Bill McKibbon's article, in some ways, reminds me of the Letter of James where he talked about wishing someone in need to stay warm and well fed, but not doing anything to actually help that person to stay warm and well fed. Mr. McKibbon succinctly challenged our hypocricy. We do say a lot of things about being good Christians, but do not follow through with our actions. This is one of the things that I am most embarrassed about, being a Christian. I fully understand the critiques, they are well warranted.
What would happen if, as Mr. McKibbon says, a modest few of the 85% of Christians in America and the similar proportion in Canada starting making their deeds mirror their words? I think a lot of good can come out of it. This does not mean making the entire world think like us, but to just let deeds follow faith. We could have a major impact on the environmental and social issues. I have hope that we can.
Maybe I need to stop being so worried about how people will react if I said things like Mr. McKibbon did. There have been many times I wanted to. Wish me luck. Good luck to everyone as well.
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I have a solid faith in you and your abilities to get the word out there about what you believe. (I know this is going to sound hypocritical coming from me...) Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in, even if you are the only one talking. Take a stand for your values. I'll be there siding with you, perhaps sitting quietly in the back awaiting the time I am able to follow such a great leader! :)
Good point! It's not always popular to point out other people's (and our own) hypocrisy. Inevitable it will anger some people, but at least the point is out there. I think what we were talking in class today about HOW to do it is what will determine the success of our efforts.
I think you're right about the amount of impact just the Christians in American and Canada ALONE could have. We would be an great influence on the world... if only we could get everyone on the same page.
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