Sunday, May 31, 2009

Steve Beren - former antiwar radical, now a patriotic activist

Steve Beren - former antiwar radical, now a patriotic activist

Today, I am a patriot. I love this country, and defend it. But I was not always a patriot. I was once an opponent of the United States, opposed in principle to the very concept of patriotism. I opposed America and supported its enemies.

Today, I am an evangelical Christian. On February 10, 1995, I made a life-changing decision to turn away from my past and to commit my life to Christ. I certainly had a past worth turning away from. But I was not always a Christian. I was once an atheist, opposed in principle to the very concept of Christianity. I mocked God, and ridiculed faith and moral values.

When I hear the words of Amazing Grace - "that saved a wretch like me" - I know those words are meant for me. Some people wrestle with the demons of alcoholism or drug addiction or depression. My demons were different.

I pray that this testimony will lead others to the same choice.

1 comment:

  1. So thankful for God's grace reaching you! So grateful you chose to accept! So grateful that you teach, expound and point the way to truth from a perspective our society NEEDS to be able to hear from!

    Keep leaning into Him so you won't get too weary! Keep fighting the GOOD fight of faith!

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