A Glance at Christianity

America's existence is circulated around Christianity. More than likely not the same Christianity people practice today where they go to church on holidays and special occasions, or when bad things happen to them. But the Christianity where people went to church and lived like they believed everyday of the week, not just Sunday. Christians today have a bad reputation, which is not surprising, some Christians can be the most two-faced, back-stabbing, prideful, judgemental, people you will ever meet. Being a Christian, I'm sad to say that, but are those people really acting like Jesus? That's what the word "Christian" means, "little Christ." In the beginning stages of Christianity it was an insult to be called a Christian, the Christians started liking it because it linked them to Jesus Christ, who is the foundation of their faith. But, let's look at how Jesus acted, in John chapter 4 Jesus talked with a Samaritan woman. This back then was something a Jew would never lower himself to do, they found themselves higher than the Samaritans, let alone talk to a woman. He offered her eternal life! After talking with her for a little while, she went into the city she lived in and brought them to Jesus. In Mark 2:15-17, Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners, something no pharisee would ever be seen doing. In John 8:4-11 the pharisees found a woman cheating on her husband, the law of Moses commanded them to stone any women committing such an act. Insead of having them kill her, he told the perfect people to throw stones at her (since there weren't any) he forgave her of her sins. Jesus taught about justice, repentance, and mercy. Punishment when needed, and mercy when needed. Christianity does not promote tolerance to any other god or religion. Deuteronomy 5:9 talks about God's jealousy for our love, He asks for our whole heart. For those of you readers who are not Christians that have been treated rudely by "Christians", I would encourage you to find a Bible and read about the real Jesus. He is merciful and loving, and wants nothing but the best for you (Jeremiah 29:11). To the Christians who might be reading this, have you looked down on someone for not looking or acting a certain way? We cannot expect to turn others to Jesus if we act better than everyone else. Jesus looks on the inside of a person. Why shouldn't we?