I would be an Atheist, but I see God's hand in all things.
I would be an Agnostic, but I've seen prayers answered.
I would be a "Christian," but I believe we should earn our way.
I would be a Mormon, but I believe in consistency in principles.
What am I?
Showing posts with label controversy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label controversy. Show all posts
Friday, November 30, 2007
Are Christians Christians?
We've all heard the question and headlines. "Are Mormons Christians?" Headlines, articles, ranters and ravers all ask this question. Truth be told, it's an intriguing question from the lay-Christian's perspective. Truth be told, the very question is an amusingly anti-Christ one.
What is a Christian? Merriam-Webster says it's "one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ." So...either the belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ do not include the living of His word, or it means that His teachings somewhere included the derision and ravening condemnation of those who don't believe His teachings.
Where did He preach the derision of others and their beliefs?
Where did He teach the ostracizing of those that believed differently than they?
Where did He suggest that it's alright to whisper behind the backs of others and denigrate their beliefs to their victims very children?
I'll leave it there, but the questions go on and on.
If you're "Christian," how about an attempt at acting like you believe in His word and allow others their beliefs? Or are you just not Christian enough?
What is a Christian? Merriam-Webster says it's "one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ." So...either the belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ do not include the living of His word, or it means that His teachings somewhere included the derision and ravening condemnation of those who don't believe His teachings.
Where did He preach the derision of others and their beliefs?
Where did He teach the ostracizing of those that believed differently than they?
Where did He suggest that it's alright to whisper behind the backs of others and denigrate their beliefs to their victims very children?
I'll leave it there, but the questions go on and on.
If you're "Christian," how about an attempt at acting like you believe in His word and allow others their beliefs? Or are you just not Christian enough?
Friday, September 14, 2007
Saints and Sinners...and Sinners
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
I'm not without sin, but here come the rocks!
Whoa. Did you just read that? "I'm not without sin." And it didn't even hurt!
This post is for all those accusatory pukes who make fun of and otherwise abuse those who sin against their own beliefs. It's also for all those who sin against their own beliefs.
You who have beliefs, you hold yourselves to higher standards than the rest of the world. And still you screw up. Deal with it. Admit it. If you condemn homosexuality and enjoy homosexuality (as in the recent cases of governmental officials), admit it! "Yes, I'm completely against homosexuality...and I'm a homosexual. I'll legislate against homosexual behaviors...and yes I know it's going to cause me and everyone else like me grief. But it's what I believe in." Admit that what you enjoy is not what you believe is the higher path. It's alright to hold yourself to a higher standard. And when you screw up...prepare to pay the price that you exact.
You who profess to be avid church-goes, you who are "Christians" and follow the tenets of the Bible and get successfully sued for dishonest practices, admit that you're deceptive, that you prize money above all else...and that you want and aspire to do better. Admit that you hold yourself to higher values and fail to keep them. We all know you hope you get there and are working to get there (at least we hope so, and will treat you accordingly, as prescribed by the Bible), so just own up to the fact that you make choices contrary to your beliefs. It makes you more humble. It makes you more of a human. It may even make you less of a hypocrite. Hiding your bad decisions and passing judgement on others for theirs is what makes you a hypocrite.
You who have no morals and descend on those who are ashamed of their failures at achieving their higher standards.... What can I say? Lighten up. Because you espouse no morals doesn't make you a hero for living your morals. True there are those that preach one way and live another with no shame and no intention of attempting to walk their talk. Frankly, these are those who are on your same level. You hold everyone up to your own fickle standards with no intention of being any different. Get over it.
We're all messed up. We all need to measure up to our own standards. But most of us have such high standards it might just be impossible to measure up. And so what? The problem lies in holding others up to your standards. Morality is not about the other guy. It's about you. Look in the mirror. Accept what you see. Move forward. Life is the beautiful journey, even in its ugliness.
I'm not without sin, but here come the rocks!
Whoa. Did you just read that? "I'm not without sin." And it didn't even hurt!
This post is for all those accusatory pukes who make fun of and otherwise abuse those who sin against their own beliefs. It's also for all those who sin against their own beliefs.
You who have beliefs, you hold yourselves to higher standards than the rest of the world. And still you screw up. Deal with it. Admit it. If you condemn homosexuality and enjoy homosexuality (as in the recent cases of governmental officials), admit it! "Yes, I'm completely against homosexuality...and I'm a homosexual. I'll legislate against homosexual behaviors...and yes I know it's going to cause me and everyone else like me grief. But it's what I believe in." Admit that what you enjoy is not what you believe is the higher path. It's alright to hold yourself to a higher standard. And when you screw up...prepare to pay the price that you exact.
You who profess to be avid church-goes, you who are "Christians" and follow the tenets of the Bible and get successfully sued for dishonest practices, admit that you're deceptive, that you prize money above all else...and that you want and aspire to do better. Admit that you hold yourself to higher values and fail to keep them. We all know you hope you get there and are working to get there (at least we hope so, and will treat you accordingly, as prescribed by the Bible), so just own up to the fact that you make choices contrary to your beliefs. It makes you more humble. It makes you more of a human. It may even make you less of a hypocrite. Hiding your bad decisions and passing judgement on others for theirs is what makes you a hypocrite.
You who have no morals and descend on those who are ashamed of their failures at achieving their higher standards.... What can I say? Lighten up. Because you espouse no morals doesn't make you a hero for living your morals. True there are those that preach one way and live another with no shame and no intention of attempting to walk their talk. Frankly, these are those who are on your same level. You hold everyone up to your own fickle standards with no intention of being any different. Get over it.
We're all messed up. We all need to measure up to our own standards. But most of us have such high standards it might just be impossible to measure up. And so what? The problem lies in holding others up to your standards. Morality is not about the other guy. It's about you. Look in the mirror. Accept what you see. Move forward. Life is the beautiful journey, even in its ugliness.
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