It's a Crime to be a Christian.
13 years ago
I am tired of it. The constant ridicule, malice, and criticism Christians are subjected to on a daily basis from myriads of different people, factions, groups, the media, etc. When I speak of myself as a Christian and doing my best to follow and put into practice the example of my LORD AND SAVIOR, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for my sins, I feel like I'm committing a crime. We have known that Christians are severely persecuted in other parts of the world. Most notably in some Arab and Persian nations, and in East Asia. I find being mocked and ridiculed in the United States, MY country that was founded on Judeo-Christian principles, is abhorrent and mind-boggling. NO ONE can convince me to abandon my faith. I have friends who are atheists, yet they do not engage in any form of persecution directed towards myself or other Christians. I would sever all ties between myself and all who seek to trample on the name of Jesus. They may think God hates them, or does not care. Look, it is right before your eyes. God cares for ALL and wants the best for us. What I can't stand is how some groups use the day of Resurrection to hold their gatherings and mock believers. To me, this is on par with the grotesque protests of the Westborough, Kansas "Church." This is the United States of America. You have the right to peaceably assemble and speak your mind. I do not force my views on others. That is called fascism. I'm not perfect. Far from it. I have many faults. NO ONE is a perfect Christian.
I have a friend who was raised in an extremely confining Christian household. She was forbidden to wear revealing clothing, or even get piercings. Despite her athletic prowess, all that mattered was if she had prayed or read the Bible that day. HOWEVER, she still believes in God. People have a choice to follow the path of God or not. It is an arduous road to travel. The ability to make that decision was given by God.
I tolerate the views of others. For the most part.
To conclude with some "South Park" wisdom, "Just because you tolerate it doesn't mean it can't piss you off!" -Mr. Garrison
I have a friend who was raised in an extremely confining Christian household. She was forbidden to wear revealing clothing, or even get piercings. Despite her athletic prowess, all that mattered was if she had prayed or read the Bible that day. HOWEVER, she still believes in God. People have a choice to follow the path of God or not. It is an arduous road to travel. The ability to make that decision was given by God.
I tolerate the views of others. For the most part.
To conclude with some "South Park" wisdom, "Just because you tolerate it doesn't mean it can't piss you off!" -Mr. Garrison