I have read a few of these questions and I am new to this forum, but I see a lot of people asking questions and getting answers, that don't sound like the love and peace that Christian's are to be setting the example of their faith in Jesus Christ. Is this our form of terrorism, to bash or are we to up lift and lead? Let's get real in our faith, and lead the lost or we not only doom ourselves, but our intire faith!
2006-06-17 09:58:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Guilty as charged. Thanks for the reminder.
2006-06-17 10:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well - I couldn't care less about the Christian agenda, but I do get pissed off when people try to hurt other people just for believing something that they do not. Athiests on this site often use arguments just as flawed as the ones the Christians are using, are derrogatory, and mock others simply for Believing something. Since Christians are generally too nice to mock them back, I'll stick up for the underdog from time to time and slap an idiot down.
2006-06-17 17:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people Will stop shooting at you once you start shooting at them.
Some only understand harshness. Maybe you haven't been here long enough to see some of the vile remarks some of these lost souls can make. I am nice when they are.
But I am like Peter in the garden-I will grab the sword when necessary.
2006-06-17 17:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to tell the truth in love but sometmes straight up is the best way and people may take it that way. It depends on how the question is asked and the maturity of the believer and weither or not they are stuck in a web of legalism. This is why Love is the greatest command ....Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. I think we need to review this lots.
2006-06-17 17:02:04 · answer #4 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that some people feel like they need to "lead the lost" as they would lead a dog - when I think the point is to lead by example. Good question!
Peace!
2006-06-17 17:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Corinthians 9:13 says, "Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else."
Indeed, we should be careful to be loving and united, so that others will praise God.
Oh, just an aside: I was addressing those who throw insults and whatsnot at unbelievers. It is important that you mention the truth, and only the truth... even if it means revealing to the person the consequences of turning away from the truth.
2006-06-17 17:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Soga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that some of these people believe that they have reached the highest good that humans are capable of attaining, in that they are saved by grace. However, they have NOT reached the highest good yet, as their character shows. Instead of working on their own character and ridding themselves of hatred and rudeness, they seek souls of others. But they will gain no souls to Christ like this, in my opinion. Instead, if they would work on their own characters, they would win more to Christ.
2006-06-17 17:05:42 · answer #7 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lions are only metaphorical here, you may be your right though it does seem that it's the Christians trying to do more of the throwing; but they never score points because they can't be rational or logical.
2006-06-17 17:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are blinded by their faith to the point that people who have no knowledge whatsoever of what they believe in, become all the more turned off.
2006-06-17 17:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by Joy RP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when someone tries to speak to you about life and death and wether you are going to heaven and hell what would catch your attention faster? Someone being sweet and tip toeing around it or someone who says point blank. Plus you have to remember god is a loving god but he if you have ever read a bible you would know that when someone did wrong he would have them punished and he has also tested his disciples faith by putting them through tests.
2006-06-17 17:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Thank you for your so insightful essay. The way to God is love and Jesus was a great example.
2006-06-17 17:00:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