It seems that showing off your particular interest in a
movie or a musician is acceptable dress wear in society but that overtly Christian or other
religious wear is deemed inappropriate and opens you up to criticism. Sad
as this is it is an epidemic in our society to hide faith and never discuss
your own beliefs. Particularly in male circles you find that a conversation
down the pub is never quite the same once you pronounce your belief in a God,
seeing others edge away from the bar leaving you alone with your rather flat
pint.
This trend of hiding your faith is an awkward result of
recent terrorism and world conflict that has been done under the guise of
religion. Whilst people are quick to judge a crime on the religious belief of
the perpetrator they seem to not pause for thought that evil can use religion
in this way to marginalise belief. The answer is to hold a firmer grip on your
faith and to proclaim it in a more enlightened way. With no positive messages
coming from our organised mass churches that media want to take any notice of,
preferring to dwell on the outrageous actions of a few that represent that
faith. A positive message is a message of love and understanding, to be
tolerant of all views but to ensure that your own conviction is not tampered by
anxiety or fear. A belief is something that should be shared and enjoyed by
many, whilst not aggressive this is often dismissed as trying to convert others.
Why can a man not relate their daily experience to that of Jesus in a
conversation without cries of preacher at his door? All to easily people are
missing out on the chance to engage with the words of different faiths because
of this subtle undertones of discrimination.
So to proclaim your faith silently but effectively you can
revisit your wardrobe and enshrine your belief in a T-Shirt. A bold
proclamation of faith without words, a proclamation of faith that is clearly
visible , thought provoking and one that cannot be dismissed with angry words.
There are two ways of doing this with either a modern twist
on media with Christian message
Or perhaps a more subtle message that will provoke action to
others who may then go and research your message and find God.
However you wish to display your faith you should do so with
pride, if questioned about your faith use it as an opportunity to repair the
damage that evil has done to religion and perhaps you will help some others
find their way to God.
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