Frustration

I'm a Christian. I don't thump on a Bible, or prop myself up in public proclaiming to be more rightous than others. My Bible says you shouldn't do that. I don't belong to a church. My Bible says to help the poor, not ridicule them or judge them for their "weakness". My Bible says something about how difficult it is for a rich man to get to heaven. I don't believe a church that seems more concerned with fund raising than helping others is really doing God's work. I don't believe in judging others. I don't believe it's okay to drive by a begger and calm my conscious by saying "they're just a drug addict." I believe a Christian cares for a drug addict. I believe a Christian socieity should have a way to reach out to a drug addict. If they turn away our help, I believe we should reach out again. And again.

The Jesus I follow spent a fair amount of time in the company of a prostitute. He didn't judge her. The Jesus I follow said a lot about the old laws being wiped away and being replaced by one simple law- "Love each other as I have loved you."

I am a Christian and find it ironic that it is difficult to find a Christian church that represents my values.

My Jesus spent much of his life in the company of those socieity found unfit. I believe my Jesus would have loved gays as much as hetrosexuals. I don't think my Jesus would lobby for a constitutional amendment that legalizes descrimination against them.

I'm a Christian, but never say so in public. I wish the symbols of my faith reflected what I believe. Once they did. I used to wear a cross around my neck. I used to attend church regularly. Now people who represent values that I find very non-Christ-like have taken ownership of what these symbols represent.

I hope there are others who believe what I believe. I hope there are others who feel like I do. I hope that one day we can do Christian work that matters- helping the poor, healing the sick, protecting the earth- and stop judging each other for things we may not agree with.
I drink alcohol; you think its wrong. Thanks for sharing. I volunteered at a homeless shelter last night while you spent the evening in your posh sanctuary condemning sinners for their acts. Who was more productive for the greater good? I don't like discrimination for whatever reason...

If you agree with me, join me. It's easy. You don't have to sign anything or agree to a docterine. You just have to do what you know is right.