How the Christian Right is Blowing It

I am not a particularly pious person and I certainly don't go for the religious ceremony of things like Inaugurations and Graduations. It has always been my belief that we should do our alms in a closet. Whatever you give, keep that info to yourself, is pretty much my policy. In the past few years Christians have taken a lot of heat from liberals and moderates as a result of the Bush administration and mostly because of John Ashcroft and what has been labeled as "The Christian Right".

That being said and believe me the citations are overwhelming and need not to be mentioned here for the sake of space, I have come wonder if the old saying, "What you do speaks louder than what you say", should be in play here.

The newest attack on the Christian Right is that they have accused SpongeBob Squarepants and his buddy Patrick of being homosexual partners and are pushing the gay agenda down the throats of children. Remember Teletubbies sounds pretty similar.

Here is an example of the liberal critics taken from a letter I received in my email, "I see that once again, the "religious right wing" has found a monster in animated clothing, to wit, "SpongeBob." This has happened before. I remember the comical furor over "Teletubbies" and aspersions that one of them was "gay."

Now the target for this same claim is "SpongeBob Squarepants." I don't know their supposed grounds for their claims, but to say that I find this ludicrous is an understatement. This has become an obsession with this part of the populace, and obsessions are a fixation on something that one deeply wants but cannot have.

I would suggest to the "religious right" that they look within themselves for their monsters and grapple with their own secret desires, rather than attacking animated figures that do nothing more than amuse children."

Now let's put this into perspective. Most of my readers have the opinion that homosexual behavior is wrong because God's Word says it is wrong. No debate on that one at least not from me. If you are one who sees nothing wrong with homosexual behavior, than you would say that my statement is homophobic or in the current debate of SpongeBob you would call me Christian Right Wing so I pose the question "Should the Christian Right Wing shut up and teach the Bible?"

Most of the so called Christian leaders who make the kind of public statements like the ones that have brought all this SpongeBob wrath down on Christians are simply trying to relate what the Bible says in real life examples of today's culture.

What comes out is a suspicious and paranoid version of a Christian leader looking to condemn at any opportunity. Is there a homosexual under every rock, around every corner should we be preoccupied with unearthing every homosexual agenda or should we stick to preaching the word and be instant in season and out with the Word of God.

The best way to have our Christian light shine is to not hid it under a bushel basket and speak out with love. Sure teach what the Bible says about homosexuality but don't point to an evil agenda in every aspect of life. I would agree with the critic, "This has become an obsession with this part of the populace (Christian Right), and obsessions are a fixation" given the current tenor to uncover the homosexual agenda.

Like any other type of non-biblical behavior homosexuality is to be rebuked and rebuffed by the Word. There is no pulpit for the obsessed nor is there a platform for the fixated, we must all teach the Word as we are inspired by God to meet the needs of our Christian brothers and sisters.

When someone asks me if homosexuality is wrong I simply quote: Rom. 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.

If they hear the Word they will be blessed, if not they will not understand, it is that simple. I Cor. 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

So maybe the so called Christian Right should back off SpongeBob and teach the Word of God instead. Anyway nothing wrong with a Crabby Patty once in a while I think they are low in cholesterol.

Paul Griffitts, 30 year Biblical Researcher, Teacher, Writer Bible based editorials and research articles for today's Christian P.O. Box 500 Sutherlin, OR 97479 http://www.believer.com Please accept this free E-book gift from Believer.com Write to me at Paul@believer.com

---

White Sun - Tao of Heaven. Showers of Wisdom ( Part 1 of 3 )

'Showers of Wisdom' is taught by JiGong, the Heavenly teacher... Read More

What Is Faith?

1. Faith is a "spiritual substance" on the inside of... Read More

A Call to Action

Over the last week I have received dozens of heart-rending... Read More

Truth or Consequence

Prime probability:You have been and are being deceived by those... Read More

Water Into Wine: The Meaning of Jesus First Miracle

The second chapter of John's Gospel offers a most interesting... Read More

Death of an American,The Death of Decency

John 16:2-3:16The Death of an American, The Death of Decency.... Read More

The Green Cross

"We desperately need to recognize that we are the guests... Read More

Where is God?

Where is God? This is the question most often heard... Read More

Christian Unity according to Internet

Following are 30 questions that relate to Christian Unity that... Read More

Recognizing Apostasy and Deception

PREFACE TO UNDERSTANDING APOSTASY AND DECEPTIONIn the "last days" the... Read More

Sexual Deviants and the Catholic Church

It is unfortunate that the Catholic Church seems to continue... Read More

No Ishmaels Please

I want to say a word about faith. Recent events... Read More

Rudraksha Beads - For Health, Wealth & Spirituality

The Tears of Lord Shiva that are Rudraksha, are the... Read More

God is God

God is God and besides Him, there is no other.... Read More

WARNING - Do Not Take The Mark Of The Beast

This article, on the mark of the beast, will be... Read More

A Worship Leader is a Spiritual Leader

This article is for worship leaders. And as such, I... Read More

God Will Forgive Your Sins

This was an article I did for a friend of... Read More

Following In the Masters Footsteps

In these interesting times of change, millions of people the... Read More

Religious Tolerance and the Internet

The internet is a great resource of information on all... Read More

Signs and Symbols

In the year 2005, the American Constitution has put into... Read More

Does Society Need a St. Bernard?

You all know the big dogs that carry rum to... Read More

Choosing the Christian Path

- 147.5 million Americans claim affiliation with a religious group-... Read More

Discipled by the Kingdom of Heaven -- Becoming a KingdomScribe!

Jesus tells a story - a powerful story - that... Read More

White Sun - Tao of Heaven: Heaven and Man are One Entity

The whole universe originated from Tao. Mankind also originated from... Read More

Russia and Her Allies Will Attack Israel

This next event will be a major one! The Bible... Read More

While the World is on Fire - Part Two

Luke 19:49-19:46 This world is a tender box, of political,... Read More

While the World is on Fire

Revelation 8:8-8:9What will you be doing? How many people have... Read More

The Oldest Concept in History

I find it funny that one of the oldest concepts... Read More

Resurrection Faith (Part 2)

Christ died. This is a historical fact not to be... Read More

Development of Liberal Theology: An Overview (Part 3)

As senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of New... Read More

Rock of Ages

William Jennings Bryan said: "Christians desire that their children shall... Read More

Computerized Christians? Get Ready for the New Church!

Isaiah 43;19 declares: "Behold, I will do a new thing,... Read More

A Common Sense Approach to Religious Freedom

Down through the centuries and all over the world, the... Read More