I apologize for the way John is behaving. I promise to you that not all Christians are like that. I am not close-minded like that, and I just want to say I'm sorry on behalf of all Christians. Our reputation is ruined when people like John force religion down people's throat instead of just showing God's love...
2006-10-22 19:01:49 · 19 answers · asked by Courtney B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I was touched by your post, but be careful, it wasn't a question. I hope you don't get reported. If it makes you feel any better, all religions have their zealots that shame the rest of us. Unfortunately, many people judge the entire religion by the actions of the vocal minority. I don't. Although I have never practiced Christianity, I know that there are many followers of that religion that are very kind, loving people.
2006-10-22 23:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your talk ing about that John Winston guy then don't speak for me because you have to be firm in your beliefs like him to be really saved. Being closed minded to bad stuff and false religion isn't bad.
P.S. I am a Christian.
2006-10-23 02:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by jessicake 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha'i Faith recommends the King James Version as well.
2006-10-23 02:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by GypsyGr-ranny 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Goodness and badness is with the doer of them. No matter who you are and where you from. God just observes your heart. How much purifiedit is. How much have you tried to make it so. That is all we are suppose to do in this mortal life. To keep the God's gift(Pure Heart) clear and give it back to God in the heaven.
2006-10-23 02:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you. I know for a fact that a large population of Christians aren't like this at all, but the actual pushy preachy Christians are more likely to post here.
2006-10-23 02:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I understand you feel the need to apologise for the performances of another however please realise too, you are not responsible for their actions or statements. Each action and statement that comes from a what is perceived as projection/blame/anger is coming from a persons ego, not their inner core truth, not their light.
We are all here to share light, not abuse the beautiful gift bestowed within us all. We are co creaters and need to show to our children through this that we can create an environment that supports everyone abundantly with unconditional love on all levels. Abundance requires all of us seeing each other as neighbours regardless of whats on our side of the fence.
Our thoughts are heard and it is delivered in abundance when it is embraced with love and goodwill. Our negative ones only hurt ourselves. If we are hurt by someone elses unkind or unpleasant offerings then that is what we are choosing. I do not have to own someone else's sad face. But I do send them thoughts of light to disipate the energy they are trying to send me. If I allow them to unsettle me, then they win. Staying in the light when faced with someone else's dispondancy with you is a wonderful feeling of empowerment. To give it away is abusing your own light. We learn this slowly and it may mean we endure emotional pain or play into their dramatic cycle. If we apply our absolute Faith in our connection with our Higher Purpose...and our purpose is not to breed hatred amongst good men...but tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and to embrace unconditional love we are able to transcend these attacks.
To put light on the situation will do more for love of humanity than giving self away because of anothers ill doing. One must own what one creates and to do that is to not acknowlegde that which does not serve us for our higher good or that of the people we love. To send the venter light is enough to disperse any blame or unrest he may try to create..we must always remember love is the stronger energy.
Love just is what it is...
Blessings Be in Love, Light & Laughter!
Harriett Potty ;)
2006-10-23 04:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by harriettpotty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear Courtney
Your world is small.
John who?
2006-10-23 02:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its great the hes so fired up about Jesus and all. But there is a point when a person is trying to spread God's word and then there jsut trying to spread their own ideas....like something is the best something!!!! im not going to name names though...
2006-10-23 02:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by Shane 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah hes going on a bit, and getting on everybody"s nerves. Hes the type that just riles people up.
2006-10-23 02:10:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why are you apologising for someone else's idiocy. Unless of course you are his wife or sister. See, that's the problem with some women today, you keep apologising when something isn't your fault. And that's why spousal abuse isstill prevalent. You feel like its your fault that some fool takes his anger out on you.
2006-10-23 02:06:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