By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer PINEVILLE, La. (LBM) – Congressman Mike Johnson encouraged Louisiana Christian University students and community members to make a stand for biblical truths in a culture that has become increasingly hostile to the Gospel. “The Bible calls us to be salt and light,” Johnson said during the Values and Ethics Series, Nov. 10. “We are the salt. We are the light. If not us, who? It’s our responsibility. It’s the church’s job.” Johnson, who on Nov. 8 was re-elected without opposition to serve a fourth term in the U.S. House, was the keynote speaker for the 7th annual event held inside Guinn Auditorium. He said the founders insisted that religion and morality were essential to maintain the republic, but those foundations are being destroyed by those opposed to the faith. However, Johnson told the students they can help restore those pillars before it is too late. “We have an affirmative responsibility,” Johnson said. “We must defend the foundations. If you see the foundations being eroded, you and I as believers have that affirmative responsibility to do something about it.” Johnson said the United States is different from other countries. While other nations based the … [Read more...]