Interesting you're expanding. I'm visiting Beechgrove in Kent UK hopefully in June. I'm very interested in joining the Bruderhof community. I pray daily and feel called to that way of life. I'm arriving at it a little late in life but there's still life and energy in this old dog yet. Bruderhof should open a community in Scotland. Apart from the fact it is a beautiful country who may win independence from the the rest of the UK there is alot of depravation and poverty in Scotland and related problems alcoholism, drug addiction etc.
@@baxterbunch I used to live in Scotland in the 80s. Loved it there. I have now visited bruderhof community in Kent. Lovely people. If you're interested go and visit. I hope now to return for a longer stay.
@@ruthlaurie-hopper3489 I’ve always wanted to live a simpler life closer to The Lord, I’m pregnant with my second child and I would love for me and my husband to be able to raise our children in such a stable community like this with amazing people that all have one common goal, serving The Lord ❤️
@@baxterbunch They certainly do that and it's a great place to raise children. The education there is top class. The children grow up with order and stability in their lives and a love of God and live by jesus principles from the sermon on the Mount. I would advise you contact them and go to visit if your husband feels the same. Ask if you can join our zoom meeting on a Tuesday evening.
An interesting discussion. I remember years ago at university being involved with left wing politics but was struck at the time with the realisation that many of the most radical were so focused on far away countries ( which is good to help the poorest in other countries) but they were often very switched off to the suffering of their neighbours, the person in the next room or flat. It is important to see and support those suffering whoever and where ever they are.
I love the modest clothing! As Christians we need to advocate for the poor and disabled, however, we must use wisdom and discernment when selecting which groups out in the world to support. For instance, abolition of slavery movements in the 1800s were made successful thanks to the tireless work of Christians. But we must be wary of modern groups like antifa and Black Lives Matter. Don't be fooled: these groups are based on a violent, anti-Christian, Marxist ideology and should be avoided, if not confronted concerning their tactics to achieve "social justice." The best thing Christians can do in places needing help is to provide a role model for better living and to teach individuals that the surest way out of poverty is through hard work and self-discipline. This is what I learned from Dr. Ben Carson as he related his experience of living in poverty as a child of a single mother.
Anti-fascism ("anti-fa") arose in pre-Nazi Germany to oppose fascism. It is certainly Nazism/fascism which is based on violence, the repression of freedom, and murderous racism. It's essentially anti-authoritarian, unlike Marxism. Black Lives Matter (I would prefer "All Lives Matter") have had a lot of church support. How can a Christian believe that blacks lives don't matter?
@@bmaurus Of course black lives matter.....but the BLM movement is not about caring for black lives. If that were true then the movement's leaders would be setting an example by mentoring troubled black youth or even exhibiting true social justice by protesting when a white individual is beaten / killed by a cop. There are plenty of UA-cams to show where this happens and nothing is done about it. All Lives Matter demands that justice be shown to all people - not just blacks. Isn't that the proper Christian response to injustice? Thankfully there are plenty of black people that see BLM for what it is - a radical Marxist movement that is anti-Christian.
Hahaha. I'm no fan of antifa and I do believe the BLM movement has been coopted by political parties so I cant support it either but I wonder how you know the things you stated about these groups?
@@sassy3923 antifa has no leaders. BLM has been co opted by the Democrats so it's not to be trusted. I'd go listen to fred Hampton and the black panthers if you want to know what the true spirit of BLM is and was at its core. You can get all worked up about it all you want but the message st its core is something your not gonna be able to ignore much longer.
I have been making comments in response to articles on the digital Washington Post newspaper in connection with the recent American election. Some of my comments (most of my comments) have been harsh in tone. I have wondered whether or not it is the right thing to do. My logic has been that maybe it will shock someone into thinking differently; maybe the conversation could be changed. Perhaps of course I'm wrong. I did get some replies both negative and positive. I'm going to have to think about it more. Your videos are very useful. Thank you.
