I get regular e-mails of former middle weight ultimate fighting champion Rich "Ace" Franklin's blog. It's good stuff! Right now he is taking some questions from fans. Here's a blog post that I received today.
BEING A CHRISTIAN
Brian Green asks: I was wondering more about your relationship with Jesus. Maybe trivial questions such as favorite book in the bible, favorite worship song, and something I think would be cool to know is what denomination you are a member of. Rich, you are a diamond in the rough, a devout Christian in a world of gambling, violence, alcohol etc... Shine on in the name of Jesus.
Rich's Answer: Many people have asked about my faith, and I am not trying to press anything on anyone...this is a slice of my life. My parents began going to and Independent Baptist Church when I was young, and I came to know Jesus at the age of 5. I attend a non-denominational church now, but the minister has roots in a Baptist church as well. There is much legalism in many religions and churches, and it is something I try to avoid. Christians often judge and do things according to tradition, and it turns many "could be" followers of Christ away. I am not perfect, and the public light causes heavy scrutiny on my every action at times. A reading I like to keep in mind is Romans Ch. 7 verses 15-25. Paul talks about his inward struggle with sin. Although he wants to do the right thing, he fails. I feel like I come up short often, and every Christian should. If you are a non-believer reading this, take a look at the verses..it's something to keep in mind the next time you run into a "holier than thou" person.
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