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chatterbox24 -> RE: What good is morality anyway? (3/23/2014 6:42:13 AM)
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Reality check, Mister B, your sounding a bit prideful and condescending.
Two stories.
One from the Bible. A man lay half dead at the side of the road. Two levites (meaning religious people) at different times, passed him, in fact they went to the opposite side of the road, as if they did, they truly didn't REALLY see him. (they were probably on their way to church) They did nothing for him. A good Samaritan passed and put the man on his horse, dressed his wounds, took him to an inn, told the inn keeper to keep him until he healed, paid for it, and said I will be back to pay more if he needs more time. He came back, he kept his word. I imagine that kind gesture took a great amount of work, wouldn't you? He took the time. Saying one is religious is nothing. ITs actions that speak. Being an example. So the good Samaritan was actually exhibiting better moral character then the self proclaimed religious.
Real life story. A black man is facing possible row for his involvement in heinous crimes. Missions visit the prison, he is allowed one book, he has lots of time on his hands, he begins to read it and read it and read it and read it and read it. There isn't a lot of hope for him. Events happen, he gets a full pardon. That was 10 years ago, in that 10 years, he has been an evangelist and dedicated his life to telling his story. Some of the church people were real critics, which was so funny, because this man was a shining example of the power of Gods word. Most attenders who listened to his testimonial and sermon were moved by his story though, which was quite incredible. He was full of goodness, passion, healing, and a magnificent example of what Christianity is and what it can do for you and others. He did not blame his family, although, he came from a terrible place with no good moral characters to influence him, he took responsibility and was healed. The only reason he read that Bible is because death was knocking, and he was in desperation. He had nothing more to believe in. That is how some find an answer, in my case, however the future didn't look that bleak.
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