We don't all feel the same about the bible.

**I wrote this after the earthquake in Haiti as a response to Pat Robertson's harsh message to the people who resided there on Thursday January 14, 2010** I keep hearing the same comments coming out of the mouths of EXTREME conservatives. Many believe the statements that Mr Pat Robertson makes and follow them to the letter. I however do NOT. God's word is NOT a book full of judgement and wrath. Yes, while that is definitely a part of the scriptures that is NOT the entirety of the scriptures nor is it the entirety of the belief structure of the Christian church. Stating that the earthquake's blame should rest on the Haitian people for once making a “pact to the devil” Here is a link with a clip of what he said http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/13/robertson-haiti/ Am I saying that GOD LOVES our sins? NO. Am I saying that we shouldn't hold people accoutable for their actions? NO. The Bible itself says this for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. " Matthew 5:45 What do you mean? Is this really saying that bad things happen to EVERYBODY? Does this mean that people who serve God will face calamity at different times in their lives? Absolutely, without a doubt. We are to trust that GOD loves us and his Grace is sufficient for us. Finger wagging and blame shifting aren't a part of God's plan for our lives. These things are NOT fruitful. According to the Christian bible in Galations 5:22-26 here are the things we should show as fruit of our spirit. That is to say the product of our faith and salvation. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. The bible continues to speak of how we should react in Galations 6:1-5 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass (sin), you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For each one shall bear his own load. SO you see Mr Pat Robertson you're approaching this with the wrong spirit. Seeing yourself higher than these in Haiti or around the world whenever a disaster occurs. Sadly this is not the first time you've stated such loaded comments. The worst part is the world sees you as a representative of the Christian Church. I am here to say that I am a Christian and I do NOT agree with your words. Many Christians do NOT agree with your words. Many scriptures in the bible can't even back up your words. To state what God is doing through your perception is putting words into the mouth of the almighty. NOT something I would play around with if I were you sir.