I am a Christian and proud of it, but, I would, and will, never force it down anyones throats. That's not what being a Christian is about. Share the word if asked? Sure thing, but never judge anyone else with the "word" as a weapon.
I agree with the observations that a lot of "Christians" think showing up on Sunday morning and giving a few bucks think they're going to Heaven. Maybe in a perfect World
On the other hand, being a Christian is not all about the Priests and Pastors most people will see on the nightly news or in newspaper headlines either. Those kind of people make up a minority percentage overall, no different than the bad apples in anything you do or participate in. It sickens Christians as much as anyone. Same reason I don't believe all Muslims, etc.. participate in terror groups and all that kind of crazy stuff. Their beliefs may differ from mine, but hey, that's ok.
Am I a perfect Christian? Heckkkk no. I am trying to be better though. I've made certain prayers in my life and things have "coincidently" happened at those same opportune times for me to not believe. I'm not saying that's the ONLY reason I believe, but that's more of an icing on the cake remark. Some people may laugh at that, but it has happened as early as yesterday morning when I was at Church. I had something stirring within myself, I couldn't really understand it, I just knew somehow I was supposed to stand up and talk to the congregation. I get REAL nervous about getting up in front of other people I know like that, even though I don't know 98% of the Church yet (fairly new there, about 3 months). I prayed on it all service. I simply prayed if this is real, if this is what I am supposed to do, give me some sort of a sign or something so I know. It's easy to think you're being "talked to" inside your head, I never know! LOL! Moments later, the pianist goofed and there was a break in the closing song at the end of Church before everyone was to leave. I got up, walked to the front, Pastor prayed with me and I spoke to the congregation. After I said what I had to say it inspired 10+ others to come up to the altar for prayer/help. Talk about bringing a tear to your eye
I'm Not bragging, but it was one of the most special moments of my life what happened yesterday. A prayer doesn't get answered just because it's made. There's other pieces of the puzzle to get in order if you want God's help with things. Hopefully a few more pieces get in place for me everyday.
Oh and... read the Bible if you have questions. I can't say I have always agreed with everything my pastors may have said. They're human, they let opinion slip in sometimes or take the words of the Bible out of context. If I want to seek the real answers to the Bible, I read it, poeriod. Being religious (I don't like that word)....being a Christian is not about giving up Heavy Metal, having short hair, wearing fancy clothes all the time to Church. I am SO excited about my new church because on the contrary, if you want to come in with a Hawaian shirt and a pink dress, go for it! It's a come as you are contemporary worship service, and people do just that, It's awesome.
Anyways, that's me
