Why whem you speak of God and his love it offends so many ?

Question

it seems like in this if you even mention his name people get mad why? is it so much better to say sex or drugs ? is that all our world has any care in anymore? i try to respect everyones opinion but some people just dont have a heart anymore what has this world come to im sad to raise my children in such a hateful world

Answer 1

The problem is this: there are so many Christians out there who are doing things that can seem insane and/or hateful (and in many cases are) that when you pop up on a place like this, immediately talking about God's love, lots of readers will assume you're part of the problem.

In other words, maybe we Christians need to focus for a bit on putting our own house in order -- i.e., getting out of silly quibbles like creationism, telling Pat Robertson to shut up already, etc. -- before we go blissfully speaking about how wonderful God is. Remember that, as far as the world is concerned, we are Jesus's representatives.

Can you blame people if, when handed a rose, they assume there will be thorns?

OK, that was a really lame analogy, but you get the idea. :)

Answer 2

I don't get mad when someone speaks of the love of God.

I get upset when some people think that God only loves THEM because THEY have certain beliefs and are of a particular faith and anyone who isn't then isn't loved by God and, even worse, doesn't really love God. And I am particularly disturbed when people who claim to love God and to be loved by God then turn a hateful eye/heart/tongue against those who don't agree with their views and beliefs, particularly when they do it in the name of God.

And you seem to lump a whole lot into a small space, so as Forrest Gump would say "That's all I'm gonna say about that."

Answer 3

It gets frustrating because the people that talk a lot about 'God's love' tend to be rather silly and naive. The don't seem to understand that belief isn't a matter of will, it's a matter of being convinced. They also seem to think that if a belief makes you feel better about the universe, it must be true.

I agree, though. The world is, and always has been, filled with hate. But we can still try to make enclaves of love within it.

Answer 4

In your fleshly body you have your own soul, and in addition you either have the holy spirit inhabiting you or you have a variety of other spirits which could be demons or even the devil himself. Scripture says "What fellowship does light have with darkness", meaning the spirits conflict and this is a good way to tell good from evil. If you encounter someone who immediately conflicts with you and you worship God, then there is a good chance that the person has some form of evil inhabiting his body which is conflicting with the Holy Spirit of God. The reason this seems to happen more often these days is that evil is being increased these days

Answer 5

I think it has to do with the hatred, killing, and general disrespect for all other opinions done by the majority who yap about God over the past 2 thousand years. So excuse us if we have been conditioned to immediately expect to be attacked when you mention God but go blame your religious ancestors.
Another reason might also be you talk about God and if we disagree you BADGER the crap out of us until we are so fed up we hope with all our heart that an asteroid the size of Jupiter plows thru the Earth.

Answer 6

Because it hits close to home...within their hearts...and they aren't ready to acknowledge it...and it is for a reason. They are hung up on the word God...and I use it because it is most understood...and is an universal concept...but it can be called by many different name such as: The Source, Intelligence, Energy, The Light, Allah, Enlightenment, etc. This, too, has its place...and it will be understood by all...eventually...so it doesn't concern me. I understand the perfection of it all...within its imperfections. Great Question...thank you.

Answer 7

As a former Christian, I have felt what is described as "God's love." Therefore, I do believe in a divine power. I get upset, however, when people try to talk to me about God, because usually they aren't spreading messages of love, but instead messages of hate. I am not against Christianity, but almost all of the Christians who want to talk about God with me want to persuade me that my life is intrinsically wrong because an ancient document, written by man (whether or not it was divinely inspired, it was written by man. There are grammatical errors, just like in everyone else's writing), translated repeatedly (which causes it to lose original meaning), copied and miscopied, and changed by the authority of a group of church elders to include some things they liked and others they didn't, says that it is wrong, according to their personal interpretation. With so many layers and shifts, how can the true message of the Bible really be understood? There is no way that the Bible can be interpretted with clarity and 100% certainty. That is why I get upset. Because I hate having my life interupted and degraded because another person doesn't like the way I'm living it. I don't get to come into your house uninvited and rearrange the furniture, but you can call me, harass me on the street, and interupt my dinners with my family whenever you want, all because my spiritual "feng shui" isn't in line with yours? That is why I get upset. That is why, on mulitple occasions, I have cried as a result of an encounter with Christians. I understand that many, many Christians are wonderful people, but I am so overwhelmed by the tide of propaganda that has been forced down my throat by our "Christian" society, that I can do nothing but choke on any more of it.

For the record, I try not to say anything harsh to people who do try to talk to me. I realize they think they are helping me, and so I try to be tolerant, as I wish they would be.

Answer 8

It depends what exactly you're expressing, and how you do it. A statement of personal faith is unlikely to offend anyone greatly (although you're still likely to be challenged over it, which is as it should be). If a belief in a deity is being used to justify viewpoints which people find offensive, then you can expect people to react accordingly.

Why not give us an example of "speaking of God and his love" and we'll tell you whether it's offensive or not, and why.

Answer 9

I agree, Monica. I share your sadness for the children. You have to arm them with strength of conviction, and faith in God. I used to be afraid of all the evil influences in the world when I was younger and getting out on my own, I used to want to stay in bed and pull the covers over my head, but now I understand that it was meant for good and evil to coexist in this world. You have to fight the good fight. It is a daily battle that is definitely easier when you have good people around you who believe as you do. Just keep your faith alive. Fear is from the devil. And keep respecting others, as you do. That doesn't mean you have to agree with their lifestyle, or be around them. If people hate, that is a choice they have made. If they are heartless, they will pay. And teach your children how to recognize evil when they see it. Good is ultimately stronger. We make it happen.

Answer 10

Probably it is due to the hateful and violent things that many do in His name. Usually when someone brings up the topic of God they have certain convictions. Others may be fearful that these convictions may signal a kind of fanaticism. These people believe that they are right and have the only access to God's love. In this belief they build up a wall between them and anyone else who does not believe exactly as they do. Thus their actions are of intolerance and hatred. Too many people twist God's words around and do many evil things in his name-- its scary. I am quite spiritual and comfortable in my relationship with God, but if someone else brings him up, I am curious, but may be a little wary. I don't want to have to defend my beliefs to a closed-minded zealot.

Answer 11

People want to stay in their sin. Broad and easy is the path to destruction. Telling them that God does not like their behavior and that there is a better way, i.e. God's love, would mean they have to stop what they're doing. This is unacceptable. "On every side the wicked roam when baseness is exalted among men." Psalm 12:9.