Ignoring this doctrine turned Christians into religious serfs

https://www.wnd.com/2021/05/lost-doctrine-turned-christians-religious-serfs/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=wnd-brief&utm_campaign=dailypm&utm_content=brief&ats_es=57139bde57e070d7cce67b2f02003c45

This (from the linked article):

Being able to calmly, rationally and persistently speak plain truth in the face of vicious mockery and slander from the world is (behind prayer) the most powerful weapon we have in the culture war.

is what I did on another board (a board that, far as I know, no one here frequents).......... and I was summarily driven from that board and I am hated by even the moderators there two of whom followed me to TPF to disparage me there.

Now, I won't say that I was never in anyone's face about anything. I stood up and fought if people were rude and/or dismissive. But truth was something that some forums, some people, some governments....... do not wish to read or hear.

Jen wrote:This (from the linked article):

Being able to calmly, rationally and persistently speak plain truth in the face of vicious mockery and slander from the world is (behind prayer) the most powerful weapon we have in the culture war.

is what I did on another board (a board that, far as I know, no one here frequents)..........  and I was summarily driven from that board and I am hated by even the moderators there two of whom followed me to TPF to disparage me there.

Now, I won't say that I was never in anyone's face about anything.  I stood up and fought if people were rude and/or dismissive.  But truth was something that some forums, some people, some governments....... do not wish to read or hear.

Jen wrote:This (from the linked article):

Being able to calmly, rationally and persistently speak plain truth in the face of vicious mockery and slander from the world is (behind prayer) the most powerful weapon we have in the culture war.

is what I did on another board (a board that, far as I know, no one here frequents)..........  and I was summarily driven from that board and I am hated by even the moderators there two of whom followed me to TPF to disparage me there.

Now, I won't say that I was never in anyone's face about anything.  I stood up and fought if people were rude and/or dismissive.  But truth was something that some forums, some people, some governments....... do not wish to read or hear.

You are exactly correct, Jen! The Bible is clear that many will be deceived and because of their deception, will perpetuate that deception. If you look at things like evolution, abortion & the Wuhan virus, it is quite easy to lie to and deceive the masses. Some have even said that it is easier to get the masses to believe a lie rather than the truth.