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This book dives deep into a big problem: some people say they follow Christianity, but their actions don't match its teachings. The Bible tells us to love, accept, and be humble. But some hide behind religion to excuse bad behavior and blame others.
It's confusing and sad that the same Bible can lead some to love and others to hate. This happens when people misunderstand the Bible, letting personal biases and societal pressures influence them. True Christianity is about loving others as yourself, being kind, and not judging. Using faith to justify harm goes against these principles.
The LARK Code-Love, Accept, Respect, and Know Yourself-shows how to live harmoniously with Christian values. Embracing these principles makes life better and helps create a more caring society. Self-love and self-awareness are essential to loving and accepting others.
Judging others - often comes from not loving oneself and avoiding personal flaws. Pointing fingers is more straightforward than looking inward, but this contradicts Christ's teachings of forgiveness, understanding, and humility.
Quoting the Bible should come from proper understanding, not hearsay or manipulation. Church should be about community, worship, and growth, not gossip or fake appearances.
Hate, discrimination, and other sins under Christianity's name betray its true message. The world would be better if more people embraced valid Christian values-love, acceptance, and self-awareness.
The challenge is living authentically, loving oneself and others, and embodying Christianity's teachings. Doing this can create a more inclusive, compassionate, and understanding world.
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About the author
Ydna Serdna is a devout Christian and has always questioned religion, especially why it is contradictory and why people have weaponized it. He lives in Santa Monica, California, with his family. His hobbies include theology, bible studies, and learning about other religions.
