2006-07-01 07:28:33 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is what one True Christian told me here on YA. The opposite of true = false or fake in my book!
2006-07-01 07:56:52 · update #1
Shemus Would, "Christians own their own religion, and they can do it however they want." I would like nothing better than for Christians to own and keep and use their religion for themselves...trouble is they keep handing to everyone else...we don't want it!
2006-07-01 08:00:10 · update #2
Sounds a little judgmental to me.
2006-07-01 07:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Of course they're fake -- do you have a problem with that?
Most of them are well-meaning, and that should be good enough.
Are you the one who sets the standards?
You also want them to be genuine??
Christians own their own religion, and they can do it however they want. They set the rules for their own religion. Sure you can criticize them for not following the Bible or not even knowing the Bible, but what religion are you??
I'm sure it's common knowledge today that Christianity is a farce; but if you're in Christianity and it seems okay to you then it's okay. It's the sort of thing that is however it seems to be.
Just like a lie. If you tell a version, it's a lie only if you think it's a lie. Some things are only what you think they are. Christians have a concept called Christianity and they think it's real -- so call it real.
Does that answer your question? Are you taking a poll or what?
2006-07-01 07:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real Christians
One of the most frustrating aspects of conversing with Christians has to do with the definition of the term Christian itself. It's easy for anyone to point the finger at the history of Christianity and show its atrocities…the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Nazis… But it is equally easy for someone else to say, "They weren't True Christians."
Now just what do you say to that? (If you're smart, you say nothing and walk away. But I'm not always smart.)
It seems that every Christian has their own definition of what it means to be a Christian. Silly me, I always thought a Christian was one who worshipped Jesus Christ as his/her savior. But to listen to some people, there's far more to it than that. Now, they can't come to an agreement on what those things might be, but they all insist that anyone who doesn't fit their special little definition isn't a Christian. The bible itself isn't clear on the subject, either. But then, the bible is full of contradictory passages, so this should be no surprise.
Some examples of the modern Christian's perspectives... I know of no Christian who accepts that Hitler and the Nazis could possibly have been Christian, despite Hitler's many speeches and writings, despite his words to friends, and despite the vocal beliefs of many of his followers. Similarly, groups like the KKK "aren't Christian," either, even though they constantly refer to Jesus. Catholics? No, they're not True Christians, according to many Protestants. And vice versa.
I've been told that the behaviors of some "supposed" Christians aren't in keeping with the Scriptures, which teach forgiveness, love, and kindness, blah blah blah…
Well, the thing is, some biblical writings do teach such behavior. However, the "good book" is also full of actual examples of the opposite, and from "godly" men, too. Overall, it's a situation of "do as I say, not as I do." And we all know how well that works.
If one were to approach someone described as not being a "real" Christian, they'd insist that they are as "real" as they come. And in their minds, they probably are. So what point is really made by saying they aren't? It's simply a way to dismiss them, to write them off as being pretenders. But that doesn't change the fact that they are, whether one likes it or not, a representative of their professed beliefs. They may not be representative of the best aspects of said belief, but few people are, no matter the beliefs.
To my way of thinking, if you call yourself a Christian, and believe yourself to be a Christian, then it doesn't matter a bit if others think you're Christian or not. It's just a situation of some Christians not wanting to accept that Christians can be scum, just like anyone else.
2006-07-01 07:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by brianna_the_angel777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think sometimes Christians miss the point of this. The fact is we are supposed to love the person and hate the action even when we do wrong. If we are pointing people to scripture it's not us judging the person. If we degrade the person or say something is wrong without taking them to scripture we are wrong.
One last point judging the actions of people who don't believe is insanity. We can tell them they are sinners and God has a better plan for them, but why wouldn't we expect them to break a code of ethics they don't agree with. Christians on the other hand...
Daniel
2006-07-01 07:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where does the Bible say that?
Hey everyone! This guy is an instigator.
Make way for the instigator.
Anywhoo, using ones judgment and judging?
I have referred many times to the "judge police".
It is a lame tactic to attempt to browbeat someone for using their brain. If a person reveals an observation about a scriptural error, out come the "judge police".
If someone disagrees,"judge police".
The Bible is straight forward. If you call a spade a spade, you haven't passed judgment, the scripture has done it. So God is the one who has judged, not the one using the scriptures effectively.
2006-07-01 07:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some times Good Christians need a check in their Spirit to remind them, but they don't make a habit of Judging. it is one thing to judge a action , another to judge a soul. You can hate your Brothers ways, with out hating him. This Most Christians learn early.
2006-07-01 07:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as Christians we are not perfect but we are forgiven. The bible does say judge not least yee be judged but it also said to go to sinners with 2 other people and talk to them about their transgressions. if they do not change than turn away from them. So I guess you would have to judge to some degree. You do have to live your life as best as possible for even Christians are judged.
2006-07-01 07:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVERY christian I know, well except 1 or 2, hates my tattoos. I've been inked since 1970 but they don't realize that at one time somewhere it was considered a sin to wear gold! But now at least 75% of them do!
http://www.total-knowledge.com/~willyblues/
2006-07-01 07:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read it for yourself... The book of Acts and plenty of the letters have judgment throughout them. You are greatly mistaken. Simply putting something in quotation marks doesn't make it true. But yes, there are a lotta fakes out there. You might be one of them... I don't know...
2006-07-01 07:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by KnowhereMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many times christians judge the deed, but not the doer.
there are many people who call themselves christian, but few really have a personal relationship with the Lord.
2006-07-01 07:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by retta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are many that clime to be Christians but they fail to live up to what Christians are.
If you love everyone then it is hard to judge them.
But if you see someone doing wrong you should bring it to their attention.
That is not judging.
2006-07-01 07:37:24 · answer #11 · answered by oldafsgt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