However, as a Christian, I see the few glaring differences that are far from what the Bible says. See, these people want to eliminate barriers, any sort of segregation. They accept all religions, all sexualities, all language, all races, all ages, everything. They show benevolence to everyone, they are far from greedy, they are generous, they are honest, they are themselves. They love. It is all so wonderful except for that first part. They are very accepting of homosexuality and any religion you could be. That is very much the opposite of God's teachings.
I guess for me, when I heard about these people, I sort of thought that finally man discovered the truth, that although there are some blemishes, we finally unearthed the key to peace, to harmony. It seemed so good. However, that thought was very false. Truth is not a secret that is hidden in us somewhere that people have just been too busy to look for. Truth is not a philosophy, nor a lifestyle. It is not conjured, uncovered, or constructed. God is truth. God is the only way we might know what truth is. If something in any way contradicts what the Bible says (even though it's so close), it is not the truth.
So as bad as it seems disagreeing with these wonderful people's ideology, I have to. It was hard to come to that conclusion because it was so, so easy to just accept their principals as a whole, ignoring the small problem areas. But there you go. That is what has been floating around in my head. What's been going through yours?
Sarah
p.s. I'm still going to listen to their music, though, because it rocks! :)
I agree, there is such a fine line. I've also been thinking about this sort of thing a lot lately. I do think we need to treat everyone with love no matter what religion or sexual preference (but within reason). I've learned that the worst way to witness is by telling people all the things that they're doing are an "abomination to God." God didn't call us to judge other people. I figure that if we treat people with kindness and show that Christianity isn't about being a judgmental conservative, God will convict people if they are living in sin. Maybe I'm way off in this way of thinking (like you said, there's a fine line), so I don't want to claim that I'm "right" or anything, it's just my thoughts.
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No, no I completely agree with what you're saying. I am all about loving all types of people. It is my pleasure to show love to those whom Christians normally judge. But I think it's because of my personal desire to love everyone that makes it so hard to draw the line with their beliefs and mine.
ReplyDeleteOh do you know them? Or did you just look them up?