Where do I start. Well lets just get right into it. I'm almost convinced that politics should be left to atheists. As a Christian, well, a follower of Jesus would be more accurate because it seems everyone is a "Christian" these days; I feel as if there is truly no point in trying to elect a "christian" leader. It seems ridiculous to assume that the most powerful man in the the world would be able to maintain a relationship with God while trying to make the rest of the world happy. Its fundamentally wrong to think that the president could do this. Its just down right ridiculous. Leave the politics to someone else, we cant rely on our government to change the world, we have to do it without them. Yes we may live in a society that is dictated by the governments but we can't just wait around for some one else to change the world. We have to take on that responsibility ourselves. Ive always despised the relationship that is always thought to be so damn important between religion and politics. I think arguing the two ideas together is a complete waste of time. And that's why this is all i will say about this particular topic. Just drop the subject, best way to change ideas, not talk about it right?
I'm also confused about why issues like stem cell research and abortion are such issues when it comes to politics and faith? I know the arguments behind both issues but why are these two such big focus points in the church community? And why does it seem like people begin to question your faith if you are pro choice, or in favor of stem cell research? Are people so jaded to think that if you're a christian you cant think this way? I'm sick of it. I only bring up the issue of these two topics because every day when i drive to work i drive past a billboard that has a picture of an infant with words along the lines of "God knew me before I was born" or something like that. And personally, i think that billboard isn't going to change any one's mind about abortion. It didn't change mine. Its almost as if they're trying to sell the cute baby to promote anti abortion thoughts. And that seems jaded to me.
Anyways while we are on the subject of faith, here's something I've been thinking a lot about lately. Evangelism. I know what the bible says about evangelism and its importance, but what I'm stuck on is the way its done. By that, i mean the way the Christian church attempts to evangelize. I'm not saying that its bad or wrong, but I'm just not convinced that the way its done is the best way to get people to become a christian. Oh god that sounds so cliche. I'm just not convinced that going out and talking to people about how faith can change their lives is the way to go. Jesus says decide, not go give people an ultimatum. It almost makes me sick to see the billboards and early morning christian talk shows that so blindly carpet bomb the world with their pro christian advertisements and ultimatums. It just seems so cheesy to me. I think that the church is hung up on this "lets go out and share the gospel with people by talking to them about our faith and how great it is" idea. I don't know where I'm going with this and i don't know the right way to do this but i just think the way its done now isn't working. It doesn't convince me and I'm already a christian, so why would it convince anyone else. And i also know that there are plenty of people out there living out the gospel instead of preaching it to others but i think the majority of Christians think that evangelism is this door to door believe or go to hell sales pitch, and i hate that. I guess it works for some but it just doesn't for me. and that's why i wont do that.
With this post I'm not trying to say you should think the same way as me but i do challenge you to think about these issues. Do something society tells us not to do, Think.
Other interesting topics for next time: Ethnocentrism as a form of Racism and a Starbucks Nation
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