I had this tee shirt made and wore it out in public this morning for the first time when I went to pick up bagels. I've noticed in the past that people don't want to talk about "religion" or "God" or "Jesus". I noticed the same thing this morning. It makes people nervous, uncomfortable. I know because that's exactly how I felt back in 1979 when approached about Jesus on the Montclair State campus (in NJ). I was uncomfortable because I had grown up in church, yet didn't have the faintest idea what I believed. I went cuz my Mom went.
This morning I perceived a severe lack of eye contact with me. In the past when I've worn something that spoke of ministry or Jesus or God I was met with scowls or blank stares. People will talk until they become hoarse about something they feel comfortable talking about, but God isn't a topic most people are ready to discuss unless they are vehemently opposed to all religion or the notion that God doesn't exist. I'm trying to get people to think when I wear this shirt. What if God DOES exist? What if He really DOES love you? What if Jesus really DID die for you? What then? From time to time I will post reactions to my wearing of the shirt. Should be interesting. rlkeller
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