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| | From:  Wildasabug1 (Original Message) | Sent: 12/5/2007 8:36 AM |
Hi gang, This question is related to our recent discussion about faith/prayers. It has been on my mind and I didn't want to hijack that thread. I have throughout my adult life tried to follow Christian principles. I have read the bible from Genesis to Revelations 6 times, attended Bible study and discussed theology with others as often as I could. I know that no one has all the answers (except God) but have found myself struggling with one particular aspect. Although I value everyone's opinion/insight, Dawnie, I am particularly interested in yours. Christian belief is that we are all God's children and He is a loving Father. My struggle is this. If a loving Father looked out his window and saw his child being "beaten up" out on the street, would he watch through that window thinking "well, they have to learn to take care of themselves" or would he be out the door protecting his child from the bully? Particularly when that child is begging for help and the situation arises repeatedly. Thoughts? |
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Wild you are more than welcome. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that I have not had much opportunity to re-reply to this post but I have been a touch busy. This is my busy season (imagine that) so let me get through 3 nights of living nativity, youth caroling and Christmas Sunday services and Christmas Eve service than I will be back to confound or be profound. :) |
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Dawnie, Ok if I email you? need a little advice on, well things... ImJust |
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Sure thing...my email should be in my profile..if not let me know and will get it to you somehow :) |
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It's okay to judge each other. There, isn't that a relief? |
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A relief for whom Nocturnal?  |
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For anyone who has the predisposition to judge others but was having a hard time reconciling that predisposition with their adopted principles. I can't mention any names... b/c I'm not judging anyone today. |
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Yes you are. You are just not mentioning his/her name. Besides, judging someone is just forming an opinion about the person, which is not necessarily a bad thing, you are just guessing about a trait based on a previously discussed topic. Don't corn-fuse judging with prejudice. |
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I try not to judge the person, but rather the action. If I dislike a person because he/she is another color, fat, skinny, or because I don't agree with his/her lifestyle, that to me, this is wrong. However, if I state that I believe to do such-and-such is a sin, is not being judgemental of the person but rather the action. This is not to say that we are expected to get along with everyone, either...but we should try to live in harmony with all if possible. In other words, even if I disagree with one's lifestyle, that does not give me the right to look down on them, mistreat them or think myself better. We are taught not to judge each other, but as has been mentioned, we are also taught that we can see one's character by the life he/she leads....by his/her doings, comings and goings. A lot of people think if we dare stand up and say "such and such is wrong" that it is being judgemental. Perhaps we have to be somewhat judgemental in order to stand up for what is right. |
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| Well, I guess I really don't care if anyone wants to judge me ... as long as they don't tell the police ... |
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I'll give ya a 9... how'z that???  |
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you know i find myself agreeing with Sassy lot on the board lol |
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You might not want to admit that out loud... lol  |
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Sassy, Just read your post and I believe that if you don't want to know associate or be friends with others because of their looks , their weight , the color of their skin , their jobs , their religious beliefs , their sexual preferences , their social status , their jobs etc. think of all the interesting people that are left out of our lives. Some of the most different people in my life have touched me the most. Just my added 2 cents worth. |
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Exactly. I said to do so would be wrong.  And you're right. We can lose out on so much when we argue the petty stuff. |
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