We judge others based on the standard we have made for ourselves. If they dont fit into the spectrum of moral values that suit us we tend to misjudge them as disagreeable people. We do this unaware of the fact that we are being scrutinised with the same eyes by others whose moral spectrum may be different from the standard and principle that govern us. As George Carlin aptly puts it, its like you are driving through a highway and the cars that you crossby are too clumsy whereas the cars overtaking you are too rash.
I see this attitude in the Christian circle rampantly. We Christian are so involved in interdenominational prejudice that it seems we forget we are worshipping the same God. I have come across so called 'mature' christians who just loooove judging others. The downfall of a Christian brother makes them so vocal about the wretchedness of the person in the name of 'prayer requests' and in addition gets a chance to advertise their own piety in saintly jargons. The prayer request time should not become a gossip time for judging the fallen brothers.
"Catholics are nothing but a glorified cult cos they focus more on the divinity of pope and Mother Mary'',I heard the Baptists say.
"Baptists are nothing but a bunch of corrupt politicians focussed more about church administrations and portpolios",I heard the catholics say.
"The Pentecostals are nothing but a dangerous cult trying to mislead people with too much emphasis on glossolallia,"I heard the others belittling the denomination.
"Seventh day adventists focus less on worshipping God and more about what to eat and what not."
The Pentecostals, say," We are the only true worshippers of God cos we have been baptised in the Holy Spirit, while the others just with water"
..Will there be any end to this mud throwing game?
K let me just end here and let your mind ruminate on the rest of the thought.
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