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♥ Why I don't identify myself as "Christian"
Wednesday, 19 September 2012 @ 17:21 I'd like to start by saying; I have no issue with anyone who does identify themselves as a Christian, and that I realise that not all Christians fit the stereotypes I mention in this post - but unfortunately a fair amount do (not only this but they usually have the loudest voices.) I have been raised a "Christian" and brought up in a Christian family. Both sides are. My mum also grew up in a Christian family, my dad, on the other hand, grew up in a non-Christian family, who later became Christians (a long time before my dad met my mum). I'd like to note that this didn't actually make me a Christian, just because I grew up in a Christian family. I researched and read up on stuff before I made my choice - but I'm not going to go into that process in this blog post. When talking to people, it is unusual for me to call myself a Christian, and when I do it's usually just to make my life easier than having to explain why I don't like to use the term. With that said, here are my reasons (filled with my own personal opinions and experiences!) Its meaning It has always been my understanding that Christian means "Christ like". It came from "little Christ" which was what people used to call Jesus' followers. I feel it would be very misleading to call myself a "little Christ" or to suggest I'm in anyway "Christ like", I realise that this isn't what people are saying when they say they are Christian (or at least most of them), I know they use it to mean they want to be like him and they follow him. But I can't get it out of my head - I can't help but feel calling myself Christ like is wrong. I don't feel this way when other people say it, but I guess it's because I do so many unchristian things! Denominations of church I've never been sure what denomination of church I'm from. It annoys me that there are so many denominations and groups, all who squabble amongst each other. "Well we're better than you because we don't do this" "You should do it this way!" "Your beliefs are wrong, mine are right" When you look at all the arguments that go on between church groups and denominations of Christianity - you kind of think to yourself, how can they make the world a better place or "save" anyone, when they are so busy telling each other they are wrong. They are all brothers and sisters in Christ and they can't even accept each other, let alone people of other religions and atheists. When you look at how Protestants and Catholics fight like cat and dog, it's not much of a surprise that no one wants to get involved. I've always felt like I don't want to be either, I don't want to be part of a denominations - and it shouldn't matter, people should accept me either way. I don't like the way we have to pick teams, I always thought the church was "one universal church" not "lots of little church's that argue all the time" Christians who judge A lot of the time, my hardest battles were with other Christians. They are supposed to be a group of accepting people, like Christ and make you feel welcomed, like Christ. What an unfortunate amount of them actually do is discriminate against you for being different or stepping a toe out of line, only follow the parts of the bible they like the sound of, but are the first to tell you that you shouldn't do the same, judge every move you make. Too many of them start their sentences with "I'm a Christian and..." Which, unless its actually necessary for you to make your point, is mostly just annoying. The majority of the judgements me and my close family have gotten for our choices, have been from other Christians. My mother had to get a divorce from her previous husband (prior to my father) because he was basically beating her up as well as cheating on her. Yet people in her church group judged her, even knowing her story. Sorry but what did they want her to do? Stay in the relationship and allow him to hurt her? Or even her children? My brother and sister's worst memories are from my mum's marriage NOT the divorce. My brother and sister remember being much happier once they lived with my mother with just the 3 of them. My brother remembers clearly my mother being beaten (he was 3 at the time). There are good Christians, who understand why she had to leave and do not condemn her. But too many of them did condemn her. I don't consider myself religious. I would say I have faith. While I believe many of the same things as Christians, I like to keep a safe distance and choose my groups wisely. Luckily, at the moment I am associated with a group of Christians who are very kind, do not Judge you and always give you a warm welcome. 0 Comments 
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