I need to say something and I'm a bit fearful of the backlash, but fear is not of God, but a tool of the evil one to keep people silent. So here goes my imperfect words...
I spent 18 yrs under the thumb of the SBC and "evangelicals" as a child and never did they speak for me. They definitely never spoke up for me, instead only down to me, allowing atrocities to be perpetrated. They never affirmed anything in me other than my ability to be a sexual object. Overall, Paul's words concerning love were not modeled or lived, in fact the exact opposite was methodically manifested in far reaching ways and the results were physical, psychological and spiritual harm to many, including me.
The word "evangelical" has been hijacked, warped and manipulated into something that other than sharing the good news of God's love. It's important to note that not all Christians agree with the #NashvilleStatement. I cannot stand with statements that do not reflect the uncontrollable love of Jesus. I believe in a Jesus who calls followers to preach, teach, and live a #theologyoflove. Jesus loves ALL! All are worthy to our loving God, not because of adherence to doctrines or ideologies, but simply because of God's grace and mercy. All have access to Jesus & God's love...just as we are!
I don't have all the answers. I fumble through loving people every single day, but I know that it is my hearts desire to be love and light to all peoples and trust that Jesus, the Spirit and God are bigger than hatred, fear and anything we or they label as sin. And on the day I stand before Jesus, let me accused of loving too much!
#thirdway #lovewins #BeLove #JudgeNotJustLove
