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File this under \u2018not yet anyway\u2019. Four evangelists were arrested for trying to witness to Muslims <\/a>at a Muslim festival in \u2013 wait for it \u2013 Michigan. That\u2019s right, arrested for doing what Christians believe Christ commanded us to do. Of course the jury came back and said no way, they are innocent. So we\u2019re not at the place other countries like England are, or Canada is trying to reach. But it\u2019s a baby step. Already at sites like Huffington<\/span> Post<\/em>, there are many who praise such actions as arresting preachers who speak out against modern norms like homosexual rights. And as I\u2019ve mentioned many times, we have such esteemed dignitaries such as Barry Lynn saying that only right religions should enjoy total freedom and access to the public forum. <\/span>
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Naturally, in our usual wishy<\/span> washy self emasculation, many will point out that societies have always drawn the line between what is and isn\u2019t acceptable religious practice. Call me silly, but saying religions can\u2019t practice human sacrifice is something I accept. Saying that religions can\u2019t preach what liberalism rejects is not. Because I am biased, and believe there is a real Truth in the universe that says humans shouldn\u2019t be sacrificed while we should be able to proclaim the Gospel. Does that mean I want the laws to reflect my views? Sure. Does that mean I\u2019m being a hypocrite for not wanting others to desire the same? No, it means I\u2019m honest. If they just would come out and admit what is obvious, that they want the laws to protect and promote their Truths and punish those outside, that\u2019s fine. Though I still believe a society that outlaws human sacrifice and allows all religions to freely proclaim their message is superior to one that demands all religions conform to only one message as allowed by the government. But that\u2019s just me.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"