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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bowman81 · M

We are only responsible for our own actions. Others will always judge. You can waste time worrying about them or take care of yourself. Those pompous judgmental folks just don't matter in the grand scheme of things. You can't control them, better to ignore them when they mount up on their "high horses".

4meAndyou · F

@bowman81 That is how I WISH I could be, but it always hurts. While I am not quite as friendly and silly as a young puppy, the puppy still doesn't enjoy being kicked.

I suppose I am using them as an excuse, in a way, for not attending church...and then still others come over here and guilt me for not attending church.

My intelligence gets scrambled at times.