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When people think of Christians they think of characters like Ned Flanders from the Simpson’s. They may even associate religion with old people. Whomever you picture when religion is mentioned is not as important as to why you picture these people.
Stereotypically speaking, many people who are openly Christian are the elderly. You have to remember that the elderly are generally more open about everything. Have you ever had a conversation with a complete stranger who was a senior citizen? Somehow the subject of political conspiracies or bowel movements seems to always come up. I know this is a bit extreme, but the elderly are more open about their beliefs.
The Ned Flanders-like people you know come across as goofs. They are the people that sing “Amazing Grace” as they are carting a wheelbarrow full of mulch in the hot sun. The reason they appear this way is that their hearts are so consumed with love for Christ that in everything they do they try to bring glory to God. Although, I have to admit sometimes it is difficult to resist the temptation to make a joke or two.
There are many different personality types who are religious. There are young and old, funny and nerdy. Just as there are all different types of non-religious people. The Bible does not state that there is only one type of person that can believe in Christ. There are many different people in the Bible itself, from fisherman to kings. Solomon was believed to be one of the wisest men ever, also religious. Samson was a Hercules-like character that portrayed the ultimate jock and he too was religious.
The Bible itself is filled with stories of deceit, murder, prostitution and anything else you can imagine. Reading the Bible is a lot like watching cable TV. Christians may appear boring to you because of the stereotypes that surround us. For the most part we are just like everyone else. The difference is that we try to glorify God and to resist the temptations that we face. We know that by having a stronger relationship with God we are able to accomplish this easier and achieve eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.
In the real world, there are many following Christ who are not "goofs" or tools. Many non-denominational churches are fighting such stereotypes, replacing the organ with a live band. There are churches covering taboo topics, such as gay marriage or sex outside of marriage. Just like Seacoast Church, right here in the Low Country.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters are opening up their Christian views. Danny White, a Christian martial artist, created www.AnointedFighter.com. This is a community for discussions about MMA and Christianity.
There are thousands of other examples displaying Christians are not boring and are in fact just like everyone else. Are there any great Christian sites or communities you want to share the readers? Just leave them in the comment section below.
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