Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I really hate updating this thing only to bitch, and I promise I won't the whole time because that's, well, babyish. But I do have something on my mind.
I have a problem with people who claim to be Christians and then go out of their way (it seems) to try and show that they are better than everyone else, thus making people feel bad. Just because you have faith that doesn't make you better than someone who has a different faith or no faith at all. They choose to live their life that way and that's fine. One thing I will never do is push my faith on anybody. If they come to me and ask for advice, that's fine, I'll give it to them. But I refuse to go out of my way and shove my faith in their face and make someone uncomfortable. Also, just because you can recite the Bible word for word that doesn't make you better than someone else. I am a Christian, I have a strong faith in God as most people know. I try to pray and do the best I can. However, I'm far from perfect. I fully admit that I'm not a wizard when it comes to the Bible, and I'll admit that I haven't read it much. I'm trying to get myself into reading it though. I don't understand a lot of it, but I'm trying. The point is, just because I haven't read it much, that doesn't make me less of a person or less of a Christian than someone who has. Shoving it in people's faces is unacceptable and cruel in my book. "Well, I know this this and this, so I'm better than you". No, you're not, I've got news for you. This girl who used to go to my church did a sermon once (I don't know how she got that gig) and the entire thing was pretty much "I am the greatest, and you are all scum". I was so angry after that I couldn't even think straight. Don't tell me I'm scum just because you think you're perfect because you read the Bible everyday and don't use curse words, and shine your stupid halo every night when you go to bed. I think she literally said at one point during her sermon "I am the perfect Christian". Give me a break. Sermons aren't supposed to make people feel small. They're supposed to help you and give you more of a perspective on how to live better and a desire to be closer to God. It's not a contest of who is better than who. That's why it's said before communion "It doesn't matter who you are, what you've done, or what your past is. All that matters is that you have a desire to be closer to God. All are welcome at his table". ALL ARE WELCOME. Not just the ones who can recite every Psalm for memory. These are how some people are acting that I've come across lately. I don't know if they just have a superiority complex or not, but It's sad, really. And it makes me feel bad.
Truth is, I am a Christian, like I said, but, I believe there's truth in all religions (although the 72 virgins thing is a little far-fetched for me to believe in, but who knows.) I used to work with a few people who are Pagan and I found some of the things they did fascinating. Would I do it myself? No. But It was interesting. And most importantly, at no point did I shun them or tell them they're wrong in what they're doing. It's right for them, that's all that matters. It doesn't matter what I think. And they're very nice, caring people, I might add.
Anyways, onto other stuff.
Last weekend was fantastic. My Dad and I went to three concerts in a row. Thursday was Creed, Friday was Vertical Horizon, and Saturday was the Steve Miller Band. All three were AMAZING. Creed, especially. I'm so happy that they got back together and that I was able to see them. Ya know, If I could spend my life going to concerts, I would. I would love to be a roadie or something for one of my favorite bands and tour with them and see the shows every night. That would be the life. I don't even think I would mind sleeping in a tour bus. Vertical Horizon was a free show at the casino, but it was still fantastic. I had never seen them in concert before. The last time they came around (Which was years ago now) I couldn't see them for whatever reason. I'm soo happy I got go this time. Steve Miller was awesome of course. Although, they added a new person to the band who I swear does nothing else but back up vocals and dance around like an IDIOT. I swear, watching him was like watching Richard Simmons sweatin' to the oldies. But I was able to block him out most of the time. At one point, this one loser girl tried to jump on the stage. Haha, that was amusing. "Hey, I'll just jump on the stage, maybe they won't notice!". Oh well, it was still an amazing show.
Birthday is coming up on Sunday....I don't really feel it this year. I'm just...eh, it's another day.
Anywhoo. That's all for now. until next time...
posted by Lauren 8/26/2009 12:42:00 PM
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