There are a couple different usages for the term "Christian Supremacist." The first is for the belief that Christians have a right and duty to rule over non-Christian people. The second is that Christ is the only way to God the Father.
I am mildly opposed to the belief that Christians have a right and duty to rule over non-Christians. I believe we should, but I also believe in the principles of a democratic republic. All authority comes from God, God gives man the ability to elect his own rulers, and God appoints them as such. Now true, there was a time when God specifically called someone to be leader(not quite the democratic process), but you have to remember, that was a time when information was not readily available to the people. Through the evolution of technology though, that info is readily available, and seeing how much God blessed America, I would say He has few qualms about a Godly democratic republic. So I believe whoever is elected has the God-given right and duty to govern the people, the ONLY person who has the authority and the right to install himself as an authority is Christ. So I believe in Christian supremacy (in the context of politics) in that Christ will one day rule both believers and non-believers (even though in the thousand year reign of Christ I doubt there will be many non-believers). As for now though, I believe if people had the votes to elect J. Fred Muggs (look him up) to office, they should be able to do it.
As to the second form of Christian supremacy, the belief that Christ is the ONLY way to God, I fully support. Christ said "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no man comes to the Father but by me." (John 14:6) Romans 3:22-26 among many other scriptures comes to my mind on this subject too. Rom 3:22-26 states clearly the way to be justified in God's eyes is through Christ. Now unless there is something I (and thousands of Biblical scholars) have missed, Jesus Christ is the one and only mediator in God's court.
Now true, saying that you are a Christian Supremacist sounds a little harsh, maybe offensive to some, but the Gospel is not politically correct by today's standards. Christians today are being pulled into the politically correct movement, many by saying there is more than one way to God. That is why this is so important, it must be known throughout the world that Jesus Christ is the only way to God, and we must not back down on this issue, because besides the fact that there are none who are sinless, the most important need-to-know fact of salvation is Christianity alone offers the path to God.
Along side these arguments, I would call myself a Christian Supremacist because there are many different denominations of Christianity, and I believe that as long as they teach and follow the Gospel, they can do whatever they want in the way of rituals, minor doctrines, and living life. (Within the boundaries of God's law of course)
Well enough of my babbling, if you have any objections, comments, or questions, please leave them on my discussion page on you tube.
I recently wrote an additional section to my year-old review of the book, "The Shack," that addresses this very issue - that Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to God. The book puts words in Jesus' mouth and causes Him to claim that He is the "best" way to God. This is indicative of the politically correct Christianity we are seeing today. This addition to my review is found on my blog, "Buffalo Noise," at http://buffalonoise.blogspot.com/2010/04/addition-to-my-review-of-shack.html
ReplyDeleteThe complete review is found at http://buffalonoise.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-of-shack.html