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I Met a Radical Christian
19 years ago
I met a radical Christian personally for the first time in my life, and the topic of homosexuality came up. (We'll call the guy Morgan)
On top of learning a few verses in the Bible that you cannot context around the ban on homosexuality, I learned that Morgan, someone in my residence halls, hates gay people. I had to ask him over and over if he was serious when he said he would shoot one in the face just for being gay.
Not only did this character scare me sh!tless, but he also intrigued me. I took the opportunity to learn why he felt that way, and was surprised to hear, "They're dedicating their lives to being gay. Their hearts are hardened, so why bother?"
I asked him how he changed, and was worthy of an alternate, like love, "I was raised in the church. I didn't have to change."
I had to explain to Morgan that people raised in churches (like I) often witness the hypocrasy Church can be riddled with, and go against their faith-grain. I then explained that it is our job to love all others. I basically exposed him to some new ideas, and I can only hope he's rethinking his doctrine now.
The greatest problem he and a twenty-something friend had was understanding that they aren't ay better than someone who practices homosexuality, and that sinners are equal. Well, we don't need to sin anymore, but we were still all born into sin. The two guys couldn't have aggreed with me less. I felt sorry for them. But I'm sure I'll break through to them before the semester is over.
Oh, yeah: college has been an awesome experience. I'm obviously meeting many colourful personalities here, and am just in love with the campus and atmosphere. I've also grown some incredible friendships that are exceptional, and isn't that what college is all about?
But hey, tell me how you're doing. Let's shoot the breeze sometime.
On top of learning a few verses in the Bible that you cannot context around the ban on homosexuality, I learned that Morgan, someone in my residence halls, hates gay people. I had to ask him over and over if he was serious when he said he would shoot one in the face just for being gay.
Not only did this character scare me sh!tless, but he also intrigued me. I took the opportunity to learn why he felt that way, and was surprised to hear, "They're dedicating their lives to being gay. Their hearts are hardened, so why bother?"
I asked him how he changed, and was worthy of an alternate, like love, "I was raised in the church. I didn't have to change."
I had to explain to Morgan that people raised in churches (like I) often witness the hypocrasy Church can be riddled with, and go against their faith-grain. I then explained that it is our job to love all others. I basically exposed him to some new ideas, and I can only hope he's rethinking his doctrine now.
The greatest problem he and a twenty-something friend had was understanding that they aren't ay better than someone who practices homosexuality, and that sinners are equal. Well, we don't need to sin anymore, but we were still all born into sin. The two guys couldn't have aggreed with me less. I felt sorry for them. But I'm sure I'll break through to them before the semester is over.
Oh, yeah: college has been an awesome experience. I'm obviously meeting many colourful personalities here, and am just in love with the campus and atmosphere. I've also grown some incredible friendships that are exceptional, and isn't that what college is all about?
But hey, tell me how you're doing. Let's shoot the breeze sometime.
I think they could be closet cases. people like that who are in denial/hate themselves are more likely to lash out. either that or they're just oblivious. :P
But don't worry, I have nothing to worry about at all.
My biggest priority now is getting a new stylus for my tablet. (The old one was stolen).