I went to a supposedly catholic school, however the people in the school did not act as they should, being christian people. To sort this out now all Catholics are Christians, but all Christians aren't necessarily catholic. Just like all chocolate ice cream, is ice cream, but not all ice cream is chocolate flavoured. Now back to my point. There are too many Christians out there that think if you go to church, or a Christian school apparently, that gives you the right to act Unchristian the rest of the time.
The ten commandments, ten rules that all Christians are supposed to follow, should not be ignored because you go to church. So what if you repent, essentially say sorry for your sins, if you just go out and do it again the next day. There's no point. Your peers may see you as a Christian person if you do that, but will God?
God's opinion counts not your friends. People care too much about what others think of them. Some students don't celebrate or admit to celebrating some Christian holidays, because they think they may be looked at funny. That's ridiculous.
1) Again you're not trying to impress your friends, you are supposed to be pleasing God.
2) If you are that ashamed of your religion you have a problem.
3) No one would dare tease you. Bullies tease about physical things, even they know not to go there.
4) You are just hurting yourself, the experience could have been beneficial.
Holidays such as lent, Christmas, and Easter can be enjoyed by anyone. Some of your friends may already want to learn more about them. Christianity is a great religion with many great teachings. Things like loving one another. Lent is a holiday where you give up something to make you a better person. These teachings are good for anyone.
Before you diss your parents religion try researching it first. You may find that the teachings speak to you. Don't knock it until you try it. Until you have actually tried to participate and follow the teachings you have not really tried it. Pretty much all religions have a version of the golden rule, so whatever your religion start by trying to follow this rule. "Treat others the way you want to be treated".
Dr. Who Quote
"Aw, I wanted to be ginger! I've never been ginger! And you, Rose Tyler! Fat lot of good you were! You gave up on me! Ooh, that's rude. Is that the sort of man I am now? Am I rude? Rude and not ginger."
Speaking from the view point of a true ginger (lol) I think you really hit the nail on the head with this one. Too many people claim Christianity as their way of life and then behave like they are above the Christian laws. Another point I want to add to your rant - tithing does not mean you have bought you way to exonerating your terrible behavior, it means you are doing something to keep your church of choice running and to help out whatever cause they share their monies with.
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