Media not showing true Christianity
Will Rogers once said, “All I know is what I read in the papers.” If that is all folks know about Christianity, they don’t know much.
The media sometimes seems to cast Christianity in a poor light. Recently here in the “buckle on the Bible Belt” three stories focusing on seemingly odd actions or beliefs might appear to confirm some garish Christian stereotypes.
But Christianity is not all about the construction of conspicuous and costly crosses. Nor is it about excluding those who interpret the Word differently. And surely helping the poor by employing usury (be it “legal” or not) to exploit others of the poor is not condoned by any congregation.
The Christian message is one of love, humility, forgiveness, understanding and helping others. Some believers may focus more on the commandments, sin, redemption or salvation.
Stories of those who fervently proselytize or contort the message tend to become the stereotype. Sadly, this image can overshadow the majority of professing, struggling Christians and good souls who do positive works without notice.