And you call yourself a Christian…….

My friends ex-wife(ish) wrote this to me in a message yesterday. What a petty accusation.  I wrote her because she had posted this long drawn out sap story of how she doesn’t understand why “God” is putting her through what she’s going through.  (She cheated on her husband (my friend) and is now using her baby as leverage and to execute revenge).  I said something along the lines of: “Don’t put the consequences of your actions on God. If you don’t know the reason your life isn’t going well you’re ignorant.” She then proceeded to post a public bulletin about how she hates judgemental people. 

So, it’s getting harder and harder to relate with the so called Christians I know.  I go to church, I don’t feel connected and often feel completely out of place; and rightfully so.  Since when was “God” a scapegoat for our actions?  The modern Christians seem to think they can throw God’s name around in sentences where he doesn’t belong.  I thought we had free will to do what we want?  And if we do, then how can these people say things like “God is putting me through… (insert the BS here).”  I tell you what, I’ve made some pretty bad decisions in my life, and God had nothing to do with them.  Today’s society (especially the church) would rather turn a blind eye to ignorance and bad decisions, than face it head on with dignity.  Anyone who stands up for their beliefs, and I mean, does NOT waver, is tagged with terms like ‘judgemental’.  Many times I’m thought of as being conceded.  I honestly don’t think I’m better than any other person.  Does that mean I can’t be hurt for my friend who’s wife has cheated on him and is now using his child as leverage and revenge?  Am i conceded for being offended when people don’t follow through with what they say they are going to do?  I wasn’t aware that just because I can recognize a bad decision, that I’m conceded.  

This will most likely be my only blog concerning religion since it’s the only thing noteworthy I’ve had to say about it in years. I am a Christian based on my belief of how the world was created and what Jesus did, not by my actions OR reactions. I just wanted to mention one more thing, and this is to those Christians accusing people of being conceded or judgemental.  It says in the bible Jesus did not sin, he had no flaws and we are supposed to act like him.  He flipped the hell out when he found out people were doing business inside the church on the sabbath.  He threw tables. Do you want to tell me that someone cheating on their husband and using their own child is not worthy of anger and pain?  There is a difference between standing up for what is universally right, and being judgemental.  You don’t need religion to know what is right and wrong. You don’t need God to have a moral compass.  So if someone is cussing, doing drugs, having premarital sex, fighting, looking at porn, lying, stealing, or doing anything wrong at all.

 

please don’t say:

“and you call yourself a christian…..”

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