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Rebellion and Free Speech
My friend, you forgot something very important:
146:2.13 (1640.2)12. All believers in this gospel should pray sincerely for the extension of the kingdom of heaven. Of all the prayers of the Hebrew scriptures he commented most approvingly on the petition of the Psalmist: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Purge me from secret sins and keep back your servant from presumptuous transgression.” Jesus commented at great length on the relation of prayer to careless and offending speech, quoting: “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” “The human tongue,” said Jesus, “is a member which few men can tame, but the spirit within can transform this unruly member into a kindly voice of tolerance and an inspiring minister of mercy.”
Wow, what a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on the importance of free speech and rebellion! Your analysis of the current drive for Hate Speech Legislation and its parallels with Lucifer's attempts to control the narrative is spot on. I particularly appreciated your emphasis on the decentralized nature of the market of ideas and the need for truth recognition to bring about justice and righteousness. Your reference to Jesus' willingness to speak truth to power and his response to the Jewish leaders' request to silence the crowds is a timely reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Thank you for sharing your insights and for being a voice for truth and freedom!