So In no way am I comparing my living situation for this summer to anything that our troops all across the world are dealing with but, on a spiritual level it IS a battlefield. Living in the “Bible-belt” of the United States, Church plays a large part in one’s upbringing. Both of my roommates grew up in South Carolina so Church is not a foreign concept to them. Both, I assume have been to enough events at a Church to know that Jesus is, “the truth, the way, and the light.” Yet, it does not seem to matter to either of them that the way they conduct themselves is dis-respectful to God and everything he stands for. Making the most of their worldly lives and not making much of Christ. On many occasions as a Christian I have felt my beliefs being threatened by rude or hurtful comments that poke fun at Christianity. As a Christian, I obviously take offense but, I often do not know how to respond. As a Christian I don’t want to appear as weak but I also have to remember to respond in a way that is Christian-like. So, to me, the contradiction is obvious but to those who don’t see what I’m talking about. I am having a hard time coming up with effective ways, as a Christian, to stand up for my self without lowering myself to their standard. All while trying to be a good Christian and trying to make them see that what they say and do is wrong. Pray for me in this last month of “war.”
