"A Day of Rage"

As of the publication of this article, over 700 people have died in violent and bloody protests throughout Egypt, as Muslim Brotherhood backers clashed with fellow Muslims, security forces, and Christians in what was designated a “Day of Rage.”

The point of this article is not to engage in a political discussion, but merely to comment on the perceived need to use violence to achieve a desired result. A peacemaker is one who actively works to bring about peace and reconciliation where there is hatred and enmity. Jesus said in Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Christians are to “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another …” (Romans 12:10). As far as enemies are concerned, Paul wrote, “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not”
(Romans 12:14).

No true follower of God or Christ would use physical violence to produce a political result. True followers of God seek peaceful resolutions to earthly problems. They do not kill or destroy. The Lord said, “Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit” (Matthew 7:17-18). The “evil fruit” of death and destruction promptly shows that the protestors are not of God, but of the devil.

Kyle Campbell