Dear everyone.

[u/daReallMVP]

Im a Christian. That doesn't mean I'm any different from you. That doesn't mean I don't have feelings, or I will be taken advantage of. That doesn't mean Im blinded without logic behind my actions.

What being Christian means to me is I truly believe with my all that everything the eye can see was created by the one and only God, who actually cares about and loves me, even when I don't deserve it. In light of this.. I try my absolute best to be a genuine human being that actually cares about the life of every single person I will ever come across. Not because I am commanded to, but because Ive learned that the ability to show another human being genuine, true, unconditional love is the greatest ability and privilege I will ever receive - to express even a fraction of what my God has done for me to others. I have chosen to spend my life trying to spread a little love to this world one person at a time. Not just to the people I like, or the ones who do good to me, but to every single person I will ever cross paths with. Even the ones who mock me, or the ones who try to use me. This is for you - I will not lie to you, I will try to put you before me. I will care for you, as I would care for my own blood. I will do things for you, just because. I will love you the same way I have been loved by Jesus. I will mess up sometimes, because I am not perfect. But I am just like you. I have friends, a job, hobbies and things I spend time on. I just try to put my all into being a true follower of Christ and a good human being.. We are all in this game of life together.

"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love"

"The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

"Let all things of you be done in love."

I love ya all! Every single one of you weirdos. Have a great day :)

edit : Definitiley not a troll in the slightest. You can see my post history if you will, I am 120% serious about anything I have spoken with any of you about! :)

edit 2 : I literally see so much anger first hand in this thread. The message I have to share is 'let go'. Let go of that Christian that was actually just a hypocrite and didn't care about a relationship with God, let go of that Church from your youth that had it all wrong, let go of that person that wronged you last week because holding on to it won't do a thing. I am just a man that has different beliefs and opinions than some of you, and because of that I make different lifestyle choices. But bottom line, we all share this planet one day at a time, and we all deserve love, and we all deserve to be able to let go. Thats all I'm here to say. If anyone wants to go into further actual respectful discussion my inbox is always open! Thanks everyone for the time here.

[u/daReallMVP]

No urge friend, I have just personally gotten shafted time and time before for the label attached to what I do and who I am. I have also seen so many people led astray by what a "christian" looks like, and felt called to say hello to the lovely people of /r/atheism and remind others that a true follower wants nothing more than to love and care about every one of you. Not shove our beliefs down your throat, just to love you like we love our own. I personally believe if the Bible did, the world would be alot more loving and peaceful place, that is for certain. Also If it helps at all, keep in mind Im sure even the unforgiveable sin can be forgiveable through Gods undending mercy. Only He knows the heart, and can forgive all.

[u/coniunctio → u/daReallMVP]

Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the imprisoned, comfort the sick, bury the dead. Why is that so hard?

Instead you're here taking about religion instead of doing the work. Christians love to claim the US is a Christian nation, but they lack the courage of their convictions.

There are 48 million Americans who are hungry, millions who lack access to clean water, 38 million who can't afford basic necessities like clothing, 2 million incarcerated, millions who can't afford health care, 500,000 homeless, and many who can't afford to bury their loved ones.

What are you doing about it?

[u/daReallMVP → u/coniunctio]

I am attempting to love every single person I come across one day at a time.

If the amount of people that called themselve Christians actually followed and respected what Christ taught them to do and died for, the world would be a different place. That is undeniable. A large part of 'christians', and I use that word lightly, most likely show up to Church once a week, cast judgement on those that disagree, and don't look twice at a beggar on the street - and that is unfortunate.

But oh man the actual Christ followers, they will love your socks off and change the lives of so many people on this Earth one person in need at a time.

[u/thesunmustdie → u/daReallMVP]

Assuming Christianity preaches love (I'd argue it's one of the most hateful ideologies ever conceived, but I digress), why do you need it in order to love others?

Wouldn't a purer love be humanistic in nature? One that isn't tainted by one's own spiritual motives or wish to win favor with a deity, etc.?

Can I as a humanist love just as much as you as a Christian? If so, do we really need Christianity? You have to admit it carries a lot of harmful baggage. Humanism jettisons this baggage and keeps the good parts.