Thanks for another thoughtful video. Regarding the Bruderhof's desire to expand out west or down south, are y'all envisioning small, urban or large, rural communities? Either way, if you start looking in the Houston area, I'd be happy to help ... that is if I can be of any help. We could certainly use more Anabaptists in Texas! Plus, you can grow lots of tasty citrus here! Rob and Bettina Zumpe and Red Zimmerman have my contact info. Blessings.
Mother Theres struggled with her faith as she aged as revealed in her letters to friends. We are of God, but we are humans, with frailties and failings. And even Christ fell three times. Excellent post.
@Jennifer Razzouk It is truly amazing what an individual ( like Teresa) can do in their own strength. Teresa did not believe that Jesus was the only way or truth or life. She encouraged Buddhists to be better Buddhists, Hindus to be better Hindus, Catholics to be better Catholics.....whatever a person believed........that they would simply be better. She didn’t try to alleviate the pain of the suffering and dying because she felt that suffering brought people closer to God. One of her fellow workers who was also a nun put a hot knife on the back of the hand of two very young girls because she thought they had stolen something. And when they cried she threatened them. I say all this because it is very hard (impossible?) to always be good when you are living in your own strength. We need to believe in Jesus and be born again.
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you! As a Catholic... who promotes nonviolence... I resonate deeply with so much of what you share. I'm glad we will connect as brothers and sisters around the throne of Jesus - and before heaven - through a shared commitment to His teachings. As for the death penalty, did you know that federal executions are proceeding rapidly this year? There have been 8 federal executions this year already - including Orlando Hall - who was the first person charged with the death penalty under the 1994 crime bill you mention in this video. Please look at Brandon Bernard's case: helpsavebrandon.com He is set to be executed on December 10th... Human Rights Day...
Personally, I disagree with your viewpoint on social justice and "protesting." The two scriptures which come to mind right off are... "Resist not evil" Matthew 5:39 and "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6. So, the "appearance of evil," which Jesus instructed us not to regard, is not overcome by physical strength nor mental power, but rather, by abiding in the Holy Spirit wherein we "cast all our cares on Him" (Christ) 1 Peter 5:7. When we make human efforts to rid the world of evil, whether it be by physically and mentally combating it, or by protesting about the perceived problem wherein we take one side or the other, then we are resisting the appearance of evil. How many of us have become fully sanctified holy in the image and likeness of Christ Jesus, having put on his mind and stature? How can any of us "judge righteous judgment" if we have not yet been made Christlike in holiness? The duty of devout Christians is not to try to transform the external world by physical power or mental might but rather to transform ourselves within, to put on that exalted state of higher consciousness where we are always abiding in the indwelling Christ. Why do I try to pull the speck out of another human's eye when I still have a plank in my own? Have I been made perfect in Christ yet? The Bible clearly teaches that we are not to fight our own battles but we are the take it to the Lord and let him go before us to correct the appearances of evil. Isaiah 45:2. Of course we Christians are against war, against killing our fellow humans, against killing the unborn, against pornography and pedophilia, against the violence and sexual perversion depicted in movies and on television shows, etc. However, by protesting these things publicly, we only increase the polarity because there is another side which is functioning as an opposition force and they make maintain the conviction that they are right and we are wrong. When you have two opposing forces facing off, we with our protest signs and the other side with their particular protest signs... then hatred and conflict is always escalated. Therefore, when a problem enters our consciousness, we are to go into our closet, in solitude, secrecy, and stillness, become receptive to the Presence of our omniscient Lord, and commune with Him. We do not even ask Jesus to do anything about the perceived problem because there is no need to ask because he already knows everything. He also knows what is weighing heavily upon our minds and hearts, how we hate the appearance of evil that has come into our personal perception. But we must not think about this evil or