Judging Judgments by EternalGeekExposed, literature
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Judging Judgments
As a disclaimer, although I am directing this discussion to a Christian audience, I am aware that many people, not just Christians, have a problem with the concept of being judgmental. I have seen pro-gay advocates and atheists throw the "don't judge" bomb to shut down discussion as well as Christians. However, only in Christian circles have I heard the complaint that people are "intolerant of my intolerance." This concept is absurd and it has no place in productive conversation. Let me give an example of an incident I was recently involved in to illustrate.
I saw a link on my friend's Facebook page mentioning Carrie Underwood's claim th
Walking Through Water: Reflection on Art and Faith by bytheLionsmane, journal
Walking Through Water: Reflection on Art and Faith
It has often struck me with awe that some of the most religious people I have known have been, on the surface, atheists. Atheism is a peculiar state of mind; I quite personally feel you cannot deny the existence of something that does not exist. I don't believe I can say, "That chair is not there," if there is no chair to say it about. Many atheists deny God because they do in fact care so passionately about a caring and personal God and the world around them is inconsistent with the God of love, they feel, and so they say, "There is no God." But even when one denies God, to create music, art, or words is a religious activity. To serve any di
