this week, the discussion generated by one of my favorite daily e-mails--fischtank's catch of the day--has centered around bumper stickers and what our messages mean to others. we happen to have one of those mentioned on wednesday. this particular sentiment got bumper space because in our experience, some of those who have been most disapproving and judgmental toward us are the same ones whose highest commandment is to love. which is a pretty sad commentary on christianity. but since we place ourselves in that camp, the task falls back on us to not to return the same judgment. so the bumper sticker ends up being a reminder to us as much as a pronouncement for others (who probably wouldn't recognize if it applied to them anyway).
28 March 2008
Bumper Stickers
this week, the discussion generated by one of my favorite daily e-mails--fischtank's catch of the day--has centered around bumper stickers and what our messages mean to others. we happen to have one of those mentioned on wednesday. this particular sentiment got bumper space because in our experience, some of those who have been most disapproving and judgmental toward us are the same ones whose highest commandment is to love. which is a pretty sad commentary on christianity. but since we place ourselves in that camp, the task falls back on us to not to return the same judgment. so the bumper sticker ends up being a reminder to us as much as a pronouncement for others (who probably wouldn't recognize if it applied to them anyway).
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Hee hee hee... oh my gosh, Laura, the chain reaction of REACTIONS this bumper sticker made in me. I love it. It's so funny to realize when there's such a ferocious reaction to something, I am in fact, exhibiting the very characteristics I complain about in others.... humbling, enlightening and best of all, humorous! Thanks!
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