In recent days, Christianity has been debated on the Forum pages of the Daily News. The main issue has been whether Christianity should be allowed to set the moral code of the United States of America.
One side says that we have a code that is based on Christian morals. The other side suggests that we are not a theology, but a democracy, and that we should take all people of this nation into account.
I suggest that if we take the true views of Christianity, then such a distinction would be unnecessary. While these Christians are not using malice, I do suggest they have overlooked a key fact in Christianity.
I suggest that people who would use the Bible to restrict the rights of others have vastly misread the Good Book, and need to give the Bible another look.
Yes, the Bible does contain a moral code, rooting from the Ten Commandments, but Christianity worships Jesus Christ as its savior, and therefore, you'd think the words of Jesus would surpass the Ten Commandments in importance.
In "John: 15," shortly before he is taken away by the Romans, Jesus addressed his deciples and said that he had one commandment for his followers. That commandment was "love one another as I love you."
That means that you must be willing to forgive one another and love one another unconditionally.
This also means that we can not judge one another, no matter how great or small their sins may be. While their views may not agree with those of Christianity, it is not for us, but rather for Him to judge.
This is one of the last things that Jesus told his followers, and, as he knew his death was coming, it can be assumed that this is the most important message of the entire Bible. Everything in the book before it leads to it, and everything after reacts to it.
And, Jesus says it is his only commandment, and suggests it is the most important lesson he has taught. Looking at most of the parables in the Bible, you will find that a large majority of them teach the same message: Love people no matter what their sins may be. Judge not, lest ye be judged.
And yet, there is so much hate in the world, much among Christians. Christians are trying to get the Ten Commandments posted in front of courthouses and in public buildings.
I suggest that these people are not looking at the true message of their religion, but rather are looking for an excuse to hate.
Jesus would not have been proud of the current Christian right, as they are pushing for "moral" legislation and using the teachings of the Bible as their main evidence.
They are missing the overall message. Let us not forget we need to love and legitimately care about one another. Otherwise, we are not good Christians.
Write to Will at
wjohargan@bsu.edu
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