Faith looks forward
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Christianity is a forward- looking faith. For some, that sounds too positive to be connected with Christianity. For many, Christianity, especially my particular denomination, is often viewed as negative. It seems Christians are known more for what we disapprove of rather than what we believe in. The adage "Don't smoke, drink, chew or go with girls that do" could be more of a mantra than a felicitous catchphrase. But Christianity is a forward-looking faith.
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