in any way give it power because almighty God is the absolute and only power in the universe and we must acknowledge it as so. Miracles happen when we take it to Christ, cast all our cares, anxieties and worries into His lap, during the state of consciously communing with his indwelling Presence within our heart THAT PERCEIVED PROBLEMS ARE BEST DEALT WITH AND IN MANY CASES, MIRACULOUSLY RESOLVED. We must get into the habit of no longer relying on our limited and erroneous "knowledge of ,good and evil" which is what got Adam and Eve kicked out of Paradise in the first place. From God's Divine Perspective (the only one that matters) there is no evil on the earth! So why are we beholding it? AS WE BECOME MORE CHRIST LIKE THEN THE APPEARANCE OF EVIL DIMINISHES WITHIN US, INTERNALLY, AND WITHOUT US, EXTERNALLY. Consider this... If 100% of the world population was fully sanctified holy in Christ Jesus, would any evil or appearance of evil be present in the world? Of course not !!! In Reality, Almighty God is the absolute and only Presence and Power in the universe. But we will not clearly see this until we have attained a high degree of Christ-likeness. "I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:" Isaiah 45:5 In other words, there is no power other than the Absolute Power (OMNIPOTENCE) of Almighty God. Jesus said it shall be done unto us as we believe... Therefore, if we believe that there is such thing as a power, or powers, opposing God then we have our perpetrating idolatry and living in a state of faithless fear. Whatever a man fear shall come upon him. Proverbs 10:24. One who is holy and Christlike is fearless.
Personally, I disagree with your viewpoint on social justice and "protesting." The two scriptures which come to mind right off are... "Resist not evil" Matthew 5:39 and "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6. So, the "appearance of evil," which Jesus instructed us not to regard, is not overcome by physical strength nor mental power, but rather, by abiding in the Holy Spirit wherein we "cast all our cares on Him" (Christ) 1 Peter 5:7. When we make human efforts to rid the world of evil, whether it be by physically and mentally combating it, or by protesting about the perceived problem wherein we take one side or the other, then we are resisting the appearance of evil. How many of us have become fully sanctified holy in the image and likeness of Christ Jesus, having put on his mind and stature? How can any of us "judge righteous judgment" if we have not yet been made Christlike in holiness? The duty of devout Christians is not to try to transform the external world by physical power or mental might but rather to transform ourselves within, to put on that exalted state of higher consciousness where we are always abiding in the indwelling Christ. Why do I try to pull the speck out of another human's eye when I still have a plank in my own? Have I been made perfect in Christ yet? The Bible clearly teaches that we are not to fight our own battles but we are the take it to the Lord and let him go before us to correct the appearances of evil. Isaiah 45:2. Of course we Christians are against war, against killing our fellow humans, against killing the unborn, against pornography and pedophilia, against the violence and sexual perversion depicted in movies and on television shows, etc. However, by protesting these things publicly, we only increase the polarity because there is another side which is functioning as an opposition force and they maintain the conviction that they are right and we are wrong. When you have two opposing forces facing off, we with our protest signs and the other side with their particular protest signs... then hatred and conflict is always escalated. Therefore, when a problem enters our consciousness, we are to go into our closet, in solitude, secrecy, and stillness, become receptive to the Presence of our omniscient Lord, and commune with Him. We do not even ask Jesus to do anything about the perceived problem because there is no need to ask because He already knows everything. He knows what is weighing heavily upon our minds and hearts---how we hate the appearance of evil that has come into our personal perception. But we must not think about this evil or in any way give it power because Almighty God is the absolute and only power in the universe and we must consciously remember and acknowledge this Truth Miracles happen when we take it to Christ, casting all our cares, anxieties and worries into His lap. During our prayer-receptive state of consciously communing with the Lord's indwelling Presence within our heart, we are surrendering everything to Him. THIS IS HOW OUR PERCEIVED PROBLEMS ARE BEST DEALT WITH...THEN WE LATER WITNESS, IN MANY CASES, MIRACLES HAPPEN. God transforms the appearance of evil