The name "Christian" means "Christ-like".

I do not see much Christ-likeness with in the Christians.

This is not an attempt to inflame nor to defame. This is honest, I want to know questions.

I doubt that Jesus would become angry if these questions were asked of him.

Jesus did not lobby Rome to replace Pontius Pilate as procurator. I am certain he did not agree with Roman occupation of his country, yet he did not gather a following in order to make a political statement.

Why do you?

Jesus did not carry signs protesting the practice of crucifixion. He did not, with his men, stand near the place of crucifixion saying things like "Where is a sniper when you need one".

Why do you do this at abortion clinics?

He did not buy time at the local place of meeting to raise money to buy more time to raise money to buy more time...

Why do we see you do this on TV.

He did not spend millions to build grand cathedrals while his neighbors were in need.

He did not condemn the harlots, publicans and such, telling them they were an "abomination to the Lord"

Why do you?

He did not have crusades during which he did his miracles, putting on a Las Vegas show to warm the crowd up. He did them whereever he saw the need.

He did not sell cheap trinkets or his latest book to raise money from "love offerings".

He showed Grace and mercy to the "sinners". He taught that change must come from within. The only people he raised hell with were the Pharisees, the "religious" leaders of the day..."Thou hypocrites....."

Why is there such a difference between Him and those who bear his name; those who, by the name, are Christ-like.

There seems to be something greatly wrong here. I understand Mark Twain who said (Something like) "If Jesus were to come and live among us, one thing he would not be, is a Christian".

Can any of you answer these questions? (Hopefully,in the spirit in which they were asked!)

khandu