But that's this whole popular conception of that god. This isn't a deity who cares about actions, about charity and compassion and that good stuff. Humanitarian actions aren't as important as saying the right platitudes. This isn't even Christianity where, ya know, Jesus said some pretty good stuff when he wasn't losing his temper, railing against adulterers, and smiting fig trees, so why not try and emulate Jesus a little more?
This is a god who basically runs a divine protection racket. "Nice soul, be a shame if something were gonna happen to it. Now, I can get you out of Hell, and it's real easy, all you have to do is say Christ is my Lord and Savior. See? Easy."
I hate the whole bumper sticker thing. Sticking a Jesus fish and some threats of hell on your car is just not going to convince me to convert to Christianity and start voting Republican. The way I see it, it's there as an identification sign. Other Christiany types will see it and feel this is someone to treat slightly better or something. It's a clever little wink thing.
I'm still sorting out what I think of my spirituality. But one thing I'm pretty sure of is that this whole Heaven/Hell/Rapture thing is incredibly childish and petty.
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And counter-rant!
Date: 2007-09-12 06:12 pm (UTC)This is a god who basically runs a divine protection racket. "Nice soul, be a shame if something were gonna happen to it. Now, I can get you out of Hell, and it's real easy, all you have to do is say Christ is my Lord and Savior. See? Easy."
I hate the whole bumper sticker thing. Sticking a Jesus fish and some threats of hell on your car is just not going to convince me to convert to Christianity and start voting Republican. The way I see it, it's there as an identification sign. Other Christiany types will see it and feel this is someone to treat slightly better or something. It's a clever little wink thing.
I'm still sorting out what I think of my spirituality. But one thing I'm pretty sure of is that this whole Heaven/Hell/Rapture thing is incredibly childish and petty.