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In a world where it's not on trend to live a Christian lifestyle, I would like to see my generation become some of the most radical, Jesus loving FREAKS of all time.

There was a time I felt the need to hide my faith. I felt it didn't fit me and was an out of place aspect of my identity. Felt the need to seperate myself from my Jesus because you can't be A, B or C and be Christian... right? I was so wrong. I was wrong to think I must deny my individuality to be a follower of Christ or deny my Christ to be an individual.

I was ashamed of Christ in all His glory, but He was not ashamed of me in all my filth. He is proud to call me child as I should be proud to call Him Father. I am now.

In the Bible, demons knew Paul by name. Young brothers and sisters in Christ... let us live our lives so that we never have any doubt whether Hell fears us.

"But whosever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in Heaven." Matthew 10:33

WELL, HE SAID IT ALL!

You're right, Jesus was the first punk! His entire life was one big protest to the tyrannical, money and hate based society. It was a quiet riot of love.

HE WAS PUNK RAWK AS HELL

And it is difficult balancing faith with a punk lifestyle for so many reasons... First off, people's modern day, skewed views of what is and isn't punk are so exhausting. Not to mention the elitists and their bizarre and inaccurate"requirements"... like I need to meet requirements to be a rebel! HILARIOUS!

A lot of people in the scene will make you feel like you don't belong. But rest assured, no matter what religion you are, you belong here. We accept you. And if some "punks" don't, ignore em. They're not punk anyway.

It's difficult with faith, too. Religious people look at ya like ya have three heads when you walk into a Bible Study decked in two inch long spiked arm bands and a patch jacket. That's part of the reason I hate going to churches. There isn't one I have walked into and haven't been stared at...

I used to go to a Christian homeschool group in middle school that took place in a church. I wore all black every day, it was at the very beginning of my alt journey. My entire class cornered me one day and interviewed me on whether I was going goth or not. None of them had ever spoken to me before, they completely ignored me... except this one emo girl who would sit with me occasionally. Asked how I was. Talk to me about anime and whatnot. Treated me like I was normal. That is when I think I began to understand who my people were... who would accept and be there for me. I mean, at the time, I didn't even know what goth meant... but it clicked in me. I took the label. Then I went home and started researching whatever this "goth" thing was🤣🤣🤣

I went on that rant to say: if you're a Christian and you're goth, emo, punk, metal- whatever! You don't have to deny one half of your identity to accept the other. God put the desire in you to be who you are and not apologize for it. That is not a desire born of sin... that is your fingerprint. Your own unique self. Don't toss it away just because some people told you that being YOU isn't acceptable. Screw acceptable.

Be yourself. Don't apologize for it, either.

It's what you were made for.

im curious, how does being punk affect your feeling of religion? are you still a practicing catholic/go to church?

Hahahahahaha oh boy, buckle in cause this is gonna be a fun ride. I’ll put a cut cause this is gonna be long simply due to the amount of context that is needed to understand how I’ve managed to mash these two things together in my life. I hope this answers your question anon! (And thank you for asking nicely, that usually isn’t the reaction I get).

So, for reference, I am Catholic born and raised. My mom is Catholic, my dad is only recently exploring being religious. My brother has remained a Catholic good boy throughout his life, my sister has denounced religion. I’m somewhere between them. I don’t go to church often, but I still feel at home there when I do (most of the time). So technically, I’m not a ‘Practicing Catholic’ because of that, but I’m following my faith to the best of my ability (explained below).

I 100% believe there is a god, and because of that my faith has had some rough intersections with other parts of my life, such as being punk, the communities Im a part of, and being heavily involved in STEM. And those are things that took me years to figure out for myself. When just looking at being punk though, I think where it really clicked that punk wasn’t against my religion, but actually supports it, was in my freshman year of college. Like I’ve said before, I go to a Protestant school so every class has to somehow have at least one connection to religion (as a chemistry major this can get extremely annoying). But that year, I had a history class as a gen ed, Western Civ to 1450, and an absolutely kick ass professor to go with it. 

This class was the game changer for 18 year old me (oh my god that was 5 years ago). We spent a lot of time in this class talking about religions of ancient civilizations, and of course we talked about Christianity. And this man went absolutely feral. He was the man that introduced me to the concept of ‘Jesus was a punk’. And when you ignore all the random bull shit that comes out of people’s mouths at church and just look at the bible... yeah, he was right. Jesus flipped tables, he ate with societal outcasts like prostitutes and the homeless, and god did he hate the Roman government that controlled so much of the world at that time. 

And I think that’s when I really felt free to embrace the punk culture. The one thing that was holding me back was gone. I also later learned that professor had a metal band (I’m now going to have to try to find his youtube again lol - its been years). 

