And going to church doesn't make you a christian any more than standing in a stable makes you a horse. Why do people always judge a group by it's weakest link?
2006-07-25 14:47:01 · 9 answers · asked by Red Yeti 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A Christian is a follower of Jesus, whom they regard as the Christ. Christians believe Jesus to be the Son of God, who lived a life befitting that of the creator of the universe, free of sin, and at the end of his earthly life was crucified, and then on the third day after death rose from the dead, to give the message to his followers. This belief is true of all Christian groups.
2006-07-25 15:12:57 · update #1
Well stated!!!! I strongly agree!!! because people are lost in foolishness.
2006-07-25 14:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Brother John 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When people are not associated with a specific group and either feel guilty for not being or truly dislike the platform of the group it is human nature to criticize wherever possible. Also