The Beginning of Domestic Persecution

Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time going through news items concerning a situation here in America that I find very disturbing.  The issue at hand - Navy Chaplains who are being told not to pray in the name of Jesus. I think this is a serious issue for freedom of speech and religion in the United States of America, and yet the mainstream media has not covered this story.

I will also admit right up front that this type of Christian persecution is not the same that we normally cover here at the Persecution Blog, but I believe with all of my heart that this is the beginning of what could easily become persecution in America like we see all over the world.

I was reminded of the story of Peter and John when they were called before the religious leaders of their day...

^{Acts 4:18}Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. ¹⁹But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. ²⁰For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."

This is telling isn't it?  In the days of the early church followers were told to not speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.  Today we have "leaders" telling Christian chaplains to not "pray in the name of Jesus."  The issue obviously is the name of Jesus.  Jesus is real.  Jesus lives.  Jesus died for our sins on the cross full of blood. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.  Jesus divides.  Jesus revives.  And most importantly, Jesus loves you.

So speak boldly the name of Jesus because He spoke boldly His love for you on that bloody cross.  Love and support our persecuted brothers in Christ, and please get involved in helping the persecuted church.