why do christians feel victimized all the time?

Answer 1

I really don't think the majority of Christians in the USA (I'm assuming you mean in the USA, anyway) feel victimized. Some, a very distinct minority, may feel that way or may feel marginalized or even persecuted, but that number is very small by my reckoning.

I think this small but vocal minority may feel this way because they feel threatened by our society's growing acceptance of other religions and secular philosophies. Christianity as a whole has enjoyed a special status in our country since its founding, and as that status comes closer to equality with other ways of thought and belief, some may feel "robbed," victimized, or even persecuted. As the playing field levels out, some people will react negatively; it has always been that way, and I don't see how this could be much different.

This is all my humble opinion, of course, and for what it's worth, I'm an agnostic atheist and secular humanist.

Answer 2

How do they feel victimized? I don't see it. All the towns I've ever lived in have a good mix of religions, and I never saw any indication that Christians feel victimized. Well, except with the scandal that went on in the Catholic Church awhile back. I'm Catholic, and it hurt to hear so many people diss Catholicism. Actually, I didn't even feel victimized then. It just offended me. So I don't know where you're getting this. Maybe you feel victimized. However, I'm unable to find any reason why. :/

Answer 3

I don't think that it's all Christians who feel victimized. The ones you are referring to in your question are obviously the ones who will cry victim whenever anyone stands up against the dogmatic religious and social chauvinism that THOSE particular christians are responsible for.

There are actually movements within the Christian faiths to "take Christianity back" from what is now being called The Christian Taliban.

Of course I think the most honest answer is--at least in regard to those few Christians who cry "victim"--classic Freudian projection. They're afraid of being victimized because they're spending all of their time victimizing EVERYONE ELSE... including other Christians.

Answer 4

I'm not sure that Christians feel victimized any more often than the rest of our society. It's an unfortunate fact that we live in a culture of victimization, and Christians fall prey to it along with others in our society.

Of course, actual events like those described in the link provided don't help the situation much.

Answer 5

Those who think all christians "feel victimized" are generalizing quite a bit. First off, don't lump all christians into the right-wing fundamentalist group that you see in the media. Don't write off goodness based on the misgivings of a few. That said, there is a great deal of polarization going on in America, and the modern secular movement of young atheists/agnostics/relativists/pluralists has done a lot to forward the notion that anyone who has a strong faith in a particular god or religion, has essentially been brain-washed, and they are very outward in their expression of that idea. This may be a source of the victimization you speak of.

Answer 6

It is difficult for most people to see themselves as persecutors and victims at the same time. While it is true that there are instances of persecution against Christians in some countries around the world, most Christians live relatively comfortable, secular lives in the wealthier nations of the world. By claiming victimization, they rally themselves to help push their extremist agenda into social policy. It is also quite likely that by maintaining their self-image as victims, it helps them to ignore or minimize the long history in which they have persecuted other peoples.

Answer 7

Some christians feel victimized because it gives them that wonderful 'martyr' experience that proves (to them) that they are 'real' christians. Christians who actually read and think about the words in the Bible in a thoughtful, rational and independant way might be surprised to see that they are supposed to help victims rather than complain that they are being victimized, to be tolerant and loving rather than full of self-righteous nastiness. Stop persecuting gays, women, and people of different faiths. Feed the hungry, cloth the poor, help the homeless and advocate for peace - that is what christians are supposed to be about!

Answer 8

They don't.

I mean, they do, but so do Jews, Muslims, and all other religions. It's part of the whole religous experience. The 'people in charge' whether that be the Pope or whomever tell their congregants that they are victimized, and then those people go out there and whine. It's a thing.... not a good thing, but, what can ya do...

Believe me, you're not the only religion that feels victimized.

Answer 9

absolutely not all of them do. i imagine a lot of those that do are lower than the effect that each and every thing interior the international might want to revolve round their interpretation of Christianity. even if that is regulation, or agencies, or people on the line, or maybe as something intrudes on that little bubble, they sense threatened and "oppressed". also, Bambino hit a huge area of the area accurate on the top. a lack of publicity to different idea platforms motives an excellent style of them to sense victimized even as believers in different procedures are of their section. and a number of that's a martyr mentality. they need to sense like they're oppressed and victimized with a view to connect in some small way with their God. i'd imagine there are in simple terms about as many motives for his or her emotions of victimization and oppression as there are Christians that sense that way.

Answer 10

To me, most Christians that have a problem with feeling like they are the victim all the time have a chip on thier shoulder. They feel like the world owes them something and that since they are members of "the ulitmate religion" they derserve it. Boils down to hypocrosy at it's best!