CHRISTIAN LOVE <<<Baby Girl Sandi>>>

Since joining USM, I have authored a couple of posts, responded to several, and observed many more. In debate, I notice the usual crowd of people predictably lining up on one side or other of each issue. The debate quickly loses its point as several self-proclaimed ‘Christians’ endlessly preach Old Testament Morality, and accuse, everyone disagreeing with them, of ‘Christian Bashing,’ as if they were being herded to their own crucifixions.

I also claim to be Christian, although for many years Mother church has closed her doors to me. This has been a blessing, because I have been privileged to study His Word, without interference, of someone telling me, what they feel it says. I endeavor daily to live my life according to His Lessons. I have found that central to His Teachings are the concepts of Forgiveness, Tolerance of others, Love, and Self Sacrifice. When Christ Jesus walked the earth, he had followers, called disciples, because they alone were disciplined enough to heed his message, learn his creed, and apply his principles. Does have Christ have any disciples today?

Oh by the way… Those hotly debated Ten Commandments were condensed to TWO by our Lord the Christ. I refer to Mark 12 versus 29 through 31.

Thou shalt Love the Lord Thy God with all thy Heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength …. And the second is like unto it, namely this. Thou shalt Love thy neighbor as thyself ….

My question is this. Is Christ’s message of Love for one another, tolerance, and forgiveness, irrelevant (irreverent) to the Modern Church?

Please reply with Love in your heart and peace in your soul. <<<Baby Girl Sandi>>>