I found this story on John K's blog. You can read his comments here. As I read through the actual news story I have to agree with him. But what bothered me much more than the stupidity were some of the comments on the news story. Here is one example of the line of reasoning several took:
"Just a reminder for all those who complain, this is Britain, a Christian country and puppies are considered cute and loveable!" - Nigel, Somerset, 1/7/2008 5:48
Is Britian a Christian country? No more than Canada is! When we deceive ourselves into thinking this way we feel no need to care about the thousands in Britian and Canada who are dying without Christ. Instead, our issues become protecting our Christian rights and standing up for cute puppies. Rather than protecting puppies, prayer in schools or government, etc., we need to get more concerned and better at sharing our Saviour.
Dave
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Thank you so much...I had not yet found the words to express what really bothered me about those comments to the news story...maybe because I live in America, and the all-important "protect our rights" chant is so pervasive...it's hard to really hear it as anything but a droning noise anymore. God bless people like you who point out what our duty in Christ is, and help wake those (like ME) who have been stupefied into silent submission.
Thanks for your kind comments "the nicky". Centering on Christ and evangelism is way easier said than done. I certainly include myself when I say we need to be more concerned about others for Jesus.
I haven't had much of a chance to check out your blog yet, but I will. Good to meet you and share thoughts.
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