Santorum: Religious
persecution on rise
St. Curvy's Abandoned Church in HDR - Detroit,
Michigan, United States.
Former Sen. Rick
Santorum’s—R-Pennsylvania, assessment of the growing threat towards American
religious freedom by the government leading to “Christian persecution,” falls
in line with Bible prophecy. However,
the threat is not just against American’s freedom of worship, but the world’s.
“Today, the churches and their ministers
have lost the respect and support of the masses. In fact, many people believe
that religion contributes to or causes conflict. An increasingly vocal and
militant group of Western intellectuals is calling for the end of religion’s
influence on society.
False religion, however, will not just
fade away. The harlot will remain a potent force, attempting to bend kings to
her will until God plants an idea in the hearts of those in power. Revelation
17:16, 17. Soon Jehovah
will cause the political elements of Satan’s system, as represented by the
United Nations, to attack false religion. They will destroy her influence and
devastate her riches. Such an event may have seemed unlikely just decades ago.
Today, the harlot teeters on the back of the scarlet-colored beast. Even so,
she will not slip slowly from her seat. Her tumble will be sudden and
violent.—Rev. 18:7, 8, 15-19.” The Watchtower June 15, 2012 p. 18 pars. 16, 17.
Is this event something to be dreaded? …
No. For “all creation keeps on groaning
together and being in pain together until now.” Romans 8:22. Only by means of God’s Kingdom will suffering
be eliminated. Matt. 6:9, 10.
However, not to be feared is the
elimination of ‘true worship.’ For the
King of God’s Kingdom, Jesus Christ, stated to Pilate: “You yourself are saying that I am a king. For this I have been born,
and for this I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the
truth. Everyone who is on the side of the truth listens to my voice.” Prophesied about him: “This one will be
great and will be called Son of the Most High, and Jehovah God will give him
the throne of David his father, and he will rule as King over the house of
Jacob forever, and there will be no end
to his Kingdom.” Luke 1:32, 33. (Italics added)
Is this not the kind of ruler we
want? One that has proven his ability to
eliminate hunger, sickness, and death?
One whose rulership is backed by the Almighty, Jehovah God?
For more information on: Why Jesus is so
important for this role visit: www.jw.org.
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