That’s why genuine Christians find ‘religion’ so hard to stomach, Siderite.
I have had a living, vibrant relationship with Jesus since Easter 1973. He is an absolute reality in my life. With my Saviour, I have no need of religion.
(The more Christianity plays with ‘religion’ instead of relationship with the Christ – the worse it gets.)
The thing is – not a single person can gainsay my life experience so the tendency of many is to resort to insult. Nobody but nobody can gainsay my valid experiences.
The Bible says ‘Seek and you will find.’ That implies a deep and totally honest search, of course. I have met exceedingly few who have made that honest attempt and failed to find My Saviour.
I know many churchgoers – and frankly, I have little idea why they bother.
I know many Christians, however, who live the life and walk the walk.
They are the most exciting bunch I’ve ever encountered. Their reality dovetails into the reality my wife and I have consistently experienced.
Churchgoers are one thing and Christians another. Happily, there is often overlap – but not always.
