Preparing to do a funeral for a grieving family is never easy.
But it becomes even more challenging when, just as you are about to start the funeral, one of the guests pulls the carpet out from under you. Recently, as I was about to do a funeral, a total stranger made his point clear. He told me that he is an atheist. Religion, in his opinion, is a money-making thing.
It is false and the preachers are all corrupt. His attack lasted two or three minutes. Religion is at the heart of most wars, even today in Syria and Iraq. This may shock you but in my heart I agreed with most of his points.
Shaken I did my duty and completed the funeral service, but the man’s words kept ringing in my ears.
As I thought through the encounter, reality and sense prevailed.
People have used religion to control the masses. But in my short life I have met many sincere Christians. Then, when I look at Jesus’ life and teachings, I see purity.
The world would be a better place if Christians were more like Christ.
Does your life reflect his teachings?
