To the editor:

I am like Craig Tucker in his Jan. 29 letter to the editor in that the increase in “Christian” letters to the editor disturbs and frightens me. His letter made me realize that the established churches must not be meeting the spiritual needs of their members or that the money-changers that Jesus evicted are back in full force in the temples. When one spews hate instead of love, has one mislabeled himself as a “Christian”? Also, none of the letters refers to how many times Christ said to forgive.

Martin Luther separated from the Catholic Church over the right to read and interpret the Bible for oneself. American colonists left England for the right to their individual interpretations of the Bible. They did not want to establish another Christian nation that could be corrupted into persecution of non-believers of that version. They established a nation of laws with a constitution that forbids the governmental establishment of religion. Employ this hard-earned right to read and interpret for yourself.

Anyone, no matter how evil and corrupt, can label himself “Christian.” However, it is the practicing of the commandments of Christ that make a Christian. Can a person who flagrantly ignores the tenets of Jesus be a Christian? It is your personal – not public – responsibility to choose.

Grandma used to say, “Your actions speak louder than your words.” So, sit down and have a good long look at your own body postures and actions before saying anything. Remember what Christ said about anger.

Sarah Karl,
McLouth