But yeah, being punk and religious in 2022 is hard. Its hard because the people who claim to be Christians are ignorant, refuse to learn, don’t know the context of the book they call holy, refuse to understand where Christianity stems from and our roots in Judaism, and keep trying to interpret the bible in a modern world (the bible can’t tell you shit about the evils of the internet man). I don’t particularly like going to church because I often find that its a snake pit disguised as a hospital. Though, that’s nothing new, if you ever take the time to read Romans (my favorite part of the bible), its full of Paul just absolutely loosing his ever loving shit because of how corrupt the churches are. 

So instead of going to church once every seven days and conforming to the rest of the vipers there, I try to live my life by Jesus’ standards for interacting with others. Be kind and forgiving, try to understand other points of view, don’t discriminate based on job, color, socioeconomic status, gender, how many kids, ect. Moral of the story, in my opinion, to be a good Christian, you need to treat people as people, and welcome them with open arms. You need to give back to your community. You need to fight for a better world. You need to push back against oppressive and authoritarian governments. And those are all punk values as well.

I am learning that boxes do not make you complete. Placing a title on your life does not prove that you deserve to live it. It will not prove that you belong. You do not belong. Few do. This world is not our home.

Boxes are prisons. Don't be their prisoner.

Defy their expectations. Break free.

There's nothing wrong with you.

They simply fear what they cannot label.

...

You do not have to prove that you deserve to exist. You can simply exist. You deserve life. Do not resent your own breath.

I am a practicing Christian in a relationship with God, yet am also most Baptist preachers' worst nightmare. I think that says something about organized religion.

You don't fit in at church or with other "Christians"? You may be doing something right. Never forget: Jesus didn't click with the religious, either. In fact, they murdered Him.

How come no one uses the term Jesus Freak anymore? Like yeah you’re exactly right I’m a weird little freak and God loves me and you and all other weird little freaks so now I get to be a weird little freak for God.

To all the self hating Christians out there with self destructive habits and addictions... like me... I have a proposal.

When you make a mistake. Or remember a past mistake. Or discover you've been making continual mistakes without realizing. Or get stuck in a terrible memory. Or the mirror mocks and distorts you. Or you suddenly feel an overall wave of disgust towards yourself, for whatever reason that may be... instead of not eating or cutting or slamming your head into a wall or otherwise punishing yourself...

Pray. Take a moment to breathe and pray.

I want you to pray for grace.

Because our God's grace is sufficient. His blood was spilled for your imperfections thousands of years ago in anticipation for this very moment of human inadequacy and every other that is sure to come in your lifetime. There is no need to spill your own.

Honor His sacrifice. Thank God for His grace.

I'm convinced there's nothing more Christian Punk than praising God with some kick ass, deep as hell, genuine worship songs and yelling "F**K YEAH!" when it gets to that one deep part that always makes you tear up.

Dawg I been saying this

JESUS IS PUNK

I MAY HAVE prayed to see if other people see that too and I found your blog today

GOD bless man

That's awesome! The power of prayer!

Jesus set the example for a punk lifestyle as well as a pure, Godly lifestyle. And contrary to popular belief, you can and should lead both at the same time. Bless you, brother.

We are imperfect beings and God is just.

Therefore, He does not expect perfection out of us: only remorse for our sin and the willingness to get back up when we fail.

Repent and try again.

Remember not to compare your spiritual journey to those around you, either. Like in life, we all mature at different rates and none of us are better than the other.

Whether your sin of habit is as complex an issue as sexual immorality or as difficult to break as habitual lying... all sin is the same in the eyes of God. We each have our own struggle. What is thoughtless for you is a war for me. I may never understand why your battle is your own- hell, you may not comprehend it yourself! But what's amazing is God intimately knows each and every struggle you have and will ever face. Jesus is the gateway to eternal, pure empathy for the corrupted human heart.

He knows it's difficult for you...

He also knows you're trying.

Repent.

Try again.

It makes sense that you're a Christian. I was wondering why you were spouting such bullshit, "your people" are definitely the main group of people spreading hate. Fuck you and your religion. Hope you can get better in the future.

It's hilarious to me how these people never have the balls to leave up their usernames 😂

Truthfully, I'm not sure if we'll ever live in a world that doesn't generalize and shove people in boxes and hate based on stereotypes like this person is doing... but that's irrelevant. I want to go to my grave knowing I tried to love. Knowing that I left more than just a footprint of hate and "fuck yous" on the world.

To all the atheists who follow me, remember this; if you know a "Christian" that is not walking in love, a Christian full of judgement or pride or bigoted philosophy or hate, they were never a true Jesus Follower to begin with. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Do not judge me by their actions. And I am not one of them.