into the appearance of good. We must get into the habit of no longer relying on our limited and erroneous "knowledge of "good and evil"---which is what got Adam and Eve kicked out of Paradise in the first place. From God's Divine Perspective (the only one that matters) there is no evil on the earth! So why are we beholding it? You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, And cannot look on wickedness. Habakkuk 1:13 AS WE BECOME MORE CHRISTLIKE THEN THE APPEARANCE OF EVIL DIMINISHES WITHIN US, INTERNALLY, AND WITHOUT US, EXTERNALLY. Consider this... If 100% of the world population was fully sanctified holy in Christ Jesus, would any evil, or appearance of evil, be present in the world? Of course not !!! In Reality, Almighty God is the absolute and only Presence and Power in the universe. But we will not clearly see this until we have attained a high degree of Christ-likeness. "I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:" Isaiah 45:5 In other words, there is no power other than the Absolute Power (OMNIPOTENCE) of Almighty God. Jesus said it shall be done unto us as we believe...therefore, if we believe that there is such thing as a power, or powers, opposing God then we have perpetrated idolatry and we are living in a state of faithless fear. Whatever a man fears shall come upon him. Proverbs 10:24. One who is holy and Christlike is fearless. The ungodly unbelievers fight, resist and foolishly attempt to vanquish the appearance of evil in the world absent any reliance on God. The believers, however, ignore the appearance of evil, altogether, and fix their gaze on God, instead, trusting wholly in Him. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Interesting you're expanding. I'm visiting Beechgrove in Kent UK hopefully in June. I'm very interested in joining the Bruderhof community. I pray daily and feel called to that way of life. I'm arriving at it a little late in life but there's still life and energy in this old dog yet. Bruderhof should open a community in Scotland. Apart from the fact it is a beautiful country who may win independence from the the rest of the UK there is alot of depravation and poverty in Scotland and related problems alcoholism, drug addiction etc.
I agree I live in Scotland and feel called to this way of life too!!
@@baxterbunch I used to live in Scotland in the 80s. Loved it there. I have now visited bruderhof community in Kent. Lovely people. If you're interested go and visit. I hope now to return for a longer stay.
@@ruthlaurie-hopper3489 I’ve always wanted to live a simpler life closer to The Lord, I’m pregnant with my second child and I would love for me and my husband to be able to raise our children in such a stable community like this with amazing people that all have one common goal, serving The Lord ❤️
@@baxterbunch They certainly do that and it's a great place to raise children. The education there is top class. The children grow up with order and stability in their lives and a love of God and live by jesus principles from the sermon on the Mount. I would advise you contact them and go to visit if your husband feels the same. Ask if you can join our zoom meeting on a Tuesday evening.
@@ruthlaurie-hopper3489 thank you for the advice!
I just found you guys and your communities. Thank you for the work you're doing!
Awesome! Thank you!
An interesting discussion. I remember years ago at university being involved with left wing politics but was struck at the time with the realisation that many of the most radical were so focused on far away countries ( which is good to help the poorest in other countries) but they were often very switched off to the suffering of their neighbours, the person in the next room or flat. It is important to see and support those suffering whoever and where ever they are.
Love the Bruderhof. ❤️
I wish you had branches in Asia.
Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾
Thanks!
I love the modest clothing! As Christians we need to advocate for the poor and disabled, however, we must use wisdom and discernment when selecting which groups out in the world to support. For instance, abolition of slavery movements in the 1800s were made successful thanks to the tireless work of Christians. But we must be wary of modern groups like antifa and Black Lives Matter. Don't be fooled: these groups are based on a violent, anti-Christian, Marxist ideology and should be avoided, if not confronted concerning their tactics to achieve "social justice." The best thing Christians can do in places needing help is to provide a role model for better living and to teach individuals that the surest way out of poverty is through hard work and self-discipline. This is what I learned from Dr. Ben Carson as he related his experience of living in poverty as a child of a single mother.
