from a Christian perspective, i agree about the value of statues and other symbols of government.KingdomBuilder wrote:Of interest, being in the South-
Most of the Christian folks I know are open to denounce racism when discussing these kinds of events, but they usually follow up immediately with "but we shouldn't rewrite history".
Really? Is an expensive hunk of metal synonymous with history? Read a book if you're so interested in preserving history. Keep history where it belongs.
I can't help but think...They could tear down every statue of Jesus and burn every cross on the planet, and it would "erase" NOTHING. Man's symbols preserve no meaning and truly serve no purpose.
however, Jesus did not instruct to destroy others' property, or covet or withhold others' property.
Mark 12:17 / Give to Caesar what is Caesar's ..
http://biblehub.com/mark/12-17.htm
to me, these things belong to Caesar, it's not for Christians to decide it all belongs in books or museums.
this thing about removing vestiges of the Confederate history began as a result of Dylann Roof.
soon after, obama called for removal of ALL Confederate flags .. i don't believe he did anything more formal than personally call for their removal (??) .. the response was significant.
as a result of last Saturday, there are political leaders/activists calling for formal/legal+final removal of all sorts of things, while others are asking, "when will you be satisfied?" .. no response.
"no response" is the correct response.
as Jesus let us know, there is no peace without Him.
no human law, no removing/denying history, no mandated silence, will satisfy.
no book burning will kill the Holy Spirit.
Dylann Roof was not controlled by the Confederate flag.
obama siezed a tragic opportunity to stir a pot. his investment continues. more unrest. more blood spilled. it appears, more bloodshed will be forthcoming.