2006-06-26 16:16:32 · 7 answers · asked by jb1220jb 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Because it is already defensive....or maybe I should say offensive...it begins by excluding a group of people ( non-christians) which reeks of judgement ( only those "good christians" will understand that) and sets the tone as one full of higher morals(judgement again...hhhmm recurring theme?) and that damn "holier than thou" attitude that so often comes along with "good christians".
When Christ was actually around I don't think he seperated himself from anyone with a phrase..."oh, as the son of god.... I think...." he said we are all the same...
much nicer than his followers I am afraid to say...
2006-06-26 16:24:56 · answer #1 · answered by Alauria B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a Jew and I dont think that the words "as a christian" means anything more than what is says. I know that when people say that to me it's because I am not from that religion. They are just trying to help me understand the religion as they do. I am not sure in what context they are using it with you, but I have to assume you are a Christian too. I dont know. So for the sake of argument I will assume as much. Perhaps they are trying to help share what they feel they know about the religion to help you grow as a person or as a Christian. It's only judgemental if you feel judged. Perhaps you feel they are somehow hinting that you are doing something that goes against Christianity. They may not mean it that way. If you are not interested in their opinion or you don't like the Christian religion in general, you dont have to discuss it with anyone. You have a choice. Tell them nicely thank you for wanting to share but you dont really feel like discussing religion and then move on to another subject that is more pleasant for you. They may be suprised and perhaps a bit cut off but I bet they wont be offended and you won't feel judged. If they persist or insist on talking about it. Stick to your guns. Just say It's not something you want to discuss. They will eventually get the hint and you will have risen above it and kept your cool. Something to be proud of.
2006-06-27 04:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by lady_effie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the context of the sentence and how it is related to a situation.
I won't react if it wasn't intended for me. The problem with a lot of people is that they easily jum into conclusions... such as they are being judged, or they are being excluded, or it is an exclusive generalization, which may be, is not the intention of the one saying it.
2006-06-26 23:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a NON-Christian, I don't think a sentence is reliable, if it has the words "every" and "has to" in it.
2006-06-26 23:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it makes them feel what they have to say carries some kind of authority.
2006-06-26 23:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by chrome_rider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just is, lol... but it doesn't apply only to christians, it applies to every dress-up cult that hates sex and worships magic
2006-06-27 02:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Every" and "has to be"??? Now who's being a little judgmental?
2006-06-26 23:21:42 · answer #7 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