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I disagree with the idea that christians are to be troublemakers - but only as a technicality.

I think the point of the statement was that christians are to be like the ambulance drivers who go to extremes to help others. But the analogy fails as ambulance drivers are legally permitted to run through red lights.

I believe the christian is under a burden to stand up for the weak but by all means possible to do so without causing trouble. Should the christian break the law if there is not other way? yes. But the bible is full of positive examples of ways to make a difference without being a troublemaker. The most obvious example is just to be full of love. The abortion clinic bombers dis so in the name of religion but they were not christians and the caused a great deal of trouble. The priest who showed compassion to Norma Mcorvey which resulted in her redemption showed love.

A real agape is so dramatic that those who come into contact with it cannot help but be effected strongly. Do you want to make a protest? Then go against the flow and love those who don't expect it.