The problem is that Christians are people, human, fallible people. Only God is perfect. The rest of us have to suffer with our best attempts to be Christlike, which is about as close to impossible to do as you can imagine.

Now, do all Christians try to emulate Christ in every aspect of their lives. No, and that is another part of the problem. But there are those that do, but they don't get much attention. The only one I know that did is Billy Graham.

1 ...

Report Post

Posted by Kentucker

Cincinnati, KY

Member since Apr 2013

19351 posts

Posted on 3/14/16 at 9:12 pm to kywildcatfanone

quote:
The only one I know that did is Billy Graham.

The Grahams, Billy and his son Franklin, represent a great example of what has happened to Christianity in this country. Billy Graham was, essentially, apolitical and did his work in the name of Christ. I never met a person who disliked him.

His career was devoted to offering the Word of Christ. I can't remember Billy Graham ever condemning anyone who didn't pay heed to his messages.

Franklin Graham, on the other hand, is a foaming-at-the-mouth politically right-wing agitator who embraces politics and is more than happy to condemn anyone who disagrees with his messages. He is as polarizing as any left- or right-wing fanatic.

I hate the mixing of religion and politics. The outcome is always hateful and demeaning towards someone or group. It's awful.

0 ...

Report Post

Off-Topic Board - Replies to Post

Return To Board

Page 1

Return To Board