The pastor who was tasered in Arizona appears to be a brawler, having a quarrelsome nature. It's as if the guy was begging to be tasered. My heart sank when the reporter said he was the pastor of an independent Baptist church (what lovely publicity). It's a good thing the guy isn't a missionary; he'd have gotten a lot worse than a tasering if he smart-mouthed officials like he did in some countries I've tread! Whether or not he was wronged or perceived to be so, Christians and especially leaders must respect people in positions of authority. I'm siding with the policemen on this one!
That said, I want to admit there have been a few times I have been so frustrated with local officials here for being unquestionably unrighteous or plain stupid that I have responded to them with sarcasm or disdain. On two occasions, I returned an hour or so later to ask forgiveness, and they were stunned -- so stunned that I had to explain why I returned -- because of Jesus Christ. They softened and listened.
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Yeah--far more sadly even than the testimony of "independent fundamental Baptists" is the testimony of Jesus Christ and God's Word. This man--if you've ever watched any of his self-YouTubed sermons--is also a brawler when it comes to (ab)using the Scriptures, borderline heresy and slander of God's people.
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