Today, I read this
article in the Independent about Vicky Beeching, a prominent Christian
singer/songwriter for churches.
Firstly, this isn’t a post about religion. This is a post
about how we live and how we act towards others. (Some might say that’s what
religion is supposed to be about…)
I can’t understand how people claiming to be ‘Christians’
can treat a person, such as Vicky Beeching, in this manner. To
claim someone is ill, or possessed, just because they are gay is like
persecuting someone for liking oranges. It’s nonsense.
Everyone is different. We all have different talents, likes
and dislikes, and we all have different struggles to face in life. Some have health issues, others abusive parents,
or financial difficulties; life is hard enough. Why make it more difficult for
anyone? *
Instead, let’s focus on and celebrate the things we can do
to improve the world: creating, caring, encouraging, looking after the
environment, to list only a few, all hopefully with some good fun and humour
along the way.
Do your best, live well, and help (or at least let!) those around
you do the same. I think the world would be a better place if we lived like
this.
(And I think Jesus would agree.)
*Just to clarify: I’m not saying that being gay is a
difficulty in life to be overcome like those listed (although, sadly, it seems
it is such a difficulty in some
circles). I’m saying that, regardless of anyone’s likes, dislikes, talents,
beliefs – or indeed sexuality – there are enough problems to deal with in life
without making things harder.
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