Cafeteria Christian?

This term was used to indirectly describe me and probably most of you yesterday on Facebook. Before I give you the description of what a "cafeteria christian" is, let me tell you what was going on. A girl who I went to high school with (who is Jewish by the way) made a comment regarding Miss California's statement regarding marriage. I felt the need to say something so I decided to pull the scripture from Leviticus regarding homosexuality. I then went on to say that I was proud of her for standing up for her beliefs and that more Christians should. Here is the comment that followed from one of her friends:

"I get a laugh out of cafeteria Christians who pick and choose which Old Testament restrictions they choose to follow. The same book mandates not wearing cloth of mixed origin. Oh, and what about the dietary restrictions? I'm sure all these folks keep kosher."

I had planned on keeping my mouth shut, but after the original person responded with a "Well said" I decided that I needed to make one more comment. I went on to say that I believe that Jesus gave us a new covenant, one by which I try to live and stated that even in the New Testament marriage is defined by being between a man and a woman. I then apologized in case I offended anyone, then said that I was simply stating my personal and biblical beliefs and not trying to persecute anyone for theirs. The "cafeteria" lady then went on to say that maybe Christians should work on making divorce more difficult instead of attacking same-sex marriage.

Am I a "cafeteria Christian"? I don't think so. If I am then I should be really skinny because there are a lot of things I pass over because I know they are not good for me spiritually. I have been convicted about certain TV shows and I sure do miss them sometimes! Especially when someone I know is talking about what just happened on this or that episode.

I have not decided if I am going to respond to the latest comment or not...Bobby said he might. I just don't like to debate, although I should have known that would happen. I do agree with her in that divorce should be more difficult but like Bobby pointed out as long as God is not part of the marriage covenant, it will not be sacred.

What really makes this funny, is that while picking up on our devotional yesterday it was about sanctity of marriage. I know that there are no such things as a coincidences so I guess God wanted us to take a week plus break from our devotional that we had just started so that on the day I was being persecuted for my beliefs I would also be reaffirmed. I will sign this off with my status for today on Facebook:

"Penny Woodburn Howard thinks that if you feel the need to persecute me because of my Christian beliefs...BRING IT ON!!! You are only exercising and strengthening my faith...so thank you!"