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Am I Less a Christian

Am I less a Christian
Because I do not shout it from the mountain top?
Am I less a Christian
Because I do not think about religion nonstop?

Am I less a Christian
Because I do not wear my faith on my sleeve?
Am I less a Christian
Because I think it is entirely private what I believe?

Am I less a Christian
Because I am not a Bible-thumping demagogue?
Am I less a Christian
Because I don’t need a preacher to be my watchdog?

Am I less a Christian
Because the church as I know it has been torn apart?
Well, I know I am a Christian
Because I know God lives in my heart!

Written June 12, 2022

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Joe Maverick

Date: 6/15/2022 1:13:00 AM

Hello Milton, it's up to each in their heart and Spirit, I guess ? That's my view also btw.) The church though has always been torn The Roman Church was divisive even when in hiding, Paul had to correct many of them even Peter ' We need Love faith hope and perseverance Always '

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 6:43:00 AM

That is true, Joe. Thanks for your thoughtful and affirmative comment to my poem.

Ann Foster

Date: 6/13/2022 2:58:00 PM

In your heart... so true. Nothing can take that... No one on this earth. Bless be your day. Love writing. Ann

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 4:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ann. I really appreciate it.

John Lawless

Date: 6/13/2022 9:29:00 AM

The question is often asked "if they arrested you for being a christian would they have enough evidence to convict you?".....I think you'll be found GUILTY AS CHARGED!!!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thanks so much, John. Hopefully!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/13/2022 2:03:00 AM

Loving this one my friend; loving ever word of it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 5:56:00 AM

Thanks so much, Caren. I really appreciate your understanding and your thoughtful comment.

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/12/2022 4:22:00 PM

Top poem Milton, of course in the eyes of some you’ll probably be seen as a lesser Christian, I don’t see that as a major issue, no man has any God given right to judge you or your own personal position on faith, I’m agnostic myself but can very much relate to what your saying, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/12/2022 6:23:00 PM

I appreciate your kind thoughts more than I can say, David. Thanks so much.