There are days when I would rather not admit that I am a Christian. One of those days was last week when a group of “Christian” protesters showed up at a funeral for one of those killed in the Orlando shooting, protesters who were shouting anti-gay slogans and waving anti-gay signs, as the family of this man mourned the death of their beloved son.
I don’t believe that Jesus would have supported such protests, a rude interruption of the raw grief of those mourning. Jesus, who welcomed those outcast by society & ate with those others considered to be sinners, wouldn’t have agreed with those who waved anti-gay signs in his name.
That’s why I would rather refer to myself as a follower of the Way of Jesus, for I believe too many things, that are done and proclaimed in the name of Jesus, do not reflect what Jesus taught, but rather reflect our culture and society. All too often faith is used to justify personal beliefs, prejudice & values that really have nothing to do with the gospel of Jesus Christ.