(March 15, 2017 at 10:50 am)Mister Agenda Wrote: And Jesus said we would know his followers by their love. Frankly, most of the Americans who call themselves Christians are just 'team Jesus'. They don't know scriptures very well, and they don't really make much of an effort to emulate the idealized Jesus they profess to follow, they just know what team they're on.
Exactly!
I might add that the gay community is always looking for support and indoctrination of their lifestyle. You might feel like Christians are doing the same.
But, its a little different. Actually a lot different.
I have several kids, and 2 are now gay. The first one to "come out", has been "working" on my youngest who is 12 y/o, to "bring her in". There are several
dynamics here....
I never forced any of my kids to go to church. Even though my wife and I are devout Catholics. When they said they were done, we let them go. We
try to be good examples of Jesus. That's it! I'm sure you will be all glad to know that most of them are now Atheists.
So, here is my problem: I have a house full of teenage & early 20's kids who are as secular as one can be. And, we are sitting back watching them
pretty much go through the strife young people go through. We are just watching, and praying. And being Jesus like. And hoping they will come around.
Hasn't happened. Much to the opposite.
They mostly despise our lifestyle, even though we push none of it on them. And they are very bitter, and hateful. We give them what they need, and are
pretty much silent, and passive. We love them.
But, I have watched my older gay child "bring in" one of my other kids, and now is "working" on the 12 y/o. I accepted the first child, and the second.... and now I'm a little worried about my "baby". She seems withdrawn and confused, and depressed.
I'm not asking anyone here for advice. I've heard it from all angles. The worst from supposed Christians. What I am telling you is, there are many dynamics involved concerning families, and social issues. Its complicated, and heartbreaking.
Jesus is right. Love is the ONLY answer. But, it needs to be a two way street.
Quis ut Deus?
