A lot of people today have a terrible, terrible view of faith. And God. And Christianity, at that.
And why not?
Looking back at centuries past, Christians have never demonstrated faith and love and hope as Christ commanded. As he WANTED us to.
Sometimes, Christians suck the love out of faith.
We’ve established a “culture” of Christians. A stereotype, if you will. A stereotype of families that are whole, of people who do good, people who lead model lives of perfection. People who don’t leave room in their relationships for brokenness and starving naked NEED. People who are afraid to accept other people who aren’t perfect, for fear of rubbing elbows and beliefs with “sinners.”
People who don’t love each other.
I’ve been one of those Christians. I’ve been afraid for my faith to get dirty and raw, for it to mean work and effort.
I’ve got to make it about more than MEMEME.
I think, as a whole, Christians owe an apology to the world.
We’ve really messed up.
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Your one of the most amazing Christians I have ever met. You show me every day what it is to be open, loving and accepting to all of those around you. Sometime I feel that I don’t let you know how much I look up to you!
Comment by Shaun April 4, 2008 @ 4:00 am