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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 June 15, 2022 at 1:13 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 June 15, 2022 at 6:43 AM That is true, Joe. Thanks for your thoughtful and affirmative comment to my poem.

Ann Foster June 13, 2022 at 2:58 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 June 13, 2022 at 4:11 PM Thank you so much, Ann. I really appreciate it.

John Lawless June 13, 2022 at 9:29 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 June 13, 2022 at 10:16 AM Thanks so much, John. Hopefully!

Caren Krutsinger June 13, 2022 at 2:03 AM Loving this one my friend; loving ever word of it. L Milton Hankins June 13, 2022 at 5:56 AM Thanks so much, Caren. I really appreciate your understanding and your thoughtful comment.

David Kavanagh June 12, 2022 at 4:22 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 June 12, 2022 at 6:23 PM I appreciate your kind thoughts more than I can say, David. Thanks so much.

Tom Cunningham June 12, 2022 at 3:17 PM Well said Milton, I share your views. What we belive is between God and ourselves. L Milton Hankins June 12, 2022 at 6:24 PM Thank you so much, Tom. I have no idea what provoked me to write this poem; but it is from my heart, and it is my truth.

Ilene Bauer June 12, 2022 at 1:08 PM beautifully expressed, milton! (and i'm not a christian at all...) L Milton Hankins June 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM Thanks, Ilene. I'm so happy you understand what I'm saying. Thanks for the comment.