Epic Cynicism

I'll be the first to admit that i can be a major cynic. I constantly attack my own religion. not because i think everything is wrong, necessarily, but because sometimes as Christians we think, "hey, we got this savior thing right, obviously we can do no wrong!" ridiculous, right? but honestly, tebow being a Christian doesn't make him a better ball player. in all honesty, he went against that verse about praying in public for you own glory... you can bitch at me all day that he was just giving glory to God, but God doesn't really need the help of a back-up football player.... just saying.

i finally got around to watching "happy thoughts" by tosh. i flipping love that guy. anyways, he said something i've been trying to tell people for years.
http://www.comedycentral.com/video-clips/vpwh7u/stand-up-daniel-tosh--to-the-mormons
about 45 seconds, in tosh says something to the effect of, even if the state legalizes gay marriage, they still won't get into heaven. while i'm not sure i agree with that statement, it's a very good point. suck it up. just because someone doesn't live up to your standard, doesn't mean they're bad people. new-flash: i left a Christian school to go to public school. and you know what? the people there are much nicer, especially the gay kids.

back to the point. you know that phrase, iron sharpens iron? i can't remember where it's found (i left Christian school before we got to that part...), but it means were supposed to hold each other accountable. that's a good idea, obviously. we need to keep with our beliefs, specifically what the Bible says EXPLICITLY. here's where i have a problem. why is it like the worst thing in the world to call each other out when we look like complete idiots to everyone else on earth? im not talking about the things that are Biblical, God commands, etc. I'm talking about the legalization of gay marriage, drugs, letting a mtf transgender girl into girl scouts, and not trying to capitalize on making a Christian version of every secular bestseller out there, especially the controversial ones. such as a book i found at my local lifeway called fifty shades of GRACE. (i only go because i have this weird weakness for Christian chick lit) http://www.christianbook.com/fifty-shades-grace-devotions-celebrating-unlimited/9781605874272/pd/874272?item_code=WW&netp_id=1026114&event=ESRCG&view=details

this seems ridiculous. my faith is not undermined by your sin, if you are sinning. your faith isn't undermined by my sinning, either.