Well...

I just feel like sticking my nose in where it defiantly doesn't belong and talk about "CHRISTIANS" for a second. I grew up in church from the time I was born, and I frankly just don't agree with it. I find some people that follow Christianity to tend to be the more judgmental, self righteous nits out there (granted there are some exceptions at this). And they will attack anyone, including each other. What ever happened to loving thy neighbor?

I can't even walk into my old church without, honest to god, having a panic attack. I just don't have any good memories from there. People judging me, each other. A place that once made me feel safe and loved does the exact opposite. Leaders who once supported my friend and cared for her, being rude and aloof towards her. Why? Because she moved in with her boyfriend. So someone doesn't live by the same beliefs as you? How could completely dropping them help? From my experience, if you disagree with something someone is doing, attacking them for it won't help. As their friend, you need to love them and support them no matter what they choose for their life. I'm not saying that you have to agree or keep you're mouth shut. In fact, voice your opinion. But do it in a private, loving, way. For example, tell them that you don't agree with what they are doing, possibly tell them what you think would be best. But then tell them that they have to make the decision on their own. Respect them and their choice, and be there for them always. I don't get how I can see this and many Christian people can't... Why they choose to judge one another and forget about people they once cared about all because they don't believe what they believe. It is sad. Attacking people for what they believe gets you no where and helps no one. Try getting to know the people and understanding why they feel the way they do. It'll open your eyes and theirs.

Jesus loved everyone, including sinners. If you are supposed to be striving to be more like him, why are you still judging people for being gay, or having sex out of wedlock, or experimenting with drugs/alcohol/smoking, having an abortion, spending money on things, not being Christian themselves, not going to a church, not tithing, living with boyfriends, getting divorced(my ex-church wouldn't let a man be part of the elders i believe it was for the sole fact that he had a divorce in the past... what ever happened to forgiveness? I'm sure Jesus forgave him why couldn't they?), etc... If I was still a follower, and lived like that I would be ashamed. To claim to be one thing then live in the exact opposite is just wrong. And won't get you anywhere. Worse, you are lying to yourself.

I'm sorry, I just find all these hypocritical people to be so ANNOYING! I'm done writing this now because 1 no one will ever read it and 2 if the people i mean it for do read it they won't agree or learn from it or accept anything I have to say. They are people of God, and aren't doing wrong. I doubt they'd try to learn anything from a "non-believer" anyway....

Prove me wrong please?