Do you feel like religious people are unfairly judged? [Spirituality & Religion]

Many times, people put them all in the same category, based on what they see, hear, or experience. Not all are the same, though. I consider myself religious, but I don't think that I am better than anyone or that I know everything there is to know about the universe and we were created, if you get what I am saying. I hope we can keep this civil 🤷🏻‍♀️.

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Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

Yes, it seems like if people know you are a Christian, you should be perfect. If you have a fault, you are labeled a hypocrite. It is assumed that you should be ready to write a check for anyone in need of something. Be ready to sacrifice yourself for someone else at a moments notice. Then there are always those who don't believe trying to explain why you can't be a Christian because you don't do this or that.

EarthlingWise

@Roadsterrider isn't your faith supposed to be a form of idealism though? not just a sense of belonging to a group?

Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

@EarthlingWise I think it is more about an individual relationship with who I believe to be the creator. Idealism seems more about how all of us get along in some manner where there should be harmony and equality by default. Even within the confines of religion, reality still has to be part of the picture. Ideally, there would be no poor people. But reality is that there will always be poor, Jesus spoke of there always being poor people, to be openhanded(more generous).

EarthlingWise

@Roadsterrider More than that, the poor are supposed to be the chosen ones: Luke 6:20-21 :
“Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.’”

LadyGrace ·

@Roadsterrider Yet that shouldn't stop us from being a Christian. That's just the way the world is, and how Jesus was treated, as well. He warned us about this. They will think what they think, regardless. That doesn't affect our relationship with God, and never will. We'll still remain faithful to the end.

Roadsterrider · 56-60, M

@LadyGrace I agree, just comparing what the non-believing world expects from someone who professes a belief in Christianity. Their opinion doesn't have anything to do with my belief or faith.

LadyGrace ·

@Roadsterrider Yes...I believe that about you. I understand where you were coming from. That's good.