#christian unity

[this-is-anti-religion]

Christophobia is being asking personal questions about my faith by strangers because "Christians aren't oppressed" (maybe not in your country but they are still the most oppressed religion in the world... maybe don't be so western centeric...) and being told that my religion shouldn't be respected because "its nothing but a cancerous delusion" like- sure Christians have systemic power and privilege in many western nations but i have received more harassment online for my faith than any of my friends of other faiths

This is Christomisia, Western Centrism, and saneism.

I desperately need people to remember that the United States is not the entire world. Just because Christians hold systematic powers 🇺🇸HERE🇺🇸 doesn't mean that they hold systematic power 🌎EVERYWHERE ELSE!🌏

[thehub-inspiredbyfaith]

One Body. One Spirit

“Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” — 1 Corinthians 10:17

When Jesus broke the bread, He wasn’t just starting a meal; He was starting a movement.

The table He set still stretches across generations and nations. Around it, the proud learn humility, the weary find rest, and the divided discover they belong.

Unity isn’t sameness. It’s harmony, a sacred sound made when different notes choose to listen to one another.

In a world that builds walls, Christ still builds a table.

Sit there. Listen. Forgive. Break the bread. Pass the cup.

Because at His table, no one sits higher, and no one sits lower; we are one in the Body of Christ.

Reflection Prayer:

Lord Jesus, teach me to love Your people the way You love Your Church. Heal what divides us. Unite us in Your Spirit. Let Your table be our meeting place again. Amen.

[thepastisalreadywritten]

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[yahwmichael]

Rise up and proclaim the truth

Note: in order to understand what I'm about to say, I suggest you watch the whole video. Also, the following text may contain strong language, viewer discretion is advised.

My brothers and sisters, it's time we rise and be aware of what's happening around us. I'm not an "Islamophobe" or "racist" for I'm simply a man who knows the scriptures and history. My home state Florida is facing problems such as these in NY, even Texas almost having a construct of Muslim City, under their own laws. Now you be asking, why should we care? Is not our country based on freedom of religion? To which I point out the following.

Muhammad, a man much like Joseph Smith, who supposedly got in contact with an angel of light. An angel, which assaulted to the point where the man was afraid, and the angel FORCED Muhammad to write what he wanted. Thus began the long story of Islam. A man not only tormented, but also perverted. A man who married and consummated the marriage when she was 9...I wish I made that up, yet the muslims admit this. Their own scriptures say that she STill played with DOLLS. This man stole a wife from his own family, he bathed in water filled with-dead corpses, menstrual water, and feces. I wish I made that up too. Come years later and you have the Era of the sword spreading throughout the east and then the west, which sparked the crusades. Why? For the Muslims killed not only Christians, but any other person of another belief. Which is the reason why Persia barely follows Zoroastrianism. They killed the men and children, and raped the women. Heck, the faith allows the husband to SLAP the women if she gets out of line. Quite frankly, I don't want to see my sisters in Christ be deceived and recieve such treatment, neither innocent children. And my brothers, you should feel this too.

Gal 1:8-9 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

2Cor 11:14 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

And believe me you, read the notes of the OT of false prophets, how you will know them, Muhammad screams it, along with these verses exposing who he truly served. Why do I say all this? Because it's time we become aware and project our voices to our leaders. It doesn't matter if you agree with the current leader, but project and express the truth of this disease. Many of our brothers and sisters are persecuted in Africa and the middle east by the Islamists. How much longer before they do the same to us? What, you think it can't get that bad? I suggest you watch this full video to think otherwise. Warning though, it doesn't hold back.

It's time to wake up and fight. "oh it's not my problem" is what lead to the problems that we face a society today. Eventually, leading to greater conflicts in the future for our children and our childrens children. Speak up and don't be afraid. For if God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 and study to divide the word of truth 2 Timothy 2:15

If you want to learn more about Islam, I reccomend these:

Sam Shamoun

Godlogic Aplogetics

Saint AVS

Shalom and blessings my family. Rise up together, to persevere and prevail the evil!

