are christians a menace to society?

Question

it seems like since 9/11 the christians have become more fundified. they are no better than the muslim terrorists. whats worse is that they threaten to make america a theocracy.

as I am a native american i care not what the founding fathers religion or code of ethics are. My ancestors were cherokee navajo and comanche and were also Pagan.

Answer 1

Christians, altho normal mild mannered and seemingly nice in modern times, have a just as bloodstained history as those who practice islam.

I have no respect for ANY religion that takes over an area and imposes their religion on the inhabitants.

Answer 2

Good question, if a bit broad. The parallel between fundamentalist Christians and Muslim terrorists should not be inaccurately drawn on such a sweeping scale. I think what is meant is that "Just as a very minute percentage of the world's Muslim population (you are aware of how prolific Islam is, right?) actually commit such atrocities or are even capable of conceiving them, an equally minute percentage of fundamentalist Christians may indeed feel or act in a similar fashion on the basis of their own religious convictions." I think this statement is accurate.

Christians as a whole are not bad people; most are good people. And the modern Christian faith(s) promote peace and brotherly love, as does Islam. The real answer to the question is that radical fanaticism of any ideology is a menace to society, not Christianity and not Islam. (Nor Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, or any other religion)

Religion is just a set of personal beliefs, albeit one of the more potentially dangerous kinds, but it is not a menace until acted upon in a way that violates other people. If tomorrow I start believing that the world is flat, that doesn't make me a menace. Wrong, yes, but not a menace... Unless I start killing people who think it's round. The difference is radicalism and what I'm willing to do based on my convictions.

Answer 3

The answer is Yes and No.

Christianity is not a violent or menacing religion. The teachings of Christ are peaceful and teach absolute understanding and acceptance of everyone. This is demostrated in the New Testiment when you read of how accepting Christ was of all ethnic and social groups.

Now for the Yes. Christianity, particularly Catholisism has been the source of some of the worst fighting and bloodshed in recorded history. Men have repeatedly sought after the title of Pope to conduct their own political agenda, and this has caused countless lives to be taken. Even in early US colonial history, the Protestants used religion as a weapon for both Indian and White men. The point is that society is ultimatly a menace to society. Whenever you have a mix of ideaology and human beings, there is going to be a problem. Men and women alike will use whatever means is necessary to come out ontop. So, not everyone is bad, but not everyone is good, and when you get a group of people that are good and focused on a cause it can lead to trouble when the bad one takes control.

Answer 4

I suppose like a lot of questions, this is more of an opinion rather than fact. First and foremost, I don't quite think America stands of the brink of Theocracy, as our forefathers made the decision to separate church and state over 200 years ago, and it still rings true to this very day. Children can not even pledge allegiance to the flag anymore in fact. That being said, I don't believe christian's pose a threat to society as a whole. They follow a set of true and honest beliefs, and try to help others when possible (for the most part). Of course there are a few who give the whole crowd a bad name (as in any religion), and shine an unwanted light on the Christian name itself. The beliefs are there for anyone who may want to jump in, but if not, I don't think it effects anyone for worse or for better. Hope this helps some.

Answer 5

Christians a menace to society oooooooooooooooh no a good comment at all. I think a menace to society would be racial slurrs like that. It's not christain's who made those ppl do those things they choose to do on 9/11. Muslim's did it on their own free will. And how is it makin a threat. Christians have been around since the beginning of time. As well as a few other religions. So it's not fair to be label just one religion for their called faults when you should be worrying about the real issue. racisim

Answer 6

There is nothing wrong with a good idea about the general belief that we should all be good to one another, help each other out and all that. Such is actually the basis of so many religions. It's when radicals take an idea and just.... add thier own interpretations to it is when things get out of hand. "Christians" aren't a menace to society. Neither are "Muslims". But once you add the word "Radical" to either of those two, or any other, THEN you have your menace.

The word "Imposing" also works as well.

Or the phrase "those who don't know how to mind thier own business"

Answer 7

Christians: irritating, yes; a menace, no
There are verses in the 'good book' that are very judgemental and promote hurting and/or killing but most Christians I've come across are abhorred by such an idea and refuse to believe it...if it's pointed out to them, they'll stay silent until they hear something that satifies them, such as 'God works in mysterious ways' or 'You're taking it out of context'.
But, I would say (based on what I've experienced) is that the majority (not all of them unfortunately) wouldn't physically harm anyone (nowadays) and deny their own violent past, citing different reasons
politically, it does seem as though they're gaining influence/power but there are those who fight it and, lucky for everyone, at least our system is set up to allow alternative theories to be discussed...they love to promote the idea that they're the underdog so it shouldn't be too hard to find examples (from them-lol) about what's been done that's anti-Christian

Answer 8

Yes. christians have had a stronghold on the government for a very long time. most people have been blind to this FACT for many centuries. most choose to remain ignorant, and some are slowly waking from thier spiritual slumbers and realizing they have been conned by the religious right and its lackeys. But the more fundamentalism that is seen the more likely people are to question the christians and muslims and thier so called morals and ethics which are found questionable at best and downright despicable at worst.

Answer 9

It does seem that way. Fear and paranoia just feeds on hate and anger. catholics and protestants alike are both guilty, including the fringe sects like JW and mormons too. Islam is also guilty because they came from the christians. Ignorance is bliss until some God fearing believer attacks you for not having the same code of ethics they do, even if thier ethics are morally flawed at the core. If you are truly worried about some whacko banging on your door, id suggest a bodyguard or some martial arts, or at least a big hulking beast of a dog whose sworn duty is to protect its owner.

Answer 10

Not all Christians are like that. Like myself there are some Christians out there that are loving compassionate people who don't judge and mistreat people who are not like them. I think the ones who have a different agenda are heard more than the true Christians which is sad. How can you compare Muslim terrorists who have killed Americans to Christianity which America was founded on? I think that you are making one assumption all Christians. Have you met every christian in the world to make this statement correct. I think not

Answer 11

From history regarding this USA country and the christians and psuedo-christians, I'd say they've done a pretty good job of creating a template of self-government that has lasted over 200 years.

The social decay that's occured over the last 50 years is in violation of christian principles and self-governing. I hope the true Americans wake up and get involved and participate in the self-governing process.

It's kind of scary that someone that does not have confidence in a higher power lives next door to you. If he has no "higher power" (ie God) then I guess he's the final authority, - he's his own 'god'.

I'd be worried if my news paper landed in his yard. His god may take wrath on me.

Give me a God fearing christian / muslim, jew any day!!!