I had the silly actions of my fellow Christians. Christians have totally missed the bus on what faith is vs religion. They spend too much time judging people for what they do in their own life, using religion as the sword to harm others. The bible speaks about us all falling short of the glory of God, this counts for ALL OF US! I was a thief, a liar and a cheater at one point in life. None of which is smiled on in God's word. But yet still I was welcomed with open arms into church events. Meanwhile someone is ridiculed because he/she loves someone of the same sex. I have told my friends this "you dont have to agree with it or even like it, but you do have to respect others and how they choose to live their life". I am not the judge, jury, nor executioner, nor do I have the right to be. I hate the fact that Christians spend all the time judging on what they deem "right or wrong" and quoting the bible without providing full context or really actually thinking about what is being said. Jesus literally speaks about loving us all despite our short comings whatever they are. Meanwhile Suzy-Joe-Ann is spitting insults to a couple who is holding hands and just so happened to walk past.
I hate it and I pray that it stops and we can start figuring out the correct way to treat others. You're Gay friend should not have to be afraid to be themselves, and if they are its your fault. You can still be friends and not agree with their views. We are not a black and white society. There is a ton of Gray, but it should be filled with understanding and respect. (this wasn't toward you Cathy, this is just speaking to the general public) Again, you don't have to agree or like it, but you should very well respect it. (sorry I rambled a little there, and I'm not as etiquette as a writer but I enjoy reading your posts)
I had the silly actions of my fellow Christians. Christians have totally missed the bus on what faith is vs religion. They spend too much time judging people for what they do in their own life, using religion as the sword to harm others. The bible speaks about us all falling short of the glory of God, this counts for ALL OF US! I was a thief, a liar and a cheater at one point in life. None of which is smiled on in God's word. But yet still I was welcomed with open arms into church events. Meanwhile someone is ridiculed because he/she loves someone of the same sex. I have told my friends this "you dont have to agree with it or even like it, but you do have to respect others and how they choose to live their life". I am not the judge, jury, nor executioner, nor do I have the right to be. I hate the fact that Christians spend all the time judging on what they deem "right or wrong" and quoting the bible without providing full context or really actually thinking about what is being said. Jesus literally speaks about loving us all despite our short comings whatever they are. Meanwhile Suzy-Joe-Ann is spitting insults to a couple who is holding hands and just so happened to walk past.
I hate it and I pray that it stops and we can start figuring out the correct way to treat others. You're Gay friend should not have to be afraid to be themselves, and if they are its your fault. You can still be friends and not agree with their views. We are not a black and white society. There is a ton of Gray, but it should be filled with understanding and respect. (this wasn't toward you Cathy, this is just speaking to the general public) Again, you don't have to agree or like it, but you should very well respect it. (sorry I rambled a little there, and I'm not as etiquette as a writer but I enjoy reading your posts)
I hope to see more Christians take your perspective. I'm encouraged by the Methodist stuff.