Lets Make Fun of the Christians!

Here is an interesting story in the news from the past Easter weekend:

Mocking of Christ part of 'tolerance'?

Charlie Butts - OneNewsNow - 4/25/2011 10:00:00 AM

San Francisco homosexuals have again mocked the holiest day of the year for Christians by staging the "Hunky Jesus Contest."

The annual fundraiser for homosexual activists took place in a large park in San Francisco and featured the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence -- a group of homosexual drag queens dressed as nuns. Peter LaBarbera of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality explains the motivation behind the observance.
 
"...The Hunky Jesus Contest is a bunch of shirtless, homosexual men in costumes who are making fun of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ," he says, "and there's a large crowd that goes to this and they treat this as if it's a big, funny event."
 
The event typically is held on Easter Sunday. "It's just another indication of the one-way street, which is 'tolerance' for homosexuals -- tolerance for me but not for you," states LaBarbera. "They demand respect for homosexuals even as they heap contempt upon Christians on the holiest day in the Christian calendar."
 
The Christian activist says it is striking that homosexual activists never have a "Hunky Mohammed Contest," likely because he believes they are afraid of the potential response.
 
Columnist Cal Thomas, discussing the "Hunky Jesus Contest" in his Good Friday op-ed, wrote: "Today's mockers would never dare to speak ill of Mohammed. They might have their throats slit, or their homes blown-up."

 Okay, we know Jesus told us we would be the target of people like that, and so we should expect it. In fact, we would see more of it if the Church were really preaching the scriptures.  Churches don't want this kind of press, they want everyone to be nice to each other, and be kind to animals. Jesus on the other hand was truthful with His audience, and those leaders who didn't like what He had to say, plotted to kill him.  Jesus told us if they did it to the master, they would do it to His servants.  

John 15:20  20Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. Jesus said, he didn't come to bring peace but a sword.  He came to let truth divide the kingdoms of this earth, and that division is along the lines of who He is and who rules this world.  Matthew 10:34 Not Peace, but a Sword  34“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Knowing what you believe based upon God's Word is critical in a day of diversity.  Once you compare what Christ offers you compared to all the works oriented religions of the world, there is no comparison. So if you place all the religions of the world side by side with a study chart of what they believe, and you compare it to what Faith in Christ provides for you, there is no contest...none whatsoever.  Study to know God's Word, keep it close to your heart, and know how to defend it and proclaim it. The weakness for most of us comes from not knowing enough about the other religions of the world, so we don't know how to defend the truth of Christianity against them.  CBS news covered a story about diversity, and it's a good reminder for all of us to be respectful of others beliefs, but at the same time, know what you believe and why.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAikSIQ8DuE&feature=fvwrel Just trying to keep it honest and truthful....K