I know many will think the below is sacrilege; but then that's your opinion and so be it. This morning, when I went to look at my email I had 5, yes, 5 chain letter emails regarding Jesus and if I don't forward them on I am basically denying Jesus. So, here's my take on these emails.
One, forwarding these emails is spamming. Just because these people know me and I voluntarily gave them my email address, do not for any minute think that this is not spam because it is.
Two, forwarding these emails will not now nor never make me a better Christian. Let's be honest here. Forwarding these emails will not make a person read the Word daily, study or follow it. Forwarding them will not make a person stop talking about another in hate or jealousy.
Three, not forwarding these emails is not denying Jesus. I am denying these emails on the basis of the above not on denying Jesus. I think that the ending of these emails is totally ridiculous. Quoting part of a scripture and twisting it to fit the reason why you should forward spam is crazy. You know the ending I am referring to, I know you do. Or the second favorite ending, 98% will have read this email but only 2% will forward it on. This is a slight reference to only a few will go through the road less traveled. Geez, and they say Catholics have a guilt trip religion...LOL.
So, if you forward these spam "Jesus" emails to me, rest assure that I will not forward them. But be aware that I will continue to read and study the Word daily. That I will strive to be a better Christian with my mind, heart and soul but not by my emails.
Monday, August 06, 2007
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