If You Love Jesus...

I want to announce a new policy for my email, blogs, etc. Do not send me anymore "If you love Jesus" emails, comments, or messages. I do not want to be told that I don't love God if I don't sign and repost every insignificant message that comes my way.

My main issue with this is the "religious bullying" aspect. The issue is that someone actually claims to have some test out there to tell if you are a good Christian. That test is the reposting of an email or the signing of an internet petition. A person feels bullied to complete the request because, heaven forbid, someone would think you didn't love God!

A few months ago I received an email from "a friend". This friend claimed that if I didn't send the email to 10 friends telling them I loved God that bad things would happen. I guess the Jesus Mafia would put a hit out on me or something. Yet another example of the prevalent religious bullying in this world.

Don't let someone tell you what defines "the right way". Don't let someone tell you that asking questions is wrong. Any person, church or organization that makes you check your IQ at the door is not a place to be. The truth should be something we all seek no matter what. Even when it means that what we have believed for so long may not be exactly correct. Even when it means our world won't ever be the same.