Okay, I am not 100% certain this goes here, but I think it definitely goes with society, as it has more to do with society and how they act, than it does anything else. It has to do with morals, at least as far as whether or not you should judge, but if it best fits elsewhere, please mods, feel free to move it wherever.
I have noticed this recently, as I've been trying to find a better job, I've had to put off church on Thursdays, and just go Sundays. Now, regardless of when you think you should or shouldn't go to church, there is a larger issue here, and one that we really shouldn't over look. I think pastors and everyday christians alike should realy look into this.
I've just lost time to go to church 2 days a week. Though I am not Baptist, I go with my brother to his Baptist church, and people have grown critical of me for not going on Thursdays, I was even called lazy by one member for skipping a day.
Now, I understand not all christians are like that, because I am not like that nor are most I know. But the point is, some are, and they end up debating with atheists and talking down to others, making the faith look bad, and as a result, chase people away from the religion making it look like what its not.
As Jesus said, "do not judge lest ye be judged", and there was also a verse, where he stated that we are all sinners, and that none of us are innocent. What is worse, me not going to church at all? Or committing worse sins like Adultery against my wife if i had one?
I mean, many christians have become judgemental. And it is a problem, both from a theological standpoint, and from the standpoint of making christians look unfriendly.
Jesus taught us to love all others, and not judge them, even our enemies he told us to love. We need to be understanding as well, but thats not as much biblical (maybe it is) as much as it is part of showing the compassion in which our faith demands.
Its a moral obligation also to do so, and to not be so critical of others so readily when we aren't perfect ourselves. there was only one man who was perfect, and I do believe he's been off the planet since 30 AD, so perhaps he should be judge. It is also a moral obligation from another standpoint, not just thologically, but by everything that it means to be human.
Peace and well being, sorry I went on and on, I tend to type as a thought comes. Its just something I have been thinking about, and its something I wanted to share and get more opinions on.
I have noticed this recently, as I've been trying to find a better job, I've had to put off church on Thursdays, and just go Sundays. Now, regardless of when you think you should or shouldn't go to church, there is a larger issue here, and one that we really shouldn't over look. I think pastors and everyday christians alike should realy look into this.
I've just lost time to go to church 2 days a week. Though I am not Baptist, I go with my brother to his Baptist church, and people have grown critical of me for not going on Thursdays, I was even called lazy by one member for skipping a day.
Now, I understand not all christians are like that, because I am not like that nor are most I know. But the point is, some are, and they end up debating with atheists and talking down to others, making the faith look bad, and as a result, chase people away from the religion making it look like what its not.
As Jesus said, "do not judge lest ye be judged", and there was also a verse, where he stated that we are all sinners, and that none of us are innocent. What is worse, me not going to church at all? Or committing worse sins like Adultery against my wife if i had one?
I mean, many christians have become judgemental. And it is a problem, both from a theological standpoint, and from the standpoint of making christians look unfriendly.
Jesus taught us to love all others, and not judge them, even our enemies he told us to love. We need to be understanding as well, but thats not as much biblical (maybe it is) as much as it is part of showing the compassion in which our faith demands.
Its a moral obligation also to do so, and to not be so critical of others so readily when we aren't perfect ourselves. there was only one man who was perfect, and I do believe he's been off the planet since 30 AD, so perhaps he should be judge. It is also a moral obligation from another standpoint, not just thologically, but by everything that it means to be human.
Peace and well being, sorry I went on and on, I tend to type as a thought comes. Its just something I have been thinking about, and its something I wanted to share and get more opinions on.
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