Does the "ANTI" reputation come from too much Old Testament influence? Jesus pretty much taught us to get over that when he use the phrases, "You have heard it said of old. . . . but I say to you."
What he said was far less "anti" and far more inclusive than what had been said in tradition and in the Old Testament writings. As I see it, not many religious people identifying with the Christian church pay much attention to Jesus. He doesn't seem to hate as much as they want to hate.
Isn't it strange that the Roman church hates gays and lesbians but keeps protecting priests who abuse children using gay practices? Isn't it strange that heterosexual escapades and abuses are O.K. in evangelical Protestant churches, even covered up as well as forgiven, but hating people who are faithful, loving couples (and happen to be gay) is the approved modus operandi?
ANTI. Anti booze, anti equality of races, anti equality of women, anti Protestant, anti Semitic, anti Catholic, anti progress, anti science, anti change, anti vaccinations, anti higher education, anti thinking, anti fashion, anti youth, anti the elderly, anti . . .
I'm not sure one person can balance that out. Jesus tries. He seems to fail.
What do you think? (Not what are you against, by the way.) Leave a comment and let us know.
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