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[natetheantiquarian]

The Eucharist in Context: Sacrifice, Hope, and Sacred Meals

Episode Summary:In this episode, Nate and David continue their exploration of the Eucharist by widening the lens—pulling in insights from ancient sacrifice, communal meals, modern church practices, and even pagan rituals. From Corinth to Greenville, sacred meals have always carried meaning beyond mere food. This installment asks the deeper questions: What does communion actually do? How does it…

The Eucharist in Context: Sacrifice, Hope, and Sacred Meals

[biblebloodhound]

Accept One Another (Romans 15:7-13)

It is very difficult to have hope, peace, and spiritual power, whenever there is disunity.

Christian Unity, by Gisele Bauche Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise you among the…

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[findingrome1]

Peace be with you all friends, happy All Hallows Eve to you!! This will be a somewhat lengthy post because I think I have some ideas worth sharing.

So for those of you who don't know All Hallow's Eve is the day before all saints day. The day when the Church remembers her saints. The Catholic and Orthodox churches alongside high church protestants observe the day as to keep alive the memory of those who gave their lives to the faith, either working tirelessly to spread the Gospel, help us to understand the nature of God better, or literally gave their lives in witness for the Gospel.

A few saints outside of the Bible I think are worth sharing.

Saint Athanasius- 5x exiled for defending the divinity of Christ and kept fighting heresy.

Saint Anslem- Theologian who made the ontological argument of God.

Saint Patrick- Herald of God's kingdom to Ireland.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe- Took the place of a married Jewish man destined to be killed in WW2 at the cost of his life.

Saint Justin Martyr- Early Church Father who recklessly defended the Christain faith, to the point of writing letters to the Roman Emperor to debunk rumors. This cost him his life.

Sadly (at least to me) this day marks the anniversary of when Dr. Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses, which contained 95 points of protest against the perceived and real problems occurring within the Roman Catholic church. Ofc the indulgences scheme to build Saint Peter's Basicillia comes to mind yet there was plenty of clerical and liturgical abuses, inconsistentcy in training for the priesthood going on too. I am not going to talk about why I think the Catholic position is more correct. Plenty of smart people have done this before me. What I will offer are a few ideas to foster deeper unity.

Working in common interest- while having deep differences Catholics, Orthodox and Lutherans share a common foundation and values. For example Christian orthodoxy (just right belief, not the churches) rejects aborti0n. Think about how much more of a statement it would be if Catholics and Protestants if instead of holding separate marches were one big march at state capitals?

Learning from one another- As Thomas Aquinas said "All truth, is God's truth". While I don't believe God intended his beloved Church to fracture this to me seems very human. God works with human errors as he did with Israel when they fractured, God's grace and power works through all who strive to know him. While I am Catholic I still consume non-Catholic Christian media. For example on Youtube the Lutheran Pastor Jordan B. Cooper, makes videos about the Lutheran confession explaining it. These videos help inform me so I don't strawman Lutherans and I better understand the Catholic faith by seeing the differences. Furthermore he makes other videos especially on etiquette which is informative.

Talk to each other- similar to my first point, but different enough to be worth mentioning. If we talk to each other, it will do so much good. When we talk to each other it will break down prejudices and enlighten both parties quickly. We will see each other as more than souls 'on the wrong side' but friends who we value and care to learn more about.

I hope this post gives some helpful thoughts. May the love of Jesus Christ that surpasses all understanding br with you all.

[thecatholicbozo]

The Unity of Charity (Demons Hate this One Weird Trick)

"We must also take into account that at the time of our change of life we declare perpetual warfare against the devil. Now there is nothing he fears so much as the unity of charity. For if we give away all we possess for God's sake - this the devil does not fear, because he himself possesses nothing. If we fast, he has no fear of our action because he does not use food himself. If we make long watchings, again he is not alarmed, for he himself never slumbers. But when we are united in brotherly love, then he is intensely affrighted - because we hold firmly here upon earth the treasure that he thought light of keeping in heaven." "So it is that Holy Church, described as an army in battle array, inspires terror, because as the enemy fears at the sight of the battleline well-ordered & compact, so in the same way the devil trembles when he beholds persons of spiritual life armed with the weapons of virtue living together in the unity of concord. He grieves most deeply in his defeat when he fails to break through their ranks and separate them by discord. Hence it is written of our Lord: "Hus place is in peace... there hath he broken the powers of bows, the shield, the sword, and the battle." We see then that concord shatters all the weapons of the evil one."

-Hugh of St. Victor, in his commentary upon Chapter I of the Rule of St Augustine