What I Believe: Christians

I'm not religious, at least not for decades, and am not a Christian.

But I believe this nation needs more committed Christians.  Christianity---you know, the type that truly loves the sinners, but hates the sins---are necessary to keep us focused on true morality...not situational...and to strive for that very hard goal of loving our neighbors.

And dammit, moral behavior is necessary.  Even people who have been, or are, engaged on lots of immoral behavior can understand and appreciate this.  Perhaps even more than the habitually moral.

Christians who believe in forgiveness, regardless of the sin, help keep many of us who are like me (frankly, I have one hell of a time forgiving others, even though I need much forgiveness) need to emulate that excellent example. 

True Christians usually respect other religions, even if when they have strong disagreements. Disagreeing without violence or hatred...now that's Christ-like.  Of course, many (most?) Christians have a hard time following Christian teachings.  But they know they're supposed to, so failure is okay so long as they understand that is what Christ wants.