I try to tell people this when this comes up, as someone who grew up in a conservative church… The Christianity of today is a club, and if you’re not in that club, you do not get the benefits of it. This is demonstrated perfectly in newer translations of the Bible, which many Christians believe to be more “accurate” or “inspired” by God.
Take Luke 2:14, from the KJV: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Versus the newer ESV, which is being widely adopted in the US: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Today’s Christians do not believe Jesus’ teachings apply to everyone. If you’re not a believer and you willfully sin, then in their minds you do not deserve Godly love and justice. This is why so many today are able to look the other way or even cheer as horrible things are done in front of them. This is why so many believe that their tax dollars should not benefit non-believers. They believe they are justified in only showing charity to their fellow Christians. Everyone else can kindly die off.
I share this because many still seem to think that pointing out their hypocrisy will somehow change minds. But be warned that they truly believe they are in the right. These are dangerous beliefs, and we’re headed to scarier and scarier times if they remain in power.
I try to tell people this when this comes up, as someone who grew up in a conservative church… The Christianity of today is a club, and if you’re not in that club, you do not get the benefits of it. This is demonstrated perfectly in newer translations of the Bible, which many Christians believe to be more “accurate” or “inspired” by God.
Take Luke 2:14, from the KJV: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Versus the newer ESV, which is being widely adopted in the US: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Today’s Christians do not believe Jesus’ teachings apply to everyone. If you’re not a believer and you willfully sin, then in their minds you do not deserve Godly love and justice. This is why so many today are able to look the other way or even cheer as horrible things are done in front of them. This is why so many believe that their tax dollars should not benefit non-believers. They believe they are justified in only showing charity to their fellow Christians. Everyone else can kindly die off.
I share this because many still seem to think that pointing out their hypocrisy will somehow change minds. But be warned that they truly believe they are in the right. These are dangerous beliefs, and we’re headed to scarier and scarier times if they remain in power.
True, and very similar to the “if you’re not us you’re not human” used by radical Israel, Islam, and Nazis.