According to Charisma News:
"A Florida Atlantic University student has been suspended for refusing to trample on Jesus' name.
According to Ryan Rotela, a Mormon, his Intercultural Communications professor forced his students to write “Jesus” on a piece of paper and then stomp on it as part of a “lesson in debating.” Rotela refused, picked up the paper from the floor and placed it back on the table."
My opinion: These are the things that we as believers should be concerned about. We take a stand for everything that we want but when it comes to the things of God we would rather be silent and passive. I commend this young man for not only his bravery but also for not denying Jesus. We think that denying Jesus means we verbally say that we don't believe in Him, but our actions can deny Jesus as well. What puzzles me is how many other people in the room professed to believe in Jesus Christ and kept silent.
"But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven." Matthew 10:33
For this to even be in a school curriculum shows us what the world is coming to. I also wonder why if this is suppose to be a diverse activity, why were other religions not asked to be written on the paper? Why didn't they use Muhammad? While I am a strong believer of Jesus Christ there is one thing about other religions that we as Christians lack and that's the willingness to fight for what we know to be true. When are we as believers going to rise up and not just see this as a horrible story that happened to someone else? This Jesus Christ that they want to step on is not just a name on a piece of paper,He is the one you profess to believe in! If we as Christians say we believe in Jesus then we should be willing to take a stand with Him. We will not and can not settle for half hearted devotion.. or what some may call the "Half way House" not all in for Jesus but not all out for sin either. I believe that the Lord is speaking through this situation. Jesus is the real deal and that's why the world hates Him. We must refuse to come into agreement with what the world says about our King. He will return for His bride will you be ready??? would love to hear your thoughts !
"But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven." Matthew 10:33
For this to even be in a school curriculum shows us what the world is coming to. I also wonder why if this is suppose to be a diverse activity, why were other religions not asked to be written on the paper? Why didn't they use Muhammad? While I am a strong believer of Jesus Christ there is one thing about other religions that we as Christians lack and that's the willingness to fight for what we know to be true. When are we as believers going to rise up and not just see this as a horrible story that happened to someone else? This Jesus Christ that they want to step on is not just a name on a piece of paper,He is the one you profess to believe in! If we as Christians say we believe in Jesus then we should be willing to take a stand with Him. We will not and can not settle for half hearted devotion.. or what some may call the "Half way House" not all in for Jesus but not all out for sin either. I believe that the Lord is speaking through this situation. Jesus is the real deal and that's why the world hates Him. We must refuse to come into agreement with what the world says about our King. He will return for His bride will you be ready??? would love to hear your thoughts !
for the full story on this matter please click the link: http://www.charismanews.com/us/38813-university-suspends-student-for-refusing-to-stomp-on-jesus-name
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