I know it's hurtful when we hear people like Bill Maher say some of the things they say and their audiences laugh with delight, but be encouraged. It's obvious Bill Mahur does not understand God. He is however, reflecting on what he thinks he does understand, and we can use that to build a dialog with others.
Pray for Bill Maher, not that his mouth should be closed, but his eyes opened. Keep in mind that we are to Love those that hate us.
Not speaking of end times here, but I believe we are entering a time where the church will be tested and corrected. Brought back in line with Gods word. I believe God is allowing this slow rise of persecution of His church in these days in order to separate the wheat from the chaff.
To me, the church has once again prostituted herself so much to the point where we are failing to be effective once again. So much so, that we should ask, is it any wonder why people like Bill Maher say and think what they do?
I sympathies with Bill Maher. I would ask that we all try to do the same. To show him some compassion, some mercy for what he says. There is a reason why, and he does have an audience. If we are going to say we have faith in Christ and be effective for Christ we need to let Christ be there for the world thought us, instead of fighting the world in the name of Christ. The true test of anyone's faith will come from who will stand for Christ in love, mercy, forgiveness, kindness, gentleness when other will not. The meek will inherit the earth.