If we MUST. We will NOT.

In today's world,

Sometimes it makes me frustrated feeling like I have to or should apologize for my religious beliefs. For the fact that I do NOT and will NOT accept that any and all behaviors are OK and acceptable.

Our lax culture. Our sex-infused culture. Our devil may care attitude culture. Is one in which I feel overwhelmed by and sometimes saddened by.

Do people really think Jesus will come back and say, wow, you promoted sex and an irresponsible lifestyle to children, but, I know you didn't know any better, it's OK.

I may be one of the few to believe that somehow, someway, we will have to pay for our sins. Unless Christ has redeemed your soul, your life, and your spirit.

Yes. All should be accepted into the church door.

But please. If you already know you disagree with the church's beliefs, stay out of the church's door. We believe what we believe as you do. You may feel good calling Christians hypocrites, but it's no different than attending a Christian church and being surprised when they tell you your lifestyle is sinful. That's the basic theology.

"For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus" Romans 6:23

"While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" Romans 5:8

The main thread through the Gospel, the Good News, is that though sinners, we have been given salvation, new life, and hope.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone and the new has come" 2 Cor. 5:17

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

In any case. The church tells everyone they are sinful. The Christian faith is based on our own failures to be perfect and on putting our trust and hope in a God who can make us new. Give us eternal souls. It is up to you what you want to believe. The church will always tell me I am sinful, that my lifestyle is sinful, that some of the choices I make are wrong, but the main factor is, I choose to accept this condemnation because I choose to believe I need grace and love. I need someone who loves me more than all the things I've done wrong and more than all the dark places I've been. I need a savior.

Whether you do or not, is up to you. But please don't judge me for this need and I won't judge you for your lack of need. Leave the Christians to their God for judgment and we'll do the same for you. I believe what I believe. If you fault me for that, it is no skin off my back.