About 1, I don't mind doing that sort of thing if it helps, and sometimes that may be the only way I can help with that *particular* issue. It doesn't let me off of doing other things as well.
2? I've never seen that one; but I have a sister and a cousin who can't pass up forwarding all those sorts of religious emails and messages-- wanting me to pass them on. Only rarely do I do so, because I think they are intrusive. And when I do, it's only to people I think might appreciate them.
(For the record, I'm one of those Christians that feels odd about public professions of faith. Not because I'm embarrassed or anything, but because what Jesus said about using faith in God as identity - you know, the people that prayed loudly in the temple, who'd already received their reward. It's not laziness on my part, either.)
I feel much the same way. When I was younger I was rather public-- probably because of the gung-ho evangelism of the college I attended, but after I married, my DH's attitude rubbed off on me-- he very much feels that way; we never claim our charitable contributions on our taxes, because he feels strongly about that. And we only put cash in the collection plate.
As for number 3, that's appalling! I'd never seen it before, but my first and instant impression was that it was anti-Christian, some non-Christian trying to portray God as a stalker! *shudder* To think some Christians believe this is a good message? *shakes head* To me that's incomprehensible!
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2? I've never seen that one; but I have a sister and a cousin who can't pass up forwarding all those sorts of religious emails and messages-- wanting me to pass them on. Only rarely do I do so, because I think they are intrusive. And when I do, it's only to people I think might appreciate them.
(For the record, I'm one of those Christians that feels odd about public professions of faith. Not because I'm embarrassed or anything, but because what Jesus said about using faith in God as identity - you know, the people that prayed loudly in the temple, who'd already received their reward. It's not laziness on my part, either.)
I feel much the same way. When I was younger I was rather public-- probably because of the gung-ho evangelism of the college I attended, but after I married, my DH's attitude rubbed off on me-- he very much feels that way; we never claim our charitable contributions on our taxes, because he feels strongly about that. And we only put cash in the collection plate.
As for number 3, that's appalling! I'd never seen it before, but my first and instant impression was that it was anti-Christian, some non-Christian trying to portray God as a stalker! *shudder* To think some Christians believe this is a good message? *shakes head* To me that's incomprehensible!