A religious place was ransacked and demolished by a group of people who claimed a little higher status than other communities. It was to prevent those who are given lower status, from participating in a religious fair. The government has decided to rebuild the religious place. (The New Indian Express, 20 August 2024) They would not allow the others the right to worship. The Samaritan woman was confused, about where to worship. The Samaritans worshipped in Mount Gerizim and were not allowed to worship in Jerusalem where Jews worshipped. The Lord Jesus Christ taught her that worship ought to be done in truth and spirit and does not depend on a place. (John 4:24)
Spiritual pride: Though they are not sure and confident about their spiritual status, some are proud of their traditions. Sadly, most traditions give a spiritual pride and superiority complex to a privileged few. They devise wicked laws and rituals to discriminate against others. The others are called polluted or even treated like animals. Strangely, stray dogs could roam around such religious places, but other people are not allowed to come near.
Destruction and Death: The religious structure is public property, but these people claim all rights over it and make it a private privilege. The Jewish people did not understand that their Temple was a House of Prayer for All Nations but made it a den of thieves. (Matthew 21:13) The misguided people think if other people come the place will become polluted lose its sanctity and will destroy it.
Holy God: The Bible teaches that God is Holy, he will not be contaminated or polluted by human sins. He will not compromise with sin. God devises a sinner to become holy. So, the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ was sent by God the Father to bear the punishment of sin, die on the cross, be buried, and rise again on the third day. Those who believe in Him can worship God in the splendor of holiness, truth, and spirit.
Do I deny the right of others to worship God by not sharing the Gospel?