Anti-fascism ("anti-fa") arose in pre-Nazi Germany to oppose fascism. It is certainly Nazism/fascism which is based on violence, the repression of freedom, and murderous racism. It's essentially anti-authoritarian, unlike Marxism. Black Lives Matter (I would prefer "All Lives Matter") have had a lot of church support. How can a Christian believe that blacks lives don't matter?
@@bmaurus Of course black lives matter.....but the BLM movement is not about caring for black lives. If that were true then the movement's leaders would be setting an example by mentoring troubled black youth or even exhibiting true social justice by protesting when a white individual is beaten / killed by a cop. There are plenty of UA-cams to show where this happens and nothing is done about it. All Lives Matter demands that justice be shown to all people - not just blacks. Isn't that the proper Christian response to injustice? Thankfully there are plenty of black people that see BLM for what it is - a radical Marxist movement that is anti-Christian.
Hahaha. I'm no fan of antifa and I do believe the BLM movement has been coopted by political parties so I cant support it either but I wonder how you know the things you stated about these groups?
@@johnplain1546 I've listened to their leaders...
@@sassy3923 antifa has no leaders. BLM has been co opted by the Democrats so it's not to be trusted. I'd go listen to fred Hampton and the black panthers if you want to know what the true spirit of BLM is and was at its core. You can get all worked up about it all you want but the message st its core is something your not gonna be able to ignore much longer.
I have a question. You would protest a war that results in freeing people who are experiencing oppression from dictator's? Or certain wars?
Great conversation today. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Thanks for listening
Thanks for this important discussion.
What ways has and does Bruderhof fight abortion ?
Great discussion! Really appreciate these videos. To where down South are you expanding?
Not exactly sure yet but looking for locations. Thanks for watching!
Where on the west coast are you expanding to?
Still looking for a location but getting close I think. As soon as it's official will let you know! - Rich
Where on the West Coast???
Have you ever thought about making a branch in Latinamerica besides Uruguay? I would join your community if you had a branch in Mexico.
Unfortunately not yet! Maybe one day.
So in the Bruderhof the pope , the jesuit pope is Saintly. Did I hear right?
I have been making comments in response to articles on the digital Washington Post newspaper in connection with the recent American election. Some of my comments (most of my comments) have been harsh in tone. I have wondered whether or not it is the right thing to do. My logic has been that maybe it will shock someone into thinking differently; maybe the conversation could be changed. Perhaps of course I'm wrong. I did get some replies both negative and positive. I'm going to have to think about it more. Your videos are very useful. Thank you.
Thank you Cynthia!
Thanks for another thoughtful video. Regarding the Bruderhof's desire to expand out west or down south, are y'all envisioning small, urban or large, rural communities? Either way, if you start looking in the Houston area, I'd be happy to help ... that is if I can be of any help. We could certainly use more Anabaptists in Texas! Plus, you can grow lots of tasty citrus here! Rob and Bettina Zumpe and Red Zimmerman have my contact info. Blessings.
Mother Theres struggled with her faith as she aged as revealed in her letters to friends. We are of God, but we are humans, with frailties and failings. And even Christ fell three times.
Excellent post.
@Jennifer Razzouk It is truly amazing what an individual ( like Teresa) can do in their own strength. Teresa did not believe that Jesus was the only way or truth or life. She encouraged Buddhists to be better Buddhists, Hindus to be better Hindus, Catholics to be better Catholics.....whatever a person believed........that they would simply be better. She didn’t try to alleviate the pain of the suffering and dying because she felt that suffering brought people closer to God. One of her fellow workers who was also a nun put a hot knife on the back of the hand of two very young girls because she thought they had stolen something. And when they cried she threatened them. I say all this because it is very hard (impossible?) to always be good when you are living in your own strength. We need to believe in Jesus and be born again.
Christ fell 3 times? Scripture reference?
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you! As a Catholic... who promotes nonviolence... I resonate deeply with so much of what you share. I'm glad we will connect as brothers and sisters around the throne of Jesus - and before heaven - through a shared commitment to His teachings.
