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May 16, 2007

Real True Christianity.

So, there’s this guy. He is homeless, looks.. bad. He stands outside my workplace (supermarket) with his cup. I make just enough money to keep me from standing next to him...

While it is true that I did eventually come to recognize my nonbelief in Christianity, I did receive 4 years of Catholic education. Things like that tend to stick with you. Things like this: "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' It’s the part that makes me want to do more. So I do the most I can; I look that man in the eye and smile at him, acknowledging our common humanity...

Two days ago I saw a man do more than that. He (the customer) came into my store, bought a sandwich and some juice, and gave it to the homeless man. I don’t know if anyone can call themselves Christian if they’ve never done that...

A better person wouldn’t seek to contrast that behavior with the behavior of the man in yesterday’s news. I have, however, long wondered what “speaking out against” gays, Teletubbies, pagans, feminists, ect have to do with the basic requirements of neighborliness...

Posted by Andrew at May 16, 2007 10:23 AM

Comments

Because I live in a small town, I've often encountered people whose views on one thing or another are diametrically opposed to mine on a number of issues. I know one woman in particular who is a virulent feminist and man-hater. Yet, if by chance she happened to be driving down my road and her car broke down, I'd still offer her the use of my phone and a glass of cold water.

Life is just weird sometimes ;>)

Posted by: Trudy Schuett [TypeKey Profile Page] at May 16, 2007 02:12 PM