the crucifix

Lately, well, for the last year or so, ive become very sick of seeing people who don't believe or practice christianity wearing crosses. and this, among other things, is what gives christians a bad name. people see the cross and associate that symbol with jesus and christianity, but then when they see the bearer living his/her life in a way that contradicts christian priniples, they assume a false impression on what christianity really is.

Now, I'm a firm believer in sincerity. If you're going to tell me anything at all about the way you believe or what you think is right, you better be sincere and sure about it. even if you might be wrong, or if i believe you to be wrong, i'll have a whole lot more respect for you if you are completely sure about it. my little sister who can't read will tell me with complete confidence that the lines and scribbles on her paper say her name. and though i see that it doesn't, how can i argue with her when she's so sure? if you are going to believe in something, and i cannot possible convince you otherwise, so be it. i may offer my opinion, but i won't argue, as long as you're sincere. because if you're not, im going to question you.

i can accept what you believe as long as you have a good reason to back it up. and if you tell me you're a christian, but go party every weekend and slander people daily, then im not going to take you very seriously. i know im not perfect, and neither is anyone else, so im not going to judge anyone for being imperfect. i do think its wrong, however, if you try to convince others of your perfection, since we all know its just a mask. if you can admit that you've made a mistake, i have a lot more respect for you than if you try to hold onto your pride. what's the point in lying anyways?

i believe christianity is not a lie. i feel naked if im not wearing my cross, because i feel it represents me and what i believe to be true. it gives me strength and reassurance to know that jesus is always with me, and i think the cross is not only a reminder of that to me, but to anyone else who meets me. it represents what i worship, and i am proud to bear it.

it is discouraging and encouraging at the same time to see so many others wearing crosses. sometimes i look at people wearing the cross and wonder if they truly understand the meaning of it. i feel if they did, they would at least hesitate at some of the actions they practice. and as i said, i can understand imperfection, christians are not perfect. and most of us admit to that. but if you are outspoken against christianity, both in words and actions, why wear something that represents what you are against? i guess it just doesnt make sense to me. and it gives those who are sincere about what they believe a bad name.

i've heard christians slandered a lot, and i think if some of the people doing so really knew what christianity was all about, they would think twice before talking against it. im not the best at explaining things in extent, but i know that being a christian is all about being in love. when you choose god, it's all about love. He's loved you your whole life, and is just waiting for you to love him back. becoming a christian means that you believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose from the dead. and what's great about that is, thats all He wants you to do: love him, and believe that He is real. god wants you to choose him, that's why he granted us free will. because only by choosing him will you know how to love him. if He made us involuntarily love him, it wouldn't really be love, because we'd know nothing else.

*sigh* i said i wasnt very good at explaining things. http://www.klove.com can explain it alot better.

think twice the next time you see someone wearing a cross, or the next time you put on your own. it really does mean something to someone, even if it means nothing to you.