Christians and the Republican Party..

I know what I see today is so far removed from the little church I attended Sunday school in. I also remember attending Christian camp that really was all about embracing all people, regardless of where their personal journey was. They most certainly preached the Bible, but never in a way that sounded unkind or berating of others. I had a vision of Christians being the most loving of people.

Then when I got older and saw the "Christian Right" for the first time, I was genuinely shocked. It was like nothing like what I had learned. I met a few and some were once close to me. But an ugly side came out in them and it had everything to do with their self righteousness. Sadly, I found myself gradually pulling away as mainstream Christianity became so enmeshed with politics and people that seemed to care very little for those in need. It's like the words of Jesus have long been lost.

I wonder how many other people have walked away from organized Christianity because of how it has been used. It's truly sad and I wonder what Jesus himself would think of it all.