Spirit of Fear

When was the last time there was so much hate that it led to the death of a upright man? When did people get worked into such a frenzy that people finally ended up following the crowd and killing a man who did not deserve it? When did the leaders of a political movement incite the masses and crowds to do something at their bidding, making the masses think that they were actually making the decision? I can think of a few, but there is one that is the most important to me.

Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others and said, "You brought this man to me as a disturber of the peace. I examined him in front of all of you and found there was nothing to your charge. And neither did Herod, for he has sent him back here with a clean bill of health. It's clear that he's done nothing wrong, let alone anything deserving death. I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."
At that, the crowd went wild: "Kill him! Give us Barabbas!" (Barabbas had been thrown in prison for starting a riot in the city and for murder.) Pilate still wanted to let Jesus go, and so spoke out again. But they kept shouting back, "Crucify! Crucify him!"
He tried a third time. "But for what crime? I've found nothing in him deserving death. I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."
But they kept at it, a shouting mob, demanding that he be crucified. And finally they shouted him down. Pilate caved in and gave them what they wanted. He released the man thrown in prison for rioting and murder, and gave them Jesus to do whatever they wanted.

Luke 23:16-25

So I hear "kill him" today, yesterday and last week. I hear no one standing up and saying "no" there is no need for that. I heard it today, the date of this post (10/20/08), that America will end, the world will end, they are full of fear if someone gets elected. I hear and see no one standing up and saying that this "Christian Nation" does not treat people like this and we should not be spouting hate, but love. This "Christian" nation is creating an atmosphere of anger, hate, and misunderstanding. People who are carrying the banner of the conservative, liberal, religious, spiritual, fundamental, evangelical christian are silent about the uncompassionate, unloving, joining of the world to make sure their agenda is met. They have become the new pharisee's of America. This is not just about this election, but elections past - 2000, 2004. It is also coming from both sides - right and left - democrat and republican. We use fear to replace faith and love. We use fear to replace the knowledge that God is still alive and always been in control. We continue to use differences to scare and create fear, rather that find common ground and say that "even though we have differnces we can still care for one another. A new wave of fear is being used to scare people who call themselves followers of Christ - Christian. I have heard "kill him" before. I remember reading it and it being used to say that Jesus was going to threaten the way that we do business. Jesus is going to end our reign. Jesus threatens our power. Kill him.

I just want to know if they think that this is WWJD? I just want to know do they really believe that somone needs to be killed today because of we are fearful and lack faith in God? I just want to know how long do you stand back and let this kind of fear and anger go on without speaking up and talking about what our Master has said about this anger:

"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.

Matthew 5:38-40

Let us see God in everyone and everywhere. Do not let God's love disappear.

Namaste'