With the opening of Mel Gibson’s The Passion, I was wondering, where all the Christians–followers of Christ that is-- were. I saw Jesus, a man with a purpose, submit himself to torture and a brutal death, aided by his loved ones, murdered by the religious leaders--all for --love?
As far as I can see, Jesus threatened the power and position of the religious authorities and they framed him to save themselves. Curious for a group of folks who were supposedly waiting for their messiah to save them. They were corrupt, bigoted and played on the emotions of the public by making sensational accusations. Sound familiar?**ABORTION**HOMOSEXUALITY**ADDICITON**ETC ETC ETC
Where is this love that Jesus told his followers to display? At church? Do they keep it in a box? Who is it reserved for because it seems that Christians alienate anyone who doesn’t happen to fit into what ever brand of cookie cutter mold they’ve chosen for themselves. They can’t even agree on what the mold should look like. Is it any wonder that Christianity is being rejected in this country? Bigotry and prejudice run rampant in the church. Rules and regulations have displaced relationship with God and others. Judgement and condemnation have replaced grace and mercy and if that isn’t enough, sinners are no longer welcome.
So what's the deal--where IS the love?
joanofarc