Will Grigg?s Liberty Minute

August 18, 2010

The Second Great Commandment requires that we love our neighbors as ourselves. This isn?t limited to those who are fellow believers. The same is true of the Golden Rule: We are to do as we would be done to without regard to the recipients of that divinely ordained treatment.

One way American Christians put those principles into practice is to defend the rights of all citizens, irrespective of denominational or religious affiliation. And yes, this does include Americans who profess the Muslim faith.

When asked ?who is my neighbor?? the Lord answered that question by offering a parable in which the virtue of loving one?s neighbor was exhibited by a Samaritan ? someone who adhered to a pagan religion that sometimes led to violent clashes with the Jews.

Jesus taught the Jews of His time that Samaritans were their neighbors ? just as American Muslims are our neighbors today. As Christians we are called to extend God?s love to them. As Americans it is our duty to defend their rights.

Let us take back the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.