I’m not a Christian but…

I’m not a Christian, and I don’t really believe in a god. I don’t believe in angels I don’t believe in heaven or hell and I don’t believe in a devil, I don’t believe in demons I don’t believe any of that stuff. The whole idea is pretty complicated and confusing for me. When I look at the history of how the Bible was written and see how many different versions exist, it feels like too much to figure out, and I don’t even know where to start. I mean this book is centuries old, the people who wrote them well we can’t really tell how they all thought differently and may have done things and thought of things differently yk? Sorry it’s a bit hard to explain- but I hope you get what I mean

I’ve always been someone who needs to see something with my own eyes to believe it, so the concept of a higher power just never connected with me.

But even though I don’t believe in a god, I do see the good that comes from what people believe. I think it’s wonderful that people have something—or someone- to believe in. I truly admire the words and actions of Jesus that people follow.

For instance: * He touched people who were seen as unclean. * He ate with sinners and outcasts who others had rejected. * He forgave the very people who were hurting him. * He taught us to love our enemies and to offer compassion instead of revenge.

I wish more people focused on this part! the kindness, the self-sacrificing love, and the grace. instead of just being Christian because they fear hell or want to go to heaven. I wish the main takeaway was to believe in being kind and how that kindness can truly change people.

I genuinely think that having these stories from the Bible, and the example of Jesus’s actions, is what helps keep a lot of people kind. Of course, there are plenty of kind people who do good just because it’s in their heart, with no religious reason at all. But I worry that if we had no stories, no lessons, and nothing to believe in, this world would be a much worse place.

I don’t like Christians, who judge others or hate them just because they are different or maybe just because they don’t believe in the same religion. And I don’t like other people who call themselves Christians and yet when someone says a simple “god isn’t real.” They get a “you’re going to rot in hell” or “lord please forgive him” like guys…you all can do better. It’s complicated like I said I want to believe in God‘s word but for people out there who have done actual terrible, horrible crimes I can accept that they deserve the death penalty and more but yk? It’s truly a complex thing to think about my brain can’t handle right now. ((In a better way of trying to explain what I think of this: I believe in the core of God’s work. love, grace, and redemption. I truly do. But I am also a human being who sees the profound evil in this world. When I see people who destroy lives, my humanity cries out for a justice that matches their crimes. It feels like a betrayal of their victims to offer anything less.))

So I wrestle with it. I can hope for redemption for many, while also believing that true justice for the most horrific acts should look more severe than we can imagine

So, I’m not a Christian, but I like to believe that I try to live by those same good principles: to love thy neighbor, to be compassionate, and to treat others with grace. This is my personal perspective, formed with a lot of respect for Christian friends and the teachings of Jesus. I’m sharing it not to debate, but to be honest about where I’m at in my own journey of understanding. I’m always open to kind and respectful conversation.^{^}

Also, I saw this picture and it really warmed my heart. It’s just so cute :3 little Roblox bacon hair with Jesus is just absolutely everything.