In Christian scripture, Matthew 7:1-2, we are advised, "You shall not judge, lest you be judged. For with the judgment that you judge, you will be judged, and with the measure that you measure, it will be measured to you..." Yet, throughout Christian history this is exactly what we fall prey to, the judgment of others. Today, I find it most prevalent when it comes to the LGBT (et al) community, minorities, Islam, and the poor or homeless. It encroaches upon my own sphere of influence with ministers who shun gays searching for Christ. They live in sin, so what right do they have to seek God's grace? Well, isn't this the entire point of seeking God? And who are the clergy to dare speak this hypocrisy on God's behalf? Is it because we think we find it in our interpretation of "Holy Scripture" which is simply the inspired "Word of God" as written by man?
If you feel the need to pass judgement on the rest of this post, please do me the honor of reading the rest of it by following the attached link: Judge Not!