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Is Christianity Prejudiced?

In this modern world, Christianity and Christians are often looked upon as being prejudiced. If it is not directly charged, it is implied in the daily fabric of humanist society. Movies, TV, newspapers, magazines, enemies, friends, employers, employees, court system...the unwritten accusation is all around. But is it true? Is Christianity prejudiced?

If we are going to be victorious in our Christian life, we have to face this question. If we haven't settled the issue in our own hearts, then we will be fearful, half-hearted, or compromising in our stand for righteousness. [Interestingly, the Bible talks more about righteousness than it does about faith...must be an important topic.]

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A Trick Question

Let's begin by recognizing this is a trick question designed to intimidate Christians into silence. No one likes to be looked on as prejudiced or intolerant, which is then equated with being unloving and closed-minded. Why is this a trick question? Because there is no such thing as total toleration. EVERY person, group, and religion tolerates certain things and is prejudiced against other things. For example, the humanists, who preach toleration, are extremely prejudiced against Biblical Christianity.

Here is an example from the physical world. People in the construction industry are intolerant...yes, even prejudiced...against using bubble gum to join the studs in walls together. Imagine that! Maybe the bubble gum manufacturers should file a lawsuit against such close-mindedness. Yet, strangely enough, when I am buying a house, I am glad for that prejudiced attitude.

Ridiculous example? Yes, and yet no more foolish than charging Christianity with being prejudiced for standing against certain activities that the Bible declares destroy people and societies. It is the humanists who are trying to build a world using bubble gum to hold it together and loudly cry "intolerance and prejudice" against anyone who would oppose them. Often, Christians are not confident enough in their own position to stand up and declare, "Your way doesn't work. You are murdering people and societies with your pretended toleration. And we will not stand by and watch it happen."

Is Christianity Prejudiced?
The Stranger

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So, since every person, group, and religion is intolerant of some actions, what is Christianity intolerant of? First of all, we have to discover what the Bible tolerates. Sometimes we make judgments based on personal preferences or bias rather than on the Word of God. The Word of God is our only standard. What is Christianity tolerant of?

“You shall not oppress a stranger, since you yourselves know the feelings of a stranger, for you also were strangers in the land of Egypt." Ex. 23:9, NASB

The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God. Lev. 19:34, NASB

“You shall not exploit a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your countrymen or one of your strangers who are in your land in your towns." Deut. 24:14, NASB

Note: the terms "strangers" or "aliens" in the Bible refer to those who are strangers to the covenant of God. In the Old Testament, it was those who were non-Israelites. In New Testament terminology, strangers to the Covenant are called non-Christians.

From these and other Scriptures, we see that those outside of Christianity are to be treated with respect, love, and compassion. They are not to be oppressed or looked down on. Christianity is not prejudiced against "strangers." They have the same right to the protection of justice [unlike many non-Christian law systems] and to be treated with respect. Christianity is not intolerant of people who are willing to live in peace. Christianity is also tolerant of a person's personal beliefs. No one is forced to believe in Christianity. Everyone stands judged by God, not by man, for personal thoughts and beliefs.

“You shall not eat anything which dies of itself. You may give it to the stranger who is in your town, so that he may eat it, or you may sell it to a stranger; for you are a holy people to the Lord your God... Deut. 14:21, NASB

Also, there are some things which God requires of His own children that are not general requirements. In the above example, God required His people not to eat of animals which died naturally. However, that was not imposed on non-believers. In fact, the people of God could sell such animals to others, but not partake of them. Modern examples would be church attendance and tithing. They are requirements for Christians, but they should not be forced on non-Christians.

Is Christianity Prejudiced?
God's Standards And Prejudice

“You shall also say to the sons of Israel: ‘Anyone from the sons of Israel or from the strangers residing in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech, shall certainly be put to death; the people of the land shall stone him with stones.'" Lev. 20:2, KJV

On the other hand, there are standards that Christians have the right to expect others to live up to. Christianity is prejudiced against evil and those who promote evil. God's moral law applies to everyone and is the way nations are to be governed. Christianity is intolerant of things which murder society, such as adultery, sexual perversion, murder [which includes abortion], theft, false witness, fraud, corruption, etc. Christianity is also intolerant of individuals who stand up to promote evil.

Therefore, Christianity supports laws which outlaw evil and perversions that murder society. This applies to every society. Every group must support its way of life or be destroyed. It is a war. Humanism must destroy Christianity, or it will be destroyed, and Christianity must destroy humanism, or it will be destroyed. Christians often fail to understand this and so compromise with humanism, thereby giving the humanists an edge.

How this applies depends on where we live. The Old Testament Law was written to govern a Godly nation. All nations are to live up to this standard and will ultimately be judged by it. We are to work towards this overall objective. However, to a greater or lesser degree, we all live in ungodly nations, which include Canada and the US. We need to:

1. Stand without compromising or being ashamed of the righteousness of Christ and the standard of the Bible. This will often lead to persecution - many times from WITHIN the Christian community. Even Jesus had more problems with the religious than the "sinner."

2. We need to have compassion and love the ungodly. We are not to be harsh or judgmental. We are to love people to Christ. The old saying, "He who serves, rules," is often true. Many times, the best way to win is not a direct assault, but a gentle service - searching out and unselfishly meeting the needs of people.

3. We need to study the Word of God to know how God intends things to work. [The Biblical Law course is a good place to start.] Until we know how things are supposed to be, we will never know how to work to get there. Many times, we are simply pushing our own agenda or prejudices instead of searching out and applying a truly Christian worldview. We need to study and pray for God's strategy in every specific situation.

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