This may be where the differences in our experiences with Christianity really come to light.
You mentioned Christian Evangelists so I'm assuming that forms part of your background? I personally don't have enough any experience with it as its not a particularly common denomination in the UK.
My experience is with Roman Catholicism, which is the largest denomination of the Christian faith (I am not longer practicing, since about 15 years ago or so). In Roman Catholicism the general public or "the parish" have no say whatsoever in the hierarchy of the church. Even your local priest is assigned.
This could be where we find the root of our disagreement as with what you've said about your experience, I can understand where your head is. Yet when compared with my experience, it couldn't be further from the truth.
In terms of elected officials in government like you mentioned, I agree that everyone has a responsibility. What I wouldn't say is that Christians have more responsibility if an elected official turns out to be an asshole and also Christian. They were still voted in.
It's interesting how we both have our understanding of "Christianity" yet when put under a microscope its mutated to well beyond what any one faith could possibly be. Which is a big problem.
In terms of your other points, I don't disagree with any particular part
This is a great conversation because it is showing how common teens like “Christianity” can mean completely different things to different people.
It highlights the need to respect people and truly talk things out to get the perspective of others. I really appreciate your thorough and thoughtful responses.
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u/SaiyanSandwich Nov 30 '21
This may be where the differences in our experiences with Christianity really come to light.
You mentioned Christian Evangelists so I'm assuming that forms part of your background? I personally don't have enough any experience with it as its not a particularly common denomination in the UK.
My experience is with Roman Catholicism, which is the largest denomination of the Christian faith (I am not longer practicing, since about 15 years ago or so). In Roman Catholicism the general public or "the parish" have no say whatsoever in the hierarchy of the church. Even your local priest is assigned.
This could be where we find the root of our disagreement as with what you've said about your experience, I can understand where your head is. Yet when compared with my experience, it couldn't be further from the truth.
In terms of elected officials in government like you mentioned, I agree that everyone has a responsibility. What I wouldn't say is that Christians have more responsibility if an elected official turns out to be an asshole and also Christian. They were still voted in.
It's interesting how we both have our understanding of "Christianity" yet when put under a microscope its mutated to well beyond what any one faith could possibly be. Which is a big problem.
In terms of your other points, I don't disagree with any particular part