It
has been the mantra of civilised conversation that we should never discuss
religion or politics. Strange! When these two subjects have the greatest
influences on our lives. And religion and politics have been intertwined since
history began, and contrary to common wisdom, is true in Canada today.
Like Glynis
Belec’s blog, we left England for Canada in 1965, and forty seven years later,
this is definitely our home. When we left England, we left a Christian culture.
Of course, not everyone was a Christian, but Christian values were generally
accepted. It was true of Canada when we arrived here.
How things
have changed! The western world is now largely pagan, with Christianity a
poorly tolerated sideshow on the fringes of an ever wilder circus. This is true
of Canada, which has been a leader in this transformation; particularly on abortion
and gay marriage.
The retreat
from Christianity has been accompanied by the loss of the sanctity of life. Abortion
is accepted and legal up to birth, and assisted suicide and euthanasia are
front and centre in the courts. Sex is now a recreational pastime, while marriage
has lost its meaning and has been abandoned by a growing segment of society.
This decline
can also be measured by ballooning debt, increasing violence and an increasing
self-serving population, yet is labelled “progressive” by its proponents who
consider these changes freedom from the oppression of religious restrictions.
Even the
Christian population is frequently flaccid and seduced by secular rhetoric. While
a surprising number of Members of Parliament in all parties are Christians,
they are hamstrung by weak support from Christians, who are frequently ignorant
of the changes in our country’s culture.
It is the
writers of history who have had the greatest influence for good or evil. Where
are the Christian writers in Canada who can intelligently explain the dangers
of our race to godless paganism? Christianity has gained prominence in the past
because of the eventual bondage of today’s ungodly pursuits and the real
freedom to be found in Christ.
“God, keep our land, glorious and free,” should
be the prayer of every Canadian Christian. But it should also be the intent of
every Christian writer. Someone, somewhere, will one day catch the popular
imagination, revealing the madness of secular western attitudes. That could be
one of us!
Thank you, Bryan, for the pep talk. I whole-heartedly agree!
ReplyDelete“God, keep our land, glorious and free,” should be the prayer of every Canadian Christian. But it should also be the intent of every Christian writer.
YES! to above.
Pam M.
I totally agree with you. It's so sad that in the name of Rights and tolerance, Christian values are getting disregarded day by day.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to share a video with you, I think you'll appreciate where it's coming from as much as I do.
Here it is: http://youtu.be/a6akkb_afqs I hold my faith dear and I think that Jesus had something totally different in mind for Christianity than the hate mongering that goes on.
Best,
Kristina