Taking a Stand

What is happening in America?

It’s a sad day when people are criticized for standing up for Jesus Christ and sharing their faith, but that’s exactly what’s happening.

The latest controversy involves the Heisman Trophy-winning American football quarterback for the Florida Gators, Tim Tebow.

Tebow has helped put together an anti-abortion ad for this Sunday’s Super Bowl. The ad, funded by the conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, includes Tebow and his mother, Pam Tebow, encouraging pregnant women to continue their pregnancies as she did.

The ad has sparked a firestorm of attacks and criticism.

Critics, such as women’s and gay rights groups, note that CBS is breaking precedent by airing the ad, as networks have generally avoided political advocacy during the Super Bowl in the past. I guess they don’t have a problem with all the beer ads during the game.

Nevertheless, both Tim Tebow and CBS are standing behind their decision to promote Focus on the Family’s message.

Good for them! It’s time that someone stood up for what’s right.

More Christians need to take a stand without worrying that they might offend someone.

That’s what veteran TV newsman Brit Hume did recently. When asked about Tiger Woods' affairs, Mr. Hume didn’t mince words. He told it like it is.

He said Tiger Woods should trade his Buddhist faith for Christianity if he wants to make a personal comeback. Woods can probably make a comeback in golf, Hume said, but if he wants to get his life straight he needs to turn to Jesus.

Amen! Only in Jesus is there forgiveness of sin.

Hume came under sharp attack for trying to “proselytize.” But he stood by his words and rightfully so. I commend him for taking such a bold stand on national TV.

May more of us follow these examples and share our faith.

It’s time to take a stand. Speak up for what’s right. And let the love of Christ shine through your life.