Christian Foul Play

 In the Old Testament, prophets are sent one after another. Each time, humans refuse to listen to them and always


"rebel against God."


God is patient, and no matter how many times we rebel, he continues to send new prophets. But why do we seem to not understand God's love? He's troubled.


"Even after all this, you still don't understand?"


And so He sent Christ. His beloved, only Son. He cleansed our sins by sacrificing His own Son. God commanded humans to offer their firstborn to Him, and He Himself offered His beloved, only Son as a sacrifice for humanity.


When I heard this,


I thought, "I've been defeated!"


I was listening from the perspective of a disciple of Shinran, or more specifically, a Buddhist. I thought the greatest way to show mercy to others was to offer yourself to them. Even the Buddha has a story about feeding himself to a hungry tiger.


I used to think that giving your life for another person was the ultimate form of love, but there's something even greater.


"Giving up your own son."


As a parent, you believe you're willing to give your life for your child. I'm a parent myself. There may be some parents who don't feel the same way, but I'm sure there are many who do. You understand, right?


So when Christianity preaches that Jesus Christ was crucified and offered up his son, as a Buddhist, I feel like


"They've got me!"


That's unfair, Christianity. That's cheating.


God loves us so much that He would be willing to sacrifice His only son to save us all.


Of course, I can see the light of mercy, that light of love, that white light, everywhere. It's so bright I can barely keep my eyes open.


So I wouldn't say I converted from Buddhism to Christianity or anything. It just feels like the light of mercy and love, emanating from the same source, has become even stronger.


But He came with His son? So that's how it is. So that's how it is? It feels like I got hit with a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning.


Wow, I'm in trouble. I'm overwhelmed.


That's why I think Christianity is the most persuasive of salvation.


Strong Love. Too strong Love.


I think that's all for today.


Let love and mercy guide me.

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