When we keep silent about the most important thing in our lives – what are we saying about Jesus?
God Bless You – Pastor John
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