Are "good" Christians afraid to stand up for their own religion?

I can tell you as a good Christian and follower of Christ that those you mention above are NOT true Christians. While they may call themselves that, they are in fact not. In the bible it says to turn the other cheek, and treat others how you would want to be treated. Myself being a true Christian do not hate gays, liberals, killers, atheists, etc. I do not approve of it because I know its wrong, but I try to love others as Christ loved us. I can't stand when people like you mentioned above do things like that then bash the "Christian" name making many of us fall for their faults. I proudly try and stand up to them, and others challenging their faith, but in the same sense I do not hate them. I pray for them, and ask God to forgive them, because their faults are just as bad as me making fun of someone, or hating someone at one point in my life. (Everything in God's eyes is equal). As for a main response to your question let me say again, those are not true Christians, I nor others that are real Christians would defend them, and I agree that they should stop their doctrine of hate, and read the bible for a change!!! I hope this helped you understand a little more. : )

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I don't think this is a direct answer to your question, but check out this website. I came across it after the band Flobots posted an article to their facebook page. The article presented is about the current border wars in Arizona, but the website itself is pretty awesome. Also you should check out some of the Flobots music, it's hip hop, but with heavy political meaning, advocating diversity and acceptance. Whether or not they call themselves a Christian band, they are the best example of Christian music I've ever heard.

http://blog.sojo.net/2010/04/30/why-flobots-is-doi...

This tune in particular may apply to your question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C-AHufFDLM&feature...

i believe that those people aren't truly Christians. a true Christian would actually get that we are supposed to love one another, therefore killing someone because they are "different" is ridiculous. i wish more Christians would stand up though

Well said, and an excellent question. Thank you for posting.