Why do we complain when discriminated against?

[mathematoons]

In another thread I started, imagining a possible future scenario of persecution of Christians in America, someone brought up a very good point:

The loudest ones are the Christians who demand tolerance in those countries where they are persecuted. And of course, they are right, they should not be persecuted. The ironic thing about you (not personally) that you want to discriminate against certain people, but when you are the target of discrimination then you are upset. Can’t have your cake and eat it, too.

Leaving aside the question about us “discriminating” against others, I remembered the verse, “Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward in heaven is very great. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.” (Matthew 5:12.) Yet in this forum, I see very little of this attitude when it comes to the topic of our culture’s changing attitude toward our faith. I’m guilty of this problem myself when I fear someday losing my job (or worse) for refusing to deny Jesus. But according to Him, we are better off when persecuted than when accepted. So why do we complain when we are discriminated against for our faith?

 

[JurisPrudens]

In another thread I started, imagining a possible future scenario of persecution of Christians in America, someone brought up a very good point:

Leaving aside the question about us “discriminating” against others, I remembered the verse, “Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward in heaven is very great. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.” (Matthew 5:12.) Yet in this forum, I see very little of this attitude when it comes to the topic of our culture’s changing attitude toward our faith. I’m guilty of this problem myself when I fear someday losing my job (or worse) for refusing to deny Jesus. But according to Him, we are better off when persecuted than when accepted. So why do we complain when we are discriminated against for our faith?

I think, it is right to complain, as people do that not for their own sake. They are lamenting the fall of the faith and morals in the nation. It is obviously bad when a nation, previously Christian, looses its faith.

So, Christians complaining are concerned about public good, not about their personal security.

 

[Virga]

It’s better to be persecuted for doing what is right than to be accepted for doing wrong. However, being persecuted isn’t a good thing in itself. When we talk of being blessed, it’s a reminder that although we are suffering injustice, we are doing so for the glory of God.

That doesn’t mean we should seek persecution or accept it passively. We also shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the change in morals in society. The issue isn’t only about being discriminated against.

 

[RedFox0456]

The reason I have the initial averse reaction to discrimination is that it is through ignorance. I believe that with such discrimination, the Truth is being suppressed. I feel that such actions will keep others from coming to the Truth. Of course, then one must remember that it is through our example in times of difficulty that the Holy Spirit can really work. People are not inspired by the man who is willing to go to the fish fry for his faith. They are inspired by the one who will suffer ridicule and abuse, and who will continue to love, for his faith.