It's a question that all of my roommates and I have pondered for years, and i just found this site, so now i can ask more of humanity. Also, tell me why christians feel that their religion must be forced on others. They offer a working toilet and some food to a 3rd world country, only if they take the creator of the christians. It doesn't seem right. Why can't people just offer these things to those who need them, and not ask anything else of them?
2006-07-24 00:42:46 · 8 answers · asked by Justin O 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Those that have answered my "question" obviously did not understand. I have been on a missionary trip. I am an american, and i have not been abused. The question posed was not neccessarily "worry" but more to grieve. I do agree with some. It's not neccessarily "forced" but the people that i stayed with on my missionary trip felt that if they did not take the christian creator, they will no longer receive the help. That is a true fact, and christians do not wish to look outside the box. Christians, if they believed the truest form, would not have to worry about family, or loved one's they leave behind, because they would be with them in the "afterlife". I just don't think we should spread our "Word" without the knowledge of those other cultures, that would not believe. Why would someone who has worshipped a god far longer than the christian faith want to hear about a new faith? That should have been the question, so i apologize for now elaborating for the close minded christians.
2006-07-24 01:42:25 · update #1
Well, I can't really speak for all Christians, but I can tell you that some Christians do not fear death, but accept it as a stage of their existence. We live, then we die, but our truest form of existence is not depleted or extinguished. And by living a good life, and following the teachings provided to us, we can attain a great reward ... greater than any reward that could be imagined, for it is infinite, and beyond our understanding.
To get back to your question, Christians also believe in Hell ... and I would say that no Christian really wants to go there ... but we have been warned that the road to Hell is wide, and that many will enter. So the accounting of sins on earth will determine whether someone goes to heaven or hell, and no Christian truly knows whether they will go to heaven or to hell, despite whether they believe that they are "saved" or not. I think that many who live this religion do not live it to the best of their ability. After all, it does call for us to strive toward perfection in all of our acts, and failure to do this could mean an eternity in hell (that is the non-sugarcoated version)! And those who are dying know the truth, and probably hid much of the truth from others, even fellow Christians, family, etc. We all do wrong, or have done wrong ... is this wrong enough to banish our eternal souls in hell for all eternity? No one really knows, so the fear becomes truer as one get's closer to death.
To the second part of your question, I would think that some Christains, who may feel that they are well intentioned, may "force" their beliefs on others in an attempt to "save" them. In fact, there are Christians who save other Christians. I'm Roman Catholic, and you know ... there are those who feel that I need to be "saved" and leave this faith, philosophy, and also my Church, in order to be saved. So I think I have an idea of what you are referring to. Yet, I am not moved by their efforts, and if they were to place a condition to help me based on me joining their religion, I would say that Love is unconditional, and if you really want to help me, you would do so without condition. True Christians help others without condition. That is the way that it should be.
2006-07-24 01:07:38 · answer #1 · answered by Earl G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, Christians worry LESS about death because they believe that with death comes their reward. I have not remotely found Christians to "worry" about death, not at all and certainly not more than other people. I don't understand how you came to that conclusion.
I also do not understand where you got the idea that they'd only give aid and assistance to third world countries if those people change and believe the way that they do. That's just silly, and not remotely based in fact. Missionaries go out and help, and sure, part of their purpose is to share their faith, but that help doesn't depend solely on whether the helped person converts. That isn't what its all about.
Christians are told in their Bible to spread the word - this doesn't constitute forcing their beliefs on anyone else, they are just sharing what they believe.
I think you have a decidedly skewed view of the whole thing, most likely influenced by society. Instead of sitting around discussing it with people whose viewpoint is as limited as your own, try doing a little studying up on the subject on your own. Recorded history might be one place to start.
2006-07-24 00:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by Crooks Gap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. I don't think death is a pleasant thought for anyone. Most Christians don't worry about death its self, but the suffering may come before death. We also worry about our families that we leave behind. That is my Christian observation..as a Christian.
2. The Bible says Spread the word of the Gospel. So when we have the opportunity to do so, we do. We don't make it a condition for assisting third world, we give freely. However, these people that are assisted should have the option of hearing the Gospel, those that don't, can walk away. We never "chain" them to a seat to MAKE them listen. Many who hear the Gospel also receive hope from the Word. And Hope is something money can't supply. Isn't that a wonderful plus for these people who have Never experienced Hope for the future. So I don't know where you are getting your "facts", because it's just not true, so check your source.
3. When you grow up, one day you may understand.
2006-07-24 00:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Dog Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, are you confused.---and asking the same question over and over again, too... good thing you're only level 1. Okay, you're new so I'll answer all four times you asked the same quesiton--but just for today!
I don't know of any Christians who worry about death much at all. We're covered, we got it handled! I'm a Christian, I live and work in Christian circles and your first question just seems so strange to me--we don't worry about death.
Why must our religion be "forced on others?" If by "forcing" you mean we go out and talk to others about our faith, that is because we believe our faith with everything in us. I don't know of anyone using violence and "holding a gun to someone's head" in a "forced attempt to convert them" so again, you are greatly exaggerating the truth here.
Offer a working toilet in exchange for their faith? Perhaps you should go on a mission trip sometime, just to observe. Those that go on mission trips do not place any conditions on the setting up of fresh food, water, and sewer systems, nor for housing or health care. It's sent out of compassion. Sure, while they are there they speak of the love that they have in their heart and spread the gospel--but it is never a "condition" of getting the help.
I suppose that other religions could go do the same thing--ever heard of a Hindu relief project? Or an Islamic Mission? Maybe a Buddhist Soup Kitchen? Believe me, we'd take the help from them in this area!
2006-07-24 01:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by Paul McDonald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians DON'T worry about death more even when they believe in heaven. If there are Christians who do that, they are poor examples of Christianity. Christianity should not be forced on others. I am a Christian, but I do not shove or even offer information if they don't want it.
As far as the humanitarian aid that Christian organizations give: they give it to anybody regardless of whether they accept God. Of course they are there for missionary reasons as well, but they just want to let those who haven't heard know what they feel. It is in no way forceful.
I agree that your portrayal of Christian deeds aren't right. I admit there are crazies and people who exploit it like televangelist demanding money, but the real Christian is an example of Jesus- compassionate and will give people the freedom to choose, not shooting Bibles down other's throats.
2006-07-24 00:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by ffolke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Christian and I'm not afraid of death. I don't approve of the way some people force their beliefs on others. I feel if you want to know, then you can ask me and I will tell you about it. However it's not just Christians that do this. If you have a conversation with some atheists the will try to pound their beliefs into your head too.
2006-07-24 00:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Native 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do u think christians worry more death hahah joke of the day lol if they were scared then they wont do that bad stuff(sex,drug,rape,stealing and etc) think aagain
2006-07-24 00:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about the abuse you have suffered, not all Christians want to abuse and use you.
2006-07-24 00:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by jegreencreek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