To use a metaphor, Christianity itself is a beautiful piece of music. And the problem isn't the music. The problem is the way that it’s sometimes been performed. The Gospel of Jesus, His teachings, and the way He Himself gave His life for ALL of us, is an exceptionally beautiful tune.
If you look at Christian history you’ll see some pretty bad stuff; and if you speak with people you’ll find many who think that Christianity has done more harm than good. Clearly a great many Christians haven't performed the tune very well, at all. But the tune itself is still exceptionally beautiful.
For those who have been hurt by the church or by an individual Christian, it's because a great many Christians haven't played the tune the way that Jesus taught and intended. It's not because the tune isn't exceptionally beautiful.
Despite the poor performance of a great many Christians, hopefully people will still strive to see if they can hear that beautiful piece of music again. It’s a tune that Jesus took all the way to the cross for ALL of us.
