Hypocrisy isn't a Christian thing....all people are hypocrites.
Christians are no better or worse than the rest of us, because guess what ? They are just people too....
I used to attack Christians like crazy because of my anger, but then I realized something:
How many people have I judged and insulted ?
I told myself, no one, I judge no one for thier sexual orientation or race....
Then I asked myself again...no....do you judge people in any way what so ever ?
And I realized that ...yes..I do in fact judge people, and I also carry false impressions of people, stereotyping thier identity before I get to actually know them as a person.
I used to be very superficial, judging people by thier looks. Always comparing and contrasting myself to thier appearance. Putting people down if I though they were physically unattractive.
I also would automatically thnk that if a person was Christian or Muslim, that they had to be closed minded or judgemental...like it was in thier genetics or something.
I realized I had to stop this...I realized how bad I myself was when I went to a Gay club called Heaven, and realized how superfical many of the gay guys were...some flirted with me, but others were like "eeww ur hispanic, dont talk to me " or "eeww ur short" or "eww ur ugly go away"....shit like that.
And I am like...wow...how does a supposed "oppressed minority" attack someone else like that ? Already knowing how it feels to be hated, how can they hate someone else ?
Then I was like "oh shit.....im just like that, aren't i ? "
The Gays I was defending were just as bad, if not worse, than the Christians I was attacking. I didn't want to be like them...these superficial hypocrites who lack so much substance thier sperm is like air...
We are all hypocrites in some way...I think the key is to recognize it, and stop it.
Originally posted by Goddess Kali
Hypocrisy isn't a Christian thing....all people are hypocrites.Christians are no better or worse than the rest of us, because guess what ? They are just people too....
I used to attack Christians like crazy because of my anger, but then I realized something:
How many people have I judged and insulted ?
I told myself, no one, I judge no one for thier sexual orientation or race....
Then I asked myself again...no....do you judge people in any way what so ever ?
And I realized that ...yes..I do in fact judge people, and I also carry false impressions of people, stereotyping thier identity before I get to actually know them as a person.
I used to be very superficial, judging people by thier looks. Always comparing and contrasting myself to thier appearance. Putting people down if I though they were physically unattractive.
I also would automatically thnk that if a person was Christian or Muslim, that they had to be closed minded or judgemental...like it was in thier genetics or something.
I realized I had to stop this...I realized how bad I myself was when I went to a Gay club called Heaven, and realized how superfical many of the gay guys were...some flirted with me, but others were like "eeww ur hispanic, dont talk to me " or "eeww ur short" or "eww ur ugly go away"....shit like that.
And I am like...wow...how does a supposed "oppressed minority" attack someone else like that ? Already knowing how it feels to be hated, how can they hate someone else ?
Then I was like "oh shit.....im just like that, aren't i ? "
The Gays I was defending were just as bad, if not worse, than the Christians I was attacking. I didn't want to be like them...these superficial hypocrites who lack so much substance thier sperm is like air...
We are all hypocrites in some way...I think the key is to recognize it, and stop it.
I know exactly what your talking about. Five years ago I would not have even made this thread, I was judgemental and close minded. I was superficial and ignorant to other peoples way of life. I had a revalation when I was 13 that really opened my mind to everything going on around me. That is one of the reasons I don't have a religion. That way I can take in the world around me on an even playing field with no strong feelings one way or another.
Originally posted by chithappensThey are the ones that preach forgiveness, patience, understanding, being there when you are down and out. But in truth, at least in my experience, when times get sticky, they are fair weather friends. Most of my friendships were Christians, and when I was in a spot they all left. Not even a phone call, not even a Christmas card. And I knew these people for over 13 years. I was a Bible group teacher, a Wed. night kids teacher, a group leader of gatherings. I was the one to be counted on when funds were low. I was never judgemental on others. But they sure did jump the boat on me. Maybe they felt it was because I was doubting my faith, but if that's the case, then they should of been there when I supposedly would fall, instead they viewed me as the devil, the one of the end times, the one that was deceived by the spirit of Antichrist.........I suppose my charater doesn't matter to such people. It's only the doctrine.
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Originally posted by debbiejo
That's very honest there Feceman. I had grown up most my life with Christians and it would just surprise me how they would lie, gossip, and even switch price tags amongst other things. I looked at these elders and parents and wondered what the.....In fact I know of an incident where some parents split up and instead of putting the kids first, the one parent did all they could do to hurt the other parent including breaking Federal laws. How Christian.
***What do you mean by "Christian?" What is your definition of the word "Christian?"
Marchello
Originally posted by debbiejo
They are the ones that preach forgiveness, patience, understanding, being there when you are down and out. But in truth, at least in my experience, when times get sticky, they are fair weather friends. Most of my friendships were Christians, and when I was in a spot they all left. Not even a phone call, not even a Christmas card. And I knew these people for over 13 years. I was a Bible group teacher, a Wed. night kids teacher, a group leader of gatherings. I was the one to be counted on when funds were low. I was never judgemental on others. But they sure did jump the boat on me. Maybe they felt it was because I was doubting my faith, but if that's the case, then they should of been there when I supposedly would fall, instead they viewed me as the devil, the one of the end times, the one that was deceived by the spirit of Antichrist.........I suppose my charater doesn't matter to such people. It's only the doctrine.