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Beyond Dogma: Can Compassion Exist Without Compromise?
If Christ demands certain things from his followers but then does nothing when they refuse to obey him, then what’s the point of him setting down rules?
By Bob Mueller
Yes, here comes the atheist talking about religious stuff again.
A pastor friend of mine shared this on Facebook:
You can still remain rooted in your core beliefs and convictions while walking in love, extending compassion, and offering grace.
The accompanying image was of one person washing another’s feet.
I get the point he was trying to make. At least I think.
I don’t agree with him though, or at least I don’t agree with the statement.
What if your core beliefs are something that most people find abhorrent? What if you believe that whites are superior to every other race? Would you be able to extend compassion to a black or brown or red woman? Could you offer grace to a brown man?
Aren’t you supposed to?
What if you believe that women shouldn’t work outside the home? Would you be able to extend grace and compassion to a woman who’s having problems in the…
