Really different

Christian, do you sometimes become outraged by the slanders hurled at us by the world? Well then, you'd better pay attention to what a couple of bloggers have written on that very subject this week. The first is Jeff Weddle:

Kathy Griffin made a joke about Jesus and "Christians" are, once again, outraged. I put the term "Christian" in quotes because I’m a Christian and I don’t really care what Kathy Griffin says, other than the fact I feel sorry for her.

"Christians" who get outraged easily are doing so to show that they care. No, they won’t show they care by their life, but they will by their outrage. It’s overcompensation for their lack of faith on a daily basis.

"Christians" who get outraged at Kathy Griffin seem to forget the words of Jesus who said things like, "Don’t be surprised if the world hates you, it hated me first." These are people who have not counted the cost. These are people who don’t understand the reality of true faith.

David Wayne also shares some very worthwhile thoughts on the subject:

We say that Christians are different, and we are, and one of the main ways we are different from the world is that we don't take offense at offensive behavior or treatment. We are the people who love our enemies, who bless when cursed, who pray for our persecutors. We follow the one who only wanted forgiveness to be shown to those who crucified Him.

Amen.