I forgive you, Because you do not know. I ask that Jesus will pray for you and you will know the truth.
2006-06-14 02:28:37 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's not necessarily hateful, but it does sound condescending.
2006-06-14 02:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it is hateful at all. This person actually believes that something bad is going to happen to you at the end of this life and they want to help you in working towards a different outcome. Don't be offended. This is so much nicer than the ones that say right out that you are going to burn in hell for eternity. Don't worry about it. If you do not share in their beliefs what does it matter. I don't believe in the need to forgive or that I need Jesus to save me. Just let it go and focus on things that feel positive to you. Your experience will be much more rewarding if you do.
Love & Light
Sharon
One Planet = One People
2006-06-14 09:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by skippingsunday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me to know whether or not it is hateful I would have to know something about the writer and his/her beliefs. It does imply a hatred of non-Christian belief but not necessarily non-Christians.
However, it is highly condescending an insulting in the extreme for a Christian to say things like that to non-Christians.
2006-06-14 09:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by XYZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's condescending, but I don't see it as hateful. It stinks as bad as "You're a Christian, but you just don't know it." I respond to that one with "You're an atheist, you just believe in one God more than I do." (Thanks to Stephen F. Roberts for the quote that keeps on giving).
I do find the statement intellectually bankrupt. It's claim of ignorance on your part, but the claimant is ignorant of what you actually do know. The irony of that is lost on them.
2006-06-14 09:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Rev. Still Monkeys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on context a bit but probably not hateful, certainly dismissive. Not conducive to a dialog either, but I'm sure the speaker didn't have that in mind.
2006-06-14 09:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by chefofthewoods 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Maybe not hateful, but extremely condescending and arrogant. It also makes me turn around and walk away---such a person with pride and arrogance I do not want to listen to. :-)
2006-06-14 10:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Considerably Patronising with a touch of Narcissism.
2006-06-14 09:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by googlywotsit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely condenscending to say the least. It shows extreme arrogance on the part of the speaker and ingnorance of what he thinks you do not know. I alway find that people that say such things are trying to cover up their own lack of knowledge. They should of said " Oh, its ok. Would you like me to explain it for you? Oh, you understand that is good".
2006-06-27 02:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by ldyrhiannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~snicker~ The proper response to that self-satisfied line is a cheerful "Gee, thanks! I'll keep my eye out for that truth." and walking off. If you're doing what you do because you've *considered* it and it's the way you see as truest, then you're clear; God *has* shown you "the truth". If they ask you for a why sometime instead of giving you that jive, feel free to share it; otherwise, don't let it worry you.
Just be sure and keep your eye out for that truth. ;)
2006-06-14 10:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may seem like, but ignorance usually stems from ignorance. The person will usually say something like the above because they do something that the person doesn't understand. Like practice a different religion for instance.
2006-06-14 09:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