LJ Idol Season 9, Week 4: "Nobody can ride your back if your back's not bent"

[copyright1983]

FootprintsStop me if you've heard this one before: I'm a Christian

Comments

[kehlen]

This is so very true, what you say.

I do not belong to a religion, but live in a supposedly Christian country and the chasm between church as an institution and 'real' christianity is huge and growing alarmingly.

It is also true that the very few Christians I know that, uh, it feels like they live what they believe in, are the least vocal. It just seeps from everything they do... and it is, well, awesome.

[copyright1983]

The minority hold the megaphones, which is really tough on the rest of us. (And that's true whatever your beliefs, I think.) Thanks for reading! :)

[unmowngrass]

Well, this was different than expected, my love! <3 However, the other idea you had was really strong too; are you up for home-gaming it?

Wonderful take on the topic, and you've done it better than I could've. <3

[copyright1983]

Yeah, that idea just...wasn't what I needed to write this week. I may save it for a later prompt.

Thanks, love. <3

[unmowngrass]

<3 <3 <3

[eska818]

No, I'm embarrassed to be associated with so many other people who call themselves Christians, only to turn around and use the name of the Lord as a means toward evil, unjust, discriminatory, and oppressive ends.

I'm not personally Christian, but I know you're not alone in this feeling. This was nicely written, though I felt it came across really strong and a touch angry, which may or may not be a good thing. XD

[copyright1983]

Well, I am a touch angry. But "in your anger do not sin" (Ephesians 4:26), so I hope I haven't. :) Thanks for reading!

[roina_arwen]

I've never heard that St. Francis quote before, but I love it!

Nice job with this. :)

[copyright1983]

:) Thanks for reading!

[itsjustc]

I think it's really great that you've posted something so open and honest.

Wonderful piece of writing.

[copyright1983]

It just...needed to be said. :) Thanks for reading!