Here I am.

This isn't my first blog, but I hope that it will turn out to be my most insightful and truthful one.

I often find people on Facebook, blogs, Twitter, etc. saying completely ignorant, hateful things and putting them in the mouth of God. As anyone who has ever had a conversation with me can tell you, I am continually frustrated, saddened, and downright cranky about this. I'm going to attempt to use this blog as a place to respond.

I know that one person can't change the perception of many, or even one, and I don't want to discredit any pain that those who claim Christianity have caused you. I simply want to show you that we're not all the same. There are Christians out there who aren't abortion clinic picketers, gay haters, woman oppressors, Republican lovers, alcohol damners, and any other images that may pop into your mind when you hear the name of Jesus.

I don't pretend to know everything about Jesus and I certainly don't claim my words to be the final and authoritative say for all things Christian. Above all, I want to provide a place where people can dialogue. So whatever reactions you have to what I write, please post them. Feel free to argue with me; in fact, I encourage it. If you agree with me, then that would be nice to hear as well :]

I hope to learn from and through you. Thanks for journeying with me.