NOTICE: I am frequently called out for being judgmental when I point out the evils I see in our society. Am I judgmental? I guess that depends on your definition of the term and the attitude you associate with it. Heres the dictionary definition: adjective -- (1) judgmental: of or concerning the use of judgment. (2)having or displaying an excessively critical point of view. Apparently, many of you judge me in terms of the second definition (excessively critical point of view) without considering the reality of the first definition (of or concerning the use of judgment). Which begs the question --what is judgment? The dictionary definition of judgment: the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. synonyms: discernment, acumen, shrewdness, astuteness, sense, common sense, perception, perspicacity, percipience, acuity, discrimination, reckoning, wisdom, wit, judiciousness, prudence, canniness, sharpness, sharp-wittedness, powers of reasoning, reason, logic...... Isnt that interesting? A positive attribute that should be considered an integral part of wisdom is now a term used to denounce and shun people like me who dare to say what others will not. If you consider me judgmental because you dont believe I have the right or reason to express negative opinions about what I see, or because I ask questions that reveal someone or something you admire in a negative light, then I ask you to please remove me from your friends list. I am not a status quo kind of person and I never will be. I am not here to please you. I am not here to be a complacent drone. I am not here to acquiesce to evil through implicit silence. I have struggled mightily for the past year coming to terms with this dilemma. Should I be an authentic woman on Facebook? A woman who walks in my faith, lives my faith, and SPEAKS my faith; or should I be a pleasant, sweet woman who never says a negative word while posting cat photos, recipes, and photo spreads from House Beautiful? I know without a shadow of a doubt I would be more accepted in my community and here on FB if I could do the second. And from time to time Ive tried to conform to the status quo. But when I do, I feel sick inside. I feel like a hypocrite and a poser. I simply cannot be a superficial woman of the world. Ive deactivated my account several times because Ive been so discouraged. Yet, Im always compelled after a day or two of reflection and prayer to come back and try again. So here I am. This is who I am. For whatever reason, and believe me I dont understand it, God has made me the way I am and has called me to speak out about what I see in this fallen world. I know it makes some people uncomfortable. I know it makes some people angry. I cant help that. Im not here to make people feel comfortable, I suppose. I dont want fake friends or superficial acquaintances. If my posts disturb you, if you dont like my judgmental attitude or comments, please unfriend me right now. To my friends who take the time to encourage and support me here, either publicly or privately, I praise God every day for you. Many times if it werent for you, I might have given up. I thank God for you. Today, Im still here on Facebook angering, annoying, and embarrassing people because YOU give me hope.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 22:35:03 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015