When did so many (not all) "christians" become hateful psychopaths?

[Tigress DEM]

296. I disagree. It takes a lot of bravery to go up against the establishment.

There is so much to do these days - trying to keep a roof over one's head, raising a family, staying on top of what is really going on in this country --- and even as vocal as I am, I'm careful about the risks I take because I fear the very non-Christian people behind this whole smear campaign.

I have family to care for and people who count on me. I do the good that I can, where I can, but even as much as I'd like to do more the truth is I'm sometimes a target on this board by openly stating that I'm a Christian. It's like being at war with both sides - back to high school I guess.

Still, us moderate ones SHOULD speak up more. I've been to lots of churches and spoken to many Christians in and out of church settings. MOST Christians want to see people treated with respect and kindness even if they cling to teachings that are judgmental. As a Christian, we can simply bow out of judgment and leave that to the hierarchy and God to sort out. Matthew 7:1 Judge not lest ye be judged.

But this post has caused me to look up references and reminds me there are good examples of people who are fighting the good fight from within the system. Sister Jeannine Gramick is a good example.

Food for thought, an inspiration and possibly a good goad to add another task to the list of things that MUST be done to get this country back on track.

Tig