In recent years, censorship on social media has increased. similarly Reporting a Non-Criminal Hate Incident (NCHI). You can report anything as a crime if you feel it's appropriate.
Increased censorship
In the past decade alone, British police investigated Over 250,000 NCHI – an average of 66 per day. one CBN News In an article published this week, we highlight some examples of people who: charged Among them are veteran Adam Smith Connor, who was convicted of a “thought crime” for praying outside the buffer zone of an abortion clinic, and Kelvin, a fellow British army veteran who was disciplined and investigated by the military. -Includes Dr. Light. rear transgender I was offended by Wright's posts supporting women's rights.
if If that wasn't shocking enough, British lawyer and free speech advocate Sarah Phillimore came under police investigation for posting a joke about her cat being a Methodist on social media. Fillimore said it was her way of testing British censorship laws, and it worked.
Definition of a non-criminal hate incident
Hate incidents other than crimes are defined As a “non-criminal incident” recognized by victims or others motivated by hostility or prejudice; ”
Even looking at the few cases mentioned here, it is hard not to be shocked that people can be punished in this way. They weren't attacking anyone. Although they had done nothing wrong, all of them were in trouble with the law for the following reasons: how their actions were perceived. things like this leaving one feeling behind They are afraid to speak up or express a different opinion because it could get them into trouble, even if they are ultimately innocent. We've seen this many times in recent years with cancel culture. just Guilt and blame of those targeted.
the party is always right
I can't help but think of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. There he focuses on the workings of the Party, which is a totalitarian government. He quotes:
“Every record has been destroyed and falsified, every book rewritten, every picture repainted, every statue and street building renamed, every date changed.” changed. And the process continues day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. There is nothing other than the infinite present in which the party is always right. ”
No matter what the party says, there are no exceptions. must be submitted. This way, everyone can stay in line by following what is imposed. With such power, society will change as those in power desire. It is subjectivism on a transcendental level.
instead of god
In essence, godless humanity attempts to place itself in the position of the Lord Himself and interprets how the world sacrifices absolute truth. It's doing what's right in your eyes (Judges 21:25), trust your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5) and go my own way (Isaiah 53:6). As Christians, we need to be aware of these things because they happen all the time in this world. So how should we respond?
not compatible
In the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans, he urges believers not to follow the patterns of this world (Romans 12:2). John takes it a step further and says, “You shall not love the world or the things of the world” (1 John 2:15), with a warning that the lovers of the world do not have in them the love of God the Father. It should cause the body of Christ to pause and reflect. Who will they follow, the world or God? Is it power or the king of kings? Although God has established kings and authorities, we ultimately serve one master. How much more do we recognize that reality when those in power rebel against God rather than through what God intended them to lead?
Easy example of this This is the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel chapter 3. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon decreed that everyone must worship the golden image he had erected, but they refused because they glorified God above all else. they will be punished be placed It took place in a furnace heated to seven times the normal temperature (verse 19). Despite being in the furnace, the king saw that everyone was in the furnace. Burnt And that a fourth figure was there with them. explained as “sons of God” (v25). The point is that there was divine intervention because these people refused to conform to the world around them regardless of the consequences. They recognized that honoring God is far more important than any authority figure.
Preach the gospel and live patiently
Later, in the book of Acts, the apostles continued to preach the gospel even though they were told not to.Acts 4:17) and despite being imprisoned. The apostle Paul, placed under house arrest in Rome at the end of Acts, continued to preach the gospel “boldly and without hindrance.”Acts 28:31). Friends, no matter what opposition believers have faced in Biblical times, throughout history, and today, we must continue to preach the gospel and persevere. Can you do it? stay the course And let's spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.
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