cfiaime@ihnp4.UUCP (08/23/83)
This probably ought to go into net.flame, but I am hoping that the person that this is aimed at reads this news group. To the rest of you, I apologize. Yesterday evening, I noticed some graffiti on the wall in the men's room across the aisle from the main Comp Center at Indian Hill. (The location is mentioned so that the person who did this might know who and where it was done.) This writing on the wall said something like, "There is only one way to Heaven, and that is through Jesus Christ." Now, I happen to agree with the sentiment expressed. I also happen to agree that it is the job of all Christians to, as Matthew put it, "Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples..." There should be no time or place where we should not continue to witness our risen Savior and Lord. Begin flame ----------> There is no call for anyone, at any time, to deface property belonging to another person or company. Nowhere does the Bible give Christians the right to destroy or deface anything in the name of Christ. (Rephrase - I have yet to find this permission given in the Bible.) Matter of fact, in several cases we actually ask God to treat us as we treat others. (Lord's Prayer: ...and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us...) Please, if you are going to spread the Word of God, respect the rights and property of others. By defacing property, you will actually cause more harm than good in spreading the word. Consider the person who cleans up the mess that you have left. Does he find the hope of eternal life in what you have written? I doubt it. Those who read the words will consider them just like other bathroom graffiti, something to be ignored. End flame ----------> This whole business really upset me because it shows the lack of loving concern for other people. I believe (notice, this is a statement of opinion) that as a Christian, it is my duty to treat everyone with respect and consideration. By doing anything less, I am being very hypocritical in my faith. May I suggest, that before we do anything to witness, that we look at the medium by which we desire to spread the Word? Will we damage someone's property by our actions? Will we show a lack of respect for someone by our actions? Will we actually cause more damage than good in our actions? Jeff Williams BTL - Indian Hill ihnp4!cfiaime