A largely-conservative suburban community in the Kansas City area saw LGBTQ activism infiltrate their school in a matter of days.  On Friday teachers and staff of an elementary school were issued a shirt that featured a rainbow heart, with the name of the elementary school on it. They were told to wear it to school on Monday.  What teachers were not told was that a school board meeting was planned for Monday evening where new policies regarding LGBTQ and gender choice as a protected non-discriminatory right would be introduced and voted on in all in one meeting—a meeting that was largely unpublicized. The effect of a school district policy change like this will permanently alter bathrooms, locker rooms and sports policies—yes, even in an elementary school.

There was a quick attempt to rally believers for prayer over the weekend and to represent their views at the school board meeting,  which was held at 5pm (difficult for working people to make). The meeting was 80 minutes long. Believers and LGBTQ activists were permitted to speak.  There was no discussion by school board members, the request for an extension so that more people could share their concerns was denied.  A vote was taken. The policy was enacted. In a matter of just a few days, this policy was introduced and made “law” within the district. This was in the bible belt, in a suburban community far from California or New York.  It was a grim wake-up call for Christians in the heartland.

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Here are thoughts in response:

1. Surprisingly, some believers do not know that the rainbow is a symbol that the LGBTQ activists and community use to represent their agenda and rights. We read that the shirt that teachers were asked to wear did not raise red flags with some of the teachers who were believers.  There is always a message behind the message when the rainbow is used—it is not just a “cute design” and nothing more.  Are you sure that your friends and family are wise to this symbol when they see it?  It is everywhere—if you look.  While it is mostly in your face, it is sometimes very subtle—we must be wise and attentive! Ask God for eyes to see it. 
2. Some believe the lie that these laws just help protect against bullying and nothing more.  That is a naive view and an explanation that many activists spread that helps bring acceptance of these policies. These decisions are not innocuous.  Whether or not the school board is aware, it is a means to be able to elevate some points of view and thoughts, while deeming any opposing views and biblical values as hate speech and bullying.  There are laws that are being enacted that are bringing consequences against people who would speak out against such policies because of religious belief and principles.  A bill sits in Congress at this moment, waiting on the Senate to flip so that they can pass a national law requiring these policies to be implemented nationwide—in all areas of public life. It is called HR5 and you can read more about that effort here. The desire to infiltrate our culture with pro-LGBTQ policies is not going away. 
3. Pray to strengthen the spiritual discernment and the strength to stand for the fellow believers in your life and the church in general.  We are being forced to “choose a side” these days–there are fewer and fewer gray areas where Christians can “hide.” As our nation and world changes and continues to embrace darkness, we must stand and be the light that Christ has called us to be.  Sometimes—no—most of the time it is uncomfortable, but all of the time it is required of us. Caring about the lost is telling them the truth.  Much of the church has either cloistered themselves away so that they have no interaction or desire to touch those “in the world” or we have become so much like the world that we offer them nothing different–no truth, no hope, and no salvation. Let’s be the light in the darkness. 
4.  Some are naive to believe that these policies and ideologies won’t touch their schools or district.  Even with a Christian principal in a public school, there is still reason to pray.  Continue to be vigilant about what is happening in your schools and community.  It only takes a foothold, and if believers are not alert and discerning, they can easily let in books, curriculum, policies, and school officials that are bringing in the darkness we have been focusing on here.  Yes, there are communities all over the bible belt and heartland who are battling these policies—no one is immune.

As Lisa Cherry from Frontline Family Ministries shares (it was her alert and reporting that brought this story to us), Revelation talks about many taking the mark of the beast. She remarks, “Have you ever asked yourself why? Surely it was because they were blinded and could not see it coming. Folks, this is the spirit of the antichrist moving in our midst.”

We couldn’t agree more.  Subtle yet shocking. Seemingly helpful but harmful. Inclusive but in reality very exclusive. It is time to be in the Word, pray for discernment and wisdom, and take action–our communities need the Christ in us.

Share how you are praying and taking action in your hometown to stand for truth and religious freedom.

(Article by Kris Kubal, IFA Staff.)