Stupid Religion

[redstatebluegirl]

102. I left mainstream religion a long time ago but

I believe that there is a distinct difference between peoplewho live what I believe is a good Christian life, and the right wing version of Christianity that is used to hate people. When I see someone with a WWJD bracelet I ask them what they have done for someone less fortunate today? How are you treating people in general? If a brown man with long hair sandals and robes walked into their Church would he be welcomed? WWJD indeed.

I know some people I believe walk the walk of Christianity. They go to Church, not every Sunday but most of them, they are kind people, give back to their community without blowing their horn about it and see the world as generally a good place. When talk moves to the religious right and their choke hold on Christianity, they are kind in their comments but clearly find those people living outside WWJD. In fact one friend suggested they needed to go back and read their bible, in particular the parts about forgiveness of sin.

Painting all Christians with the same brush is no different that what the right does with Muslims, not all Muslims are radical right wing extremists and terrorists.

I found the Unitarian Church better fit my beliefs and needs but I would never suggest that someone who truly believes is wrong. Tolerance would make this world a much better place.