JP helped me on my path as well. It’s true especially in America, lots of cultural Christians, and few actual ones. And I do appreciate this sentiment. But Don’t think the anti Christian actions of the left can be blamed entirely on the shortcomings of American Christianity. This is a much older story, and has happened in many countries many times in the past perpetrated by the same ideologies that are present today.
Discussion
There are lots of forces at work, but all we can do is focus on the role we have to play. Isn't the whole point of Christianity to have people who are willing to stand up & speak the truth no matter the cost? Even when threatened with torture & death by authorities who are possessed by their desire to promote & maintain delusions on which their power & status depend?
Not the whole point but a side effect, or fruit if you will, of knowing Christ.
I think sticking to whatever concept of truth you can reach via the best within you, no matter the outside pressure to deny reality, is quite literally the only way to save your soul. People who abandon what they know to be true in response to fear of some arbitrary authority are just destroying themselves.
It’s a big part, but not the whole. Its necessary but not sufficient.