Do people really know what they're missing?

Question:There's this huge need to bash Christians, but while brushing my teeth this morning I really gave some thought to the benefits I've received by being affiliated. Somewhere in my life I have always been part of some Christian organization. My "I Learned in Kindergarten" education was guided by Nuns. I learned to swim, dance, date and had my first job at the YMCA. My degree is from a university that was converted from a convent. I went political at a Baptist church. I've seen Broadway quality performances and taken Franklin Covey type seminars for free while on mission for the past 7 years.

So I ask you, with all the growth opportunity available, are people just retarded? Or do they focus so much on the negative that every experience is going to suck for them no matter what?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: There's this huge need to bash Christians, but while brushing my teeth this morning I really gave some thought to the benefits I've received by being affiliated. Somewhere in my life I have always been part of some Christian organization. My "I Learned in Kindergarten" education was guided by Nuns. I learned to swim, dance, date and had my first job at the YMCA. My degree is from a university that was converted from a convent. I went political at a Baptist church. I've seen Broadway quality performances and taken Franklin Covey type seminars for free while on mission for the past 7 years.

So I ask you, with all the growth opportunity available, are people just retarded? Or do they focus so much on the negative that every experience is going to suck for them no matter what?

People no longer think of schooling or the YMCA in terms of Christianity, only as organizations. 'Christianity' to them is people telling them what they can't do. It's unfair--even though I'm no longer a Christian, the Christians I know personally are all very good people, certianly no worse than the atheists, Jews, Muslims, or Unitarians I've met.

It's easy, we are missing for what we've lost

its a matter of not really understanding what it is all about they have preconceived ideas about christianity and for them thats that

Well, being a Christian isn't always about doctrine, politics, and following what the preacher says. It's about following Christ, and his example. This does not say anything about denomination, race, or Socioeconomic status about his followers. Jesus was a radical in his time. He was prohibiting hate, and he promoted the acts of loving others and totally serving others.

I think the problems come when Christians forget that they were saved through no merit of their own. If their presentation to the world is as the superior to an unbeliever then they have forgotten who they are.
I'm a flawed person who was fortunate enough to be forgiven.
I'm a beggar who found bread. I'm not the baker.
I wish the Christian community would act with more grace and humility. We aren't responsible for other people's attitudes but where we have contributed we need to make that right. I don't apologize for my faith. I also don't hide in front of bigots. What I don't do is tell someone that his journey isn't valid. How God spoke to me or you is different. I respect that others have to work out their own purpose in life.