Drawing Christ on a Cross – Demented?
An eight year-old child has been suspended from school and urged to get a psychological evaluation [before he can return to school] because he drew Christ on a Cross. He was asked to draw something that came to mind when he thought about Christmas. Read more of this astounding article.
These kinds of overreactions can drive people to the Cross. We must keep preaching and teaching of the loving Savior who died for all (Romans 5).
This is a result of living in an increasingly secular society that is hostile to Christianity. One that has too many lawyers and lawsuits. Zero tolerance crates a situation where all reason and logic is discarded and everyone is guilty.
Joe, 
joe, and 2 others are discussing. 
Randal Matheny 8:43 pm on December 15, 2009 Permalink |
First reaction is, what can one expect of Massachussetts, but these kinds of horror stories are occurring everywhere, and will probably increase because of the growing secularism that brings on such hostility. As you say, the only remedy is the preaching of the gospel.
Richard Mansel 8:44 pm on December 15, 2009 Permalink |
Good thoughts, Randal. Sad but true.
Mike Riley 11:14 pm on December 15, 2009 Permalink |
It seems that paranoid behavior exists in folks who have far too much secular education, but not much spiritual education (cf. Romans 1:21-22).
joe 11:52 pm on January 9, 2010 Permalink |
The reference to a secular society is chilling to me for two reasons. One, it sounds a lot like the comments made by jihadists in defending their murderous actions. Two, it suggests that people do have the right to choose that path. Perhaps, if persons such as youself did a better of teching the gospel, the secularism you so decry would not be so widespread. If our society is becoming too secularized, t is YOUR fulat because YOU have done such lousy job of spreading the gospel. What would have done with all these secularists? Would you have them rounded and imprisoned or executed. I truly believe that you and people like you are coming very close to that belief.
Richard Mansel 12:08 am on January 10, 2010 Permalink
Joe, you appear to be eaten up with anger at someone and it is affecting your worldview. I am sorry that you have become bitter. We need to pray for you.
Joe 11:59 pm on January 9, 2010 Permalink |
I write on this board as one who spent four yours as a bible major at Freed-Hardeman whose study of the bible at that esteemed institution revealed it to be nothing more than a fabrication of man and is used as a crutch by weak minded persons who cannot think for themselves.
Richard Mansel 12:08 am on January 10, 2010 Permalink |
This makes your words even more sad.