I think sometimes, that there is something wrong with the way I relate to people. I have a faith-based outlook on life. But I do not believe in proselytizing, or as people in Texas describe it "witnessing." I am not a preacher. I am not a minister. I am a faith-based person, and I hope that the way I live my life is all the testimony I need to present regarding my faith.
But, I know all of these "Christians" who have narrow minded, judgmental, unforgiving, unaccepting, exclusive attitudes. Are those judgmental adjectives, yes. But I am not saying I dislike or disrespect these people. I am just saying I do not see "Christian charity" in their points of view.
The contradiction is wasted on people with this mindset. I love my friends with this mindset, but do not like their mindset.
Pope Francis said, of homosexuals "Who am I to judge" http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-23489702. I think those words carry over into so many other parts of our lives.
Also, Pope Francis has talked about not giving endorsements, but understanding http://www.patheos.com/blogs/catholicnews/2015/02/not-endorsement-but-understanding-pope-francis-and-married-priests/. I think this is a good description of the approach I take with my patients at the psychiatric prison. I do not endorse or condone their criminal behavior, but I do support and try to understand their needs as human beings in distress.
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