True Christmas Message From Prince Charles

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Prince Charles Warns of 'Crisis,' Danger of Christianity Disappearing From Birthplace Due to Persecution

 

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

December 18, 2013|12:00 pm

Prince Charles said Tuesday that organized persecution of Christians in the Middle East has reached a "crisis" point and that Christianity is in danger of disappearing from its birthplace, which would result in the world losing something "irreplaceably precious."

"It seems to me that we cannot ignore the fact that Christians in the Middle East are, increasingly, being deliberately targeted by fundamentalist Islamist militants. Christianity was, literally, born in the Middle East and we must not forget our Middle Eastern brothers and sisters in Christ," the Prince of Wales said at an Advent reception for Middle East Christians.

"Today, the Middle East and North Africa has the lowest concentration of Christians in the world – just four percent of the population and it is clear that the Christian population of the Middle East has dropped dramatically over the last century and is falling still further," he continued.

The event was attended by notable figures like Prince Ghazi of Jordan, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols, and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

Concern for Christians in the Middle East has been growing in recent years due to the numerous Arab uprisings in the region, with several Christian groups, including the Russian Orthodox Church, warning that extremists are exterminating followers of Christ.

Even regions that had previously been considered safe for Christians, such as Northern Iraq, have lately seen an increase in violent activity, with bombings in October forcing Christians to flee the region in panic. Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a number of these attacks. Meanwhile, Christians in surrounding villages have complained about harassment from police.

 

At the Advent reception, Prince Ghazi, who has met with and hosted Christian leaders like Pope Benedict XVI and has been a voice for interfaith dialogue and Muslim-Christian relationships, also noted that Christianity has a very important place in the Arab world.

"Christians were present in the Arab world 600 years before Muslims," he said, according to The Telegraph.

"Indeed, Arabs were perhaps the first non-Hebrew Christians in the world, and became Christians during Jesus Christ's own lifetime."

In his speech, Prince Charles said that the danger of Christians being driven out of their birthplace would have consequences for everyone, as "we all lose something immensely and irreplaceably precious when such a rich tradition dating back two thousand years begins to disappear."

He pointed out that Christians are not the only faith community suffering in the Middle East, nor is the Middle East the only region where Christians are suffering, but he wanted to focus on the church communities' current plight there because of the historical significance.

"For twenty years, I have tried to build bridges between Islam and Christianity and to dispel ignorance and misunderstanding," the Prince of Wales said.

"The point though, surely, is that we have now reached a crisis where the bridges are rapidly being deliberately destroyed by those with a vested interest in doing so – and this is achieved through intimidation, false accusation and organized persecution – including to Christian communities in the Middle East at the present time."

The heir to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II called on redoubled efforts from Christians, Jews and Muslims to work for truth, justice, compassion and human rights in the Middle East region, and follow the message of "love thy neighbor," which he argued is at the very heart of all three religions. He added that there is "no better time" to be reminded of this message than Christmas.

"My prayer this afternoon is for all beleaguered communities and I believe that Western Christians ought to pray earnestly for fellow-believers in the Middle East," the Prince of Wales concluded.

 

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[Guest]

None Dare

 

For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. Jeremiah 8:11

 

Call It Treason

 

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14

 

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....At the Advent reception, Prince Ghazi, who has met with and hosted Christian leaders like Pope Benedict XVI and has been a voice for interfaith dialogue and Muslim-Christian relationships, also noted that Christianity has a very important place in the Arab world....

....The heir to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II called on redoubled efforts from Christians, Jews and Muslims to work for truth, justice, compassion and human rights in the Middle East region, and follow the message of "love thy neighbor," which he argued is at the very heart of all three religions. He added that there is "no better time" to be reminded of this message than Christmas....

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The

 

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

 

 

Very

 

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18

 

Heart

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

 

Of God

 

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
 

And The Big Lie

 

Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.

 

Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

 

These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 1 John 2:22-26

[other one]

I find it surprising coming from him.

[desi2007]

...interesting.

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That Prince Charles would make a statement on Advent about Christianity anywhere in the world should surprise no one.

 

After all, when he ascends to the British Throne, he will be the Head of the Church of England, and as such the Leader of all who hold to the Anglican faith.

 

That said, it SHOULD come as a surprise, that Prince Charles would not admit that military action by the West in recent decades...Britain included....has done MORE to drive Christians from the Middle East than perhaps Muslim extremism.

 

The Iraq war, for example, did more to harm Christian minorities in that country and has led to a mass exodus by Christians to leave.

 

A similar fate could face Christians in Syria should Britain side with the rebels in that civil war...since Syria's Christians back Assad and his Alawite muslim minority.

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Prince Charles was likely playing to his domestic Christian audience in making his statements...telling them what they'd like to hear...than promoting any policy positions he might actually take to protect Christians against Muslims when he becomes King.

[ncn]

 

 

After all, when he ascends to the British Throne, he will be the Head of the Church of England, and as such the Leader of all who hold to the Anglican faith.

 

 You are 100% sure he will become the head of the Church of England 

 

That would only happen if he were to be crowned King , something that may very well not happen. 

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Didn't say in absolutes that Charles WOULD reign...

 

Yet in all probability, Charles WILL become King, considering his parents' advanced ages (Queen Elizabeth 87 and Prince Philip 92) and declining health...and the fact he is next in line to the throne.

 

But, you are correct, that Charles without doubt WILL ascend the throne is certainly not a given.

 

(After all, the Queen Mum lived to over 100 if memory serves me...Queen Elizabeth could hypothetically outlive Prince Charles...however unlikely that is...)

 

That said, should Charles reign, chances are he will also not reign as long as his mother.

 

His mother assumed the throne at age 25 in 1953...Prince Charles in now 65 years old... Queen Elizabeth has been on the throne for 60 years....If Charles ascended to the throne today, he would have to live to at least 125 years of age to equal the longevity of his mother's reign.

 

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My guess, however: YES, we WILL see a King Charles somewhere in the near future....if only for a brief reign compared to that of his mother.

 

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In the meantime, Charles remains the heir apparent...and continues to act and speak as the future King.

[ncn]

Actually there is another other option.

 

While I have no authority to speak on behalf of the Royal family nor wish to do so,,,

I would run the risk of not being invited again. 

 

At the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth II , Prince Charles will be acclaimed King.

 

Not until a period of mourning will his coronation be held.

 

It is common knowledge in many circles that there is more than a likelihood;

he will abdicate in favor of a more modern and younger member of the family. 

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Look.

 

Anything is possible.

 

The entire Royal Family and lineage could be wiped out by an asteroid....

England can be wiped of the face of the map by Nuclear war....

The Royal Family can repent and finally swear allegiance to Louis the 16th of France as their rightful monarch....

 

But by all sensible observations, actions and indications, Charles intends to ascend the throne and serve as King...and has never suggested anything to the contrary.

 

To claim otherwise is spurious speculation and more than just common codswollop!

[ncn]

 

But by all sensible observations, actions and indications, Charles intends to ascend the throne and serve as King...and has never suggested anything to the contrary.

 

To claim otherwise is spurious speculation and more than just common codswollop!

 

One would need to have spoken to him personally to make that assumption.

 

The last time I was at the garden party we talked of other things and those remain in private.   

 

 

On that note I shall bow out of the conversation.