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“I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” – Mahatma Gandhi “If all Christians acted like Christ, the whole world would be Christian.” |
I was talking with a colleague the other day, and she was telling me about the professor that she has that has made his dislike for missionaries clearly known. In fact, he works a statement of his distaste into nearly every lecture. This bothers her because she has a missionary background, and her professor knows it.
Similarly, I’ve had discussions with others about why they despise Christians and Christianity. The reasons they’ve given me are legitimate and just — Christians can be some of the coldest, most judgmental, most condescending people on the face of the planet, both to unbelievers and to one another. Naturally, this turns a lot ofpeople off to Christianity.
To be honest, this is something I have struggled with and continue to struggle with. Why are the very people who are called to a higher calling and who claim to be the people saved by grace unwilling to extend that same grace to others? It makes me ashamed sometimes to be called a Christian and to be associated with others who call themselves Christian. I find it so much more difficult to share my faith when the initial reaction is one of disgust, hatred, and
bitterness. I admit, I’ve become cynical toward Christians. At least unbelievers are honest regarding what they are about.
i def. didn’t get an email… should i register again? or just give you my email address again or what? just let me know
Hey Jim, it’s been a long time, how are you doing? Thanks for letting me read some and catch up, happy thanksgiving.
good to see you this weekend..sorry about the whole migrane head exploding thing…ugg icky…. hope that your week goes well talk to you later