fb conversation i had today
i'm not trying to say that i'm wonderful. i just really liked how this conversation went down.
my friend posted something about the outrageousness of people being upset by the cute new cheerios commercial with the mixed race family. her friend responded with this:
"There is one comment on the main page that mentions something to the effect of if you don't like this ad go kill yourself and then mentions "God"......now is it just me or does anyone else find it to be a little hypocritical that someone actually says go kill yourself and thank "God" all in one breath? Isn't "God" supposed to love everyone and "preach" that no one on earth should judge someone else? That's why I find ALL religion to be a crock because in one breath people preach about how their "God" loves you and all his creatures and at the same time say shit like "that person should rot in hell" or this person is better off dead....."
i debated whether or not to reply, but it makes me really sad (and mad) when the crazies are what non-Christians see and then believe. and so, knowing the conversation could deteriorate (but somehow believing it wouldn't), i replied with:
"I don't want to start a religious debate here; I'm not trying to convert you or anything, but I just want to say please don't judge Christians (and people of other faiths) by those outspoken, unkind people who in no way reflect our beliefs. If you were to look at the majority of Christians, I think you'd find a lot of love and care, and no one who would want people to rot in hell. I'm sorry for any hurt that has been caused you by those who claim to believe our tenants, and yet in no way live them out. Know that it hurts us as well."
to which he answered:
"Wow thanks for that very logical response....most people throw logic out the window when religion is brought up however you didn't. I think that if more people would respond the way you did then religion wouldn't be such a "taboo" subject. Bravo and thank you"
moral of the story is our words can make a difference, for good or ill.
my friend posted something about the outrageousness of people being upset by the cute new cheerios commercial with the mixed race family. her friend responded with this:
"There is one comment on the main page that mentions something to the effect of if you don't like this ad go kill yourself and then mentions "God"......now is it just me or does anyone else find it to be a little hypocritical that someone actually says go kill yourself and thank "God" all in one breath? Isn't "God" supposed to love everyone and "preach" that no one on earth should judge someone else? That's why I find ALL religion to be a crock because in one breath people preach about how their "God" loves you and all his creatures and at the same time say shit like "that person should rot in hell" or this person is better off dead....."
i debated whether or not to reply, but it makes me really sad (and mad) when the crazies are what non-Christians see and then believe. and so, knowing the conversation could deteriorate (but somehow believing it wouldn't), i replied with:
"I don't want to start a religious debate here; I'm not trying to convert you or anything, but I just want to say please don't judge Christians (and people of other faiths) by those outspoken, unkind people who in no way reflect our beliefs. If you were to look at the majority of Christians, I think you'd find a lot of love and care, and no one who would want people to rot in hell. I'm sorry for any hurt that has been caused you by those who claim to believe our tenants, and yet in no way live them out. Know that it hurts us as well."
to which he answered:
"Wow thanks for that very logical response....most people throw logic out the window when religion is brought up however you didn't. I think that if more people would respond the way you did then religion wouldn't be such a "taboo" subject. Bravo and thank you"
moral of the story is our words can make a difference, for good or ill.
posted by melilotnfosco | 8:36 PM
4 Comments:
it's convicting... i know i don't always do a very good job of representing Christ. :( Especially at work. Sigh.
Great response!
Great response!
very good response. you answered with humility and truth, which is what Christ wants from us.
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