[Maguru]

Originally Posted by mercuryrising

The fundamental basis of Christianity is that you and I are imperfect, that Christ is perfect and that through him we are forgiven for our transgressions. It's not about how good you are or about trying to be good. It's about what's in your heart.

Yes, I was taught I was imperfect too. I no longer believe that to be true because perfection is variable and depends on comparisons from a human perspective.

My human nature says that if someone steps on my foot, I punch them in the face. If someone steals from me, I burn down their house. If someone hurts my family, I murder theirs. This is probably how every war got started, someone stepped on someones foot.

I'm sorry that is not my human nature. I am much more understanding towards my transgressors because I see them as human beings first. Why is always a good question.

The Christian God says that if someone offends me, I should forgive them as I've been forgiven and let him handle it. That goes against my human nature. But I've seen the results from both methods in my lifetime. I'll take option B any day.

I think this is what faith in Christ means in practice.

Is this what is in your heart? Don't you choose to be offended? If you chose not to be offended then forgiveness would not be required.

It's interesting how people think Christians are so judgmental. Didn't Christ teach his disciples not to judge?

"Before you remove the splinter from your brothers eye, remove the log from your own."

"He who has not sinned cast the first stone."

Maybe Christians aren't particularly good at practicing this. Nonetheless, it is a teaching of Christ to not judge others.

Why is it so difficult not to judge?