As for the death penalty, did you know that federal executions are proceeding rapidly this year? There have been 8 federal executions this year already - including Orlando Hall - who was the first person charged with the death penalty under the 1994 crime bill you mention in this video.
Please look at Brandon Bernard's case: helpsavebrandon.com
He is set to be executed on December 10th... Human Rights Day...
Thank you. Yes the rush on federal executions is terrible. Looking forward to the day when the death penalty is no longer used. - Rich
Personally, I disagree with your viewpoint on social justice and "protesting." The two scriptures which come to mind right off are... "Resist not evil" Matthew 5:39 and "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6. So, the "appearance of evil," which Jesus instructed us not to regard, is not overcome by physical strength nor mental power, but rather, by abiding in the Holy Spirit wherein we "cast all our cares on Him" (Christ) 1 Peter 5:7. When we make human efforts to rid the world of evil, whether it be by physically and mentally combating it, or by protesting about the perceived problem wherein we take one side or the other, then we are resisting the appearance of evil.
How many of us have become fully sanctified holy in the image and likeness of Christ Jesus, having put on his mind and stature? How can any of us "judge righteous judgment" if we have not yet been made Christlike in holiness? The duty of devout Christians is not to try to transform the external world by physical power or mental might but rather to transform ourselves within, to put on that exalted state of higher consciousness where we are always abiding in the indwelling Christ. Why do I try to pull the speck out of another human's eye when I still have a plank in my own? Have I been made perfect in Christ yet?
The Bible clearly teaches that we are not to fight our own battles but we are the take it to the Lord and let him go before us to correct the appearances of evil. Isaiah 45:2.
Of course we Christians are against war, against killing our fellow humans, against killing the unborn, against pornography and pedophilia, against the violence and sexual perversion depicted in movies and on television shows, etc. However, by protesting these things publicly, we only increase the polarity because there is another side which is functioning as an opposition force and they make maintain the conviction that they are right and we are
wrong. When you have two opposing forces facing off, we with our protest signs and the other side with their particular protest signs... then hatred and conflict is always escalated.
Therefore, when a problem enters our consciousness, we are to go into our closet, in solitude, secrecy, and stillness, become receptive to the Presence of our omniscient Lord, and commune with Him. We do not even ask Jesus to do anything about the perceived problem because there is no need to ask because he already knows everything. He also knows what is weighing heavily upon our minds and hearts, how we hate the appearance of evil that has come into our personal perception. But we must not think about this evil or in any way give it power because almighty God is the absolute and only power in the universe and we must acknowledge it as so.
Miracles happen when we take it to Christ, cast all our cares, anxieties and worries into His lap, during the state of consciously communing with his indwelling Presence within our heart THAT PERCEIVED PROBLEMS ARE BEST DEALT WITH AND IN MANY CASES, MIRACULOUSLY RESOLVED.
We must get into the habit of no longer relying on our limited and erroneous "knowledge of ,good and evil" which is what got Adam and Eve kicked out of Paradise in the first place. From God's Divine Perspective (the only one that matters) there is no evil on the earth! So why are we beholding it? AS WE BECOME MORE CHRIST LIKE THEN THE APPEARANCE OF EVIL DIMINISHES WITHIN US, INTERNALLY, AND WITHOUT US, EXTERNALLY.
Consider this... If 100% of the world population was fully sanctified holy in Christ Jesus, would any evil or appearance of evil be present in the world? Of course not !!!
In Reality, Almighty God is the absolute and only Presence and Power in the universe. But we will not clearly see this until we have attained a high degree of Christ-likeness.
"I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:" Isaiah 45:5
In other words, there is no power other than the Absolute Power (OMNIPOTENCE) of Almighty God. Jesus said it shall be done unto us as we believe... Therefore, if we believe that there is such thing as a power, or powers, opposing God then we have our perpetrating idolatry and living in a state of faithless fear. Whatever a man fear shall come upon him. Proverbs 10:24. One who is holy and Christlike is fearless.
