Tangents on Religion

Ya know what's irritating? People who claim to be Christians but then act nothing like Christ. There is a big difference between "church people" and "Christ people."

Church people are fake. Basically. Church people are the kinda people who go to church every Sunday, say their prayers, and probably read their scriptures every so often too. They are the people that proclaim to be Christians, but for the most part only act like Christians for an hour or so once week.

Then there are Christ people. Christ people are Christians who actually live their faith every day. They act like and follow Christ every day. They make an effor to help everyone they interract with, and they treat everyone the way Christ wold treat them. They act like Christ even when they aren't in a church setting.

It really irritates me to interract with those gunhoe "church people" who are so outward with their faith and kinda Bible pushers, but then don't act like Christians. It irritates me even more when those "Christians" claim that because I am Mormon, I am not a Christian.

First off, don't be ignorant. My church is called: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. There ya go. Right in the name: JESUS CHRIST. But no, you're right. We're Satanists. Psh. Ignorance. Second off, if you're going to claim to be a Christian, don't judge others. Pretty sure that's a big lesson Jesus taught. And when you judge others with ignorance, you just make yourself look even worse.

It honestly doesn't offend me when people accuse me of not being Christian, because it's so far from the truth. When somebody makes that remark to me, I just chuckle to myself. It's funny because not only do they clearly know nothing about Mormonism, but they know even less about who I am as a person. Clearly, anyone who knows me, I am far from being a Satanist. So I take no offense, but it does get exhausting and annoying. Especially because I feel I've been getting asked questions so much lately because of two things: the "I'm a Mormon" commercials, and that sister wives show or whatever it's called.

Let me clear up the air: Mormons are not polygamists. It is against our religion to practice polygamy. If you do, you are excommunicated from the church. Those who do practice it and call themselves Mormons, well they're wrong. I guess they just wish they were Mormons? I dunno. But they're not. So no, we do not practice polygamy. Not even in Utah.

I'm not sure what I think about the "I'm a Mormon" commercials. I like that they get people talking and asking questions about the church. I like that they help people see Mormons are "normal." But I think they kinda make Mormons sound arrogant.

Even though it gets kinda exhausting always getting the same questions about church, I really do love talking about Mormonism and answering any questions anyone has. I love the opportunity to bear my testimony, share the Gospel, and help people draw closer to God. I love the chance to break down stereotypes or help people understand the truth about being a Mormon. I could talk forever about Mormonism. Ask me anything and everything, and I'll answer you openly and honestly.

I dunno where I'm going with this post. I feel like I've gone off on like a dozen tangents. Well, to sum it all up: If you're going to claim to be a Christian, act like Christ. Don't be ignorant. Don't judge. Mormons are normal people who don't practice polygamy. And you can ask me anything.