The christian life of non-believers?

Question

I read somewhere that some people who don't believe live better "Christian" lives than many Christians do. Looking round this site seems to confirm this. But what do you think?

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Answer 1

It's too much of a generalisation.

The word 'Christian life' has no meaning for me, but I think I try to be what you're describing. The truth is that good behaviour has nothing to do with religion. Religions formed from morality systems, not the other way round. A lot of disbelievers have an ethical system which is simpler - but not more simplistic - than the ethical system proscribed in the Bible.

By that I mean that an atheist is a person who sees himself entirely, 100% responsible for his own actions - he can't 'bail out' and pass the blame or punishment to God, Jesus or Satan. And as someone who doesn't feel responsible to a God whose true desires can never be known, he sees himself as entirely responsible to his fellow man - whose desires can be read on his face.

There are good believers and bad atheists, of course, but I think that it's important for us to try to be good people regardless of what we believe happens after we die.

Answer 2

It could be due to the fact that Christians are human and prime targets of the enemy (Satan and his cronies). The more a threat a Christian becomes to the enemy's scheme the more the Christian will be tempted. If no threat then no attack from the enemy and therefore you have a luke warm believer. Not to say that there are not Christians who choose not to succumb to the enemy's ploy. There are also many who screw up and repent and even live an upright or 'better' life but then again depends on what you value as better? Materialistism... Spirituality...
I suppose it would be like running in a campaign, the opponent can do some serious mudslinging. Many won't run race because the opponent immbolizes them by reminding them of the skeletons in their closet. (even a 'good' person has a bad day in a fallen world...or what is good/bad is subjective in a diverse world)

Answer 3

Wait, there's no "Christian life of non-believers." There's a way to live life that we can all agree is good and ethical (okay, so I'm generalizing in saying we ALL can). But, without Christ, it isn't a Christian-styled life.

That being said, I think there are people on both sides of Christianity's proverbial fence that are living lives that look remarkably similar. I also think there people on both sides that are presenting themselves (and their respective positions) in a negative light.

As a Christian, I'm appalled by many of the questions and comments from other believers on this site--reactionary, and are definitely being posted to attack others, which we aren't called to do. But there's an equal number from non-believers that seem to be intended to incite the anger of the reactionary fundamentalists who don't speak for all Christians.

I've probably just pissed off both sides of the fence. But frankly, we need to examine our collective behavior.

Answer 4

No. i do no longer believe that the atheist's existence is incomprehensible. I trust you that the belongings you listed and all the different belongings you want on your existence are all very significant and effective to you. notwithstanding, in case you are able to do not forget that some those who're Christian (I talk for myself, that's surprising) count on something thoroughly diverse than what you've faith in, possibly we should be extra nicely ideal with one yet another and disrespect our ameliorations. My needs, accomplishments, relationships and end outcomes are in simple terms diverse than yours, that is all. It does no longer propose that both atheists or Christians are better to the different. We percentage a similar area mutually. We each and every ought to truly advance the time-honored of it. actually.

Answer 5

Modern Christianity often seems to have strayed very far from Jesus of Nazareth's actual recorded life and teaching--it wouldn't be hard to find someone who regarded themselves as a non-Christian, who actually was more Christ-like than some specific other person who regarded themselves as a Christian.

However, you can't judge all Christians by a few vocal extremists. There are many Christians out there, who, instead of spending their time condemning others, are dedicated to fighting poverty and spreading compassion, and who lead lives of quiet sacrifice in so doing.

Answer 6

The problem is that too many people don't understand what the "Christian way of life" is. Morality is not the Christian way of life. It was put best when a Bible teacher said, "Anything a non believer can do is not the spiritual(Christian) life". Aetheists can be moral, go to church, not get drunk, not do drugs, be nice to people, give to the poor, etc., etc. For a great teacher on this subject visit www.livingwordbc.org And don't worry, they won't ask you for any money :)

Answer 7

When it all comes down,non-christians find that they have no true happiness. A non-believer cannot live a Christian life because; To be Christian is to be Christ-like and, Christ means The Annointed One and, His Annointing. That is God, Jesus,and The Holy Spirit. God is the only one who can give us pure joy and true satisfaction in knowing that He exists and, that He loves us no matter what. Sure He hates sin but He does not hate us because we sin. He is always there to show love when it seems as if no one else will.

Answer 8

It's a shame that many people who do not believe in Jesus act better than those of us who do. The problem is that non-believers somehow expect Christians to be perfect people, and we are far from that. I make mistakes every day, as do most of the people I know.

Answer 9

I believe in living an ecumenical life and accept the goodness in all faiths. Being a Christian tend to exclude others, which is a terrible shame!

Answer 10

I don't know about "better", but many christians think that being a christian gives them a get out of sin free card. Many catholics fall into this category. They think as long as they go to confession, and do a few hail mary's they can do whatever they want when they want.