Personally, I disagree with your viewpoint on social justice and "protesting." The two scriptures which come to mind right off are... "Resist not evil" Matthew 5:39 and "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6. So, the "appearance of evil," which Jesus instructed us not to regard, is not overcome by physical strength nor mental power, but rather, by abiding in the Holy Spirit wherein we "cast all our cares on Him" (Christ) 1 Peter 5:7. When we make human efforts to rid the world of evil, whether it be by physically and mentally combating it, or by protesting about the perceived problem wherein we take one side or the other, then we are resisting the appearance of evil.
How many of us have become fully sanctified holy in the image and likeness of Christ Jesus, having put on his mind and stature? How can any of us "judge righteous judgment" if we have not yet been made Christlike in holiness? The duty of devout Christians is not to try to transform the external world by physical power or mental might but rather to transform ourselves within, to put on that exalted state of higher consciousness where we are always abiding in the indwelling Christ. Why do I try to pull the speck out of another human's eye when I still have a plank in my own? Have I been made perfect in Christ yet?
The Bible clearly teaches that we are not to fight our own battles but we are the take it to the Lord and let him go before us to correct the appearances of evil. Isaiah 45:2.
Of course we Christians are against war, against killing our fellow humans, against killing the unborn, against pornography and pedophilia, against the violence and sexual perversion depicted in movies and on television shows, etc. However, by protesting these things publicly, we only increase the polarity because there is another side which is functioning as an opposition force and they maintain the conviction that they are right and we are wrong. When you have two opposing forces facing off, we with our protest signs and the other side with their particular protest signs... then hatred and conflict is always escalated.
Therefore, when a problem enters our consciousness, we are to go into our closet, in solitude, secrecy, and stillness, become receptive to the Presence of our omniscient Lord, and commune with Him. We do not even ask Jesus to do anything about the perceived problem because there is no need to ask because He already knows everything. He knows what is weighing heavily upon our minds and hearts---how we hate the appearance of evil that has come into our personal perception. But we must not think about this evil or in any way give it power because Almighty God is the absolute and only power in the universe and we must consciously remember and acknowledge this Truth
Miracles happen when we take it to Christ, casting all our cares, anxieties and worries into His lap. During our prayer-receptive state of consciously communing with the Lord's indwelling Presence within our heart, we are surrendering everything to Him. THIS IS HOW OUR PERCEIVED PROBLEMS ARE BEST DEALT WITH...THEN WE LATER WITNESS, IN MANY CASES, MIRACLES HAPPEN. God transforms the appearance of evil into the appearance of good.
We must get into the habit of no longer relying on our limited and erroneous "knowledge of "good and evil"---which is what got Adam and Eve kicked out of Paradise in the first place.
From God's Divine Perspective (the only one that matters) there is no evil on the earth! So why are we beholding it?
You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, And cannot look on wickedness.
Habakkuk 1:13
AS WE BECOME MORE CHRISTLIKE THEN THE APPEARANCE OF EVIL DIMINISHES WITHIN US, INTERNALLY, AND WITHOUT US, EXTERNALLY.
Consider this... If 100% of the world population was fully sanctified holy in Christ Jesus, would any evil, or appearance of evil, be present in the world? Of course not !!!
In Reality, Almighty God is the absolute and only Presence and Power in the universe. But we will not clearly see this until we have attained a high degree of Christ-likeness.
"I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:" Isaiah 45:5
In other words, there is no power other than the Absolute Power (OMNIPOTENCE) of Almighty God. Jesus said it shall be done unto us as we believe...therefore, if we believe that there is such thing as a power, or powers, opposing God then we have perpetrated idolatry and we are living in a state of faithless fear. Whatever a man fears shall come upon him. Proverbs 10:24.
One who is holy and Christlike is fearless.
The ungodly unbelievers fight, resist and foolishly attempt to vanquish the appearance of evil in the world absent any reliance on God. The believers, however, ignore the appearance of evil, altogether, and fix their gaze on God, instead, trusting wholly in Him.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6