Where are ALL the Christians out there?

[MeCajunboy]

Have you ever noticed that with what we know to be present day statistics in America or even in other Countries, that when you try to make "Christian" or Christian-like comments, just how many people try to veer away or stay clear of your comments or the subject. Particularly at work where you spend most of your waking day, when you just feel like fellowshiping with others, isn't it sad that you or they just don't feel comfortable holding a conversation about God or the Bible in fear that you will disagree or you will offend someone. What is that all about? Makes you wonder if many worship the same God you do? I know they must have read the same Bible at time or two, since I live near New Orleans, but i just get this very cold shoulder from most, and that really hurts when me when I just want to spread joy, or love around the work force. Well, I risk it many times and be the foward one, in the case that many or just shy or being "careful" at work. I just feel that God will protect me and my job while I roam the earth fellowshiping in HIS NAME....Amen?

In God's Love

Larry

Cajunboy

[MorningGlory]

It's pretty much that way everywhere, CajunBoy. I DO know what you're talking about. I get around it by only talking about Christian matters with those I know to be of like mind. I know that we are supposed to spread the Word but there is a practical matter to consider. A lot of companies discourage religious activities and talking to other employees about religion or witnessing to them can be construed as harrassment. You have to be careful in the workplace. It could cost you your job.

[~pearl]

It is unfortunatly like that everywhere. Everyone just thinks they need to be so PC. Right now I'm not working so I'm not worried about offending, but when its time to go back to work I plan on telling my potential employer upfront that I am Christian and I'm not going to hide it. God will put me where I need to be and He will protect His own.

I feel for you cajunboy.

[Trusting Jesus]

It is a very sad commentary on the state of our nation that Christians need to feel this way. Acts chapters 4 and 5 seem very applicable to we Christians today. Peter and John were openly teaching about Jesus and were arrested and thrown in prison. But they were released by and angel and told to go right back to openly preach the Good News. When they were arrested again this is what happened:

"Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men." Acts 5:28-29

I pray for boldness in my witness...to not have fear of what others may think and say, but to honor God and the sacrifice of Jesus for me by speaking up for Him. I must say that I am becoming more bold, but I'm a long way from being arrested for my faith.

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Nathele

[MorningGlory]

It is unfortunatly like that everywhere. Everyone just thinks they need to be so PC. Right now I'm not working so I'm not worried about offending, but when its time to go back to work I plan on telling my potential employer upfront that I am Christian and I'm not going to hide it. God will put me where I need to be and He will protect His own.

I feel for you cajunboy.

I admire your zeal, PB, but just a friendly word of advice. I wouldn't tell a new employer that; that's pretty much saying 'this is who I am, take it or leave it'. Good stance in life but....not in the workplace. Competition for jobs is fierce and you need to give yourself every break you can. You shouldn't hide your Christian faith but you shouldn't go 'in your face' with it either. After you've been with a company for a bit, you will know who to talk to about faith and who to talk to about only generic subjects. I have seen an employee written up for prostelyzing at my last company. Of course, he was a JW but....well you get the idea.

[tsth]

Dear Cajun,

It is sad. I think the reason is because most professing to be Christians, have made up a god of their imaginations, rather than the God of the Bible. The problems and differences come up when you try to discuss things of God's Word, because that doesn't really fit with the god that has been created by "feelings". That is why it is SO IMPORTANT for those who claim to be "Christians", to be in God's Word, lest they conjure up a god that is really only what they have created in their own mind, rather than the God of Truth.

I have become stunned by how far off, we have gotten from the God of the Bible....then the practices within this nation would be totally different than they are.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[Viribus Unitis]

Have you ever noticed that with what we know to be present day statistics in America or even in other Countries, that when you try to make "Christian" or Christian-like comments, just how many people try to veer away or stay clear of your comments or the subject. Particularly at work where you spend most of your waking day, when you just feel like fellowshiping with others, isn't it sad that you or they just don't feel comfortable holding a conversation about God or the Bible in fear that you will disagree or you will offend someone. What is that all about? Makes you wonder if many worship the same God you do? I know they must have read the same Bible at time or two, since I live near New Orleans, but i just get this very cold shoulder from most, and that really hurts when me when I just want to spread joy, or love around the work force. Well, I risk it many times and be the foward one, in the case that many or just shy or being "careful" at work. I just feel that God will protect me and my job while I roam the earth fellowshiping in HIS NAME....Amen?

In God's Love

Larry

Cajunboy

I have experienced quite a wide range of trouble when speaking about religious matter and/or politics, specially in the net, and hence it is not a subject I feel comfortable with.

[~pearl]

It is unfortunatly like that everywhere. Everyone just thinks they need to be so PC. Right now I'm not working so I'm not worried about offending, but when its time to go back to work I plan on telling my potential employer upfront that I am Christian and I'm not going to hide it. God will put me where I need to be and He will protect His own.

I feel for you cajunboy.

I admire your zeal, PB, but just a friendly word of advice. I wouldn't tell a new employer that; that's pretty much saying 'this is who I am, take it or leave it'. Good stance in life but....not in the workplace. Competition for jobs is fierce and you need to give yourself every break you can. You shouldn't hide your Christian faith but you shouldn't go 'in your face' with it either. After you've been with a company for a bit, you will know who to talk to about faith and who to talk to about only generic subjects. I have seen an employee written up for prostelyzing at my last company. Of course, he was a JW but....well you get the idea.

Thank you for the advice but I must disagree with you. I have to put God first in all I do and if that means I won't be hired because I'm a professing Christian, so be it.

[OneLight]

I work directly with just two others. My boss calls God a she and the other coworker is not sure about her belief. She feels she is more of a Universalist, believing anyone who does good can get into heaven.

Everyone else gives you that look as if you are just plain crazy and they need to stay clear of you. This is why I hold strong in my belief that they will know me by my fruits. When they ask, I have an answer.

[tsth]

I work directly with just two others. My boss calls God a she and the other coworker is not sure about her belief. She feels she is more of a Universalist, believing anyone who does good can get into heaven.

Everyone else gives you that look as if you are just plain crazy and they need to stay clear of you. This is why I hold strong in my belief that they will know me by my fruits. When they ask, I have an answer.

THAT'S the god of their imagination that I was talking about....yet I'm sure that if you ask them, they will claim to be a "Christian".

In His Love,

Suzanne