I'm a Jesus Freak.

A saved sinner.

A radical for Christ.

Hope you all have an amazing day 🖤🖤🖤

I was raised on Relient K, Thousand Foot Krutch slaps, and everyone knows I'm a Disciple enthusiast... but I seriously have to check out more of these.

the christian alternative

Rose Blossom Punch

Day of Fire

The Violet Burning

Flyleaf

Jars of Clay

Plumb

The Almost

Bride

The Prayer Chain

Disciple

Thousand Foot Krutch

Relient K

digHayZoose

Echoing Angels

dc Talk

Luna Halo

Another young Jesus Freak.

When I was watching the new movie Jesus Revolution I noticed the awesome art work on the character Lonnie Frisbee’s jacket.

It reminded me of my own that I made after I was saved in highschool. I was full of passion and burden to share Jesus with my campus and anyone else that would listen.

That zeal spilled out into the streets of downtown Portland in nights of sharing Christ with the homeless, skinheads, King Diamond concerts, gutter punks, cults and normies. I cut my ministry teeth on wild times of glory and Fire with brothers and sisters overcome with the love of Jesus.

We were a mess of broken but resurrected young people. Immature, but reclaimed by Jesus. Sinners becoming the saints God had made, confused on a lot but courageous and full of conviction that fueled our zealous lives.

Our tribe of young Jesus freaks pursued the Lord through communal life together, hosting Bible studies, prayer and worship times, campus witnessing, concerts, late night Shari’s God talk and coffee guzzling, door to door evangelism and when we had extra time we’d go…to church services too.

WHOOOOO!

bringing people to Christianity

God placed this on my heart so I want to share:

When I was younger I first became a Christian because I didn't want to go to hell. My faith was purely based on not wanting to go to hell so I would try hard not to sin that way I would go to heaven. However, that is such a watered-down version of why we should have faith. As I grew older I felt God was calling me to reexamine my faith and become close to Him. Over the past 2ish years I have grown so much because instead of being Christian simply to not go to hell my faith was built on my relationship with God. He is the friend, parent, and just love that I have always searched for and wanted. He is the true embodiment of love. If you are wondering why you should be a Christian it is because at your lowest moments, where you feel most broken, underserving, lost, etc. the answer is Christ. HE LOVES YOU, not in a cheesy way but in a way where he died for you to save you from yourself. He wants to show you His love, and he provides peace. It is in a relationship with Him that even though I worry, and feel burdened, I can still have peace because of his presence in my life.

I just pray that anyone reading this accepts Jesus Lord and seeks a relationship with Him. I pray they do not get caught up in the "aesthetics" and try to be "that Christian girl" or the perfect person so that they don't go to hell, but instead I pray they seek you so that they can feel your love so that they can feel your breath of life into their own lungs. I pray that all who read this find you, so that they can encounter the peace, and love I have in following and getting closer to you. Jesus is what you have been seeking. Amen.

Paul hit it on the head with this one.

You know he's taking to those people who go on rants about their own obsessions constantly and never ask about yours, or don't seem to even listen to your response when they do. It's so easy to do... but we should all strive to highlight others more than we do ourselves.

So here's your friendly reminder to do at least one thing for someone else, that you don't necessarily want to, every day. And to always ask about your friends. They may need that caring attention far more than you know.

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3-4

The purpose of the Church is not condemnation but liberation, not punishment but salvation. Every unfortunate and tormented soul eagerly awaits to receive solace and consolation. The Lord embraces everyone without discrimination, because He sees in each individual the unique and unrepeatable image of God.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

THIS IS SO TRUE. I think this all the time.

"Nature is an artist," no. Nature is the art. God the Creator of nature is the artist. You don't walk into an art gallery and go, "Wow, that painting is a genius." Credit the artist.

For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.

Luke 12: 2-5

THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR PROMISE OF JUSTICE!!!

Recognize the difference between those who seek equality and those who seek vengeance. Find those people and seperate yourself from them, but know that in order to fully seperate yourself, you will also have to leave the labels they identify with behind... and that's okay. You don't need their contrived titles and boxes to prove that you deserve to exist.

Simply exist.

They don't have to understand you. Their perception and opinion does not matter. Prioritize God's opinions first, and then your own, and perhaps those you love.

And if you feel out of place? And alone? You're probably doing something right. I promise God is so proud of you and I promise you are never truly alone. He stands with you... and so do I 🖤🖤🖤

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

Galatians 3:28

This verse gives me great comfort 🖤

Reblog if you're sick of evil and manipulative people using our Jesus to justify their violence, hate, bigoted philosophy, behavior and circuses.

Reblog if you want the wicked to get OUR KING'S name out of their mouth!!!