Despite some glaring black marks on the history of the Christian church, one of the key principles of Christianity is human rights. One of the most notable teachings of Christ Jesus was love for God and love for fellow man. Matthew 22:37-40 records Jesus’ words: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the …
What Would Jesus Do?
On July - 25 - 2009
About ten years ago, a fad swept through Protestant Christendom. Youth from many different churches and denominations began wearing bracelets with the letters WWJD embroidered on it. The acronym stood for “What Would Jesus Do?” Some called the fad childish and lame, belittling to the faith of Christ by transforming the bracelet into a good luck charm or mere fashion accessory. After a time, the fad became the butt of pop culture jokes and eventually faded.
Ten years ago, I was a fifteen-year-old high school student. Though my Biblical knowledge was practically non-existent, I knew that Jesus loved me. Whenever I was faced with the temptation to do something wrong or to say something that I would regret, I would look down at my wrist. There, embroidered in white thread, was a gentle whispering: “What would Jesus do?”
Doing What is Right Today
On January - 12 - 2009
I could not believe that there are people claiming to be Christians, who would turn a blind eye to the sexual and physical abuse of children on the vague possibility that, sometime in the future, their own religious freedoms might be infringed upon. Is it possible that religious freedoms, even here in the United States, could eventually be limited or evoked? Yes, it is. However, we should not let a fear of tomorrow keep us from doing what is morally right today.
Moral Ambiguity
On December - 27 - 2008
Many people, even Christians, feel that the Ten Commandments – the Lord’s moral law – is antiquated, a relic of ancient history of mild interest but no longer applicable to the modern world. However, in this age of moral ambiguity, is the Law truly out-dated or does it still hold relevance to our lives?
Holier Than Thou Attitudes
On March - 21 - 2005
We all have to deal with people who are like the Pharisee and your friends; I know I have. But their behavior is wrong. We are all equal in the eyes of God, who gave His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to die a horrible death for ALL of us! (John 3:16,17)
