Jesus said Christians should be known for how deeply we love. Yet studies show that in the eyes of many non-Christians, we’re known for how deeply we

JUDGE. I have experienced this personally. What are your thoughts on overcoming feelings of hurt and rejection when you socialize with a large church group?

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YourMomsSecretCrush · M

Oddly enough, the people who preach tolerance and acceptance the most, are usually the least tolerant and accepting of people who dont agree with them.

4meAndyou · F

@YourMomsSecretCrush What I have run into, repeatedly, are people who tell me that if I don't go and have communion every single week, I won't be able to get into heaven. I have also run into people who judge me and condemn me because I was not always part of their church, and lived my life as most of us do.

YourMomsSecretCrush · M

@4meAndyou same, one reason i tend to avoid churches. one thing alot of right wingers and left wingers have in common, they both want to tell you how to run your life. LOL

4meAndyou · F

@YourMomsSecretCrush I wrestle with this ALL the time. It's difficult, holding myself apart because I can't cope with the way SOME of the people ARE. I think OverTheHill is right, though.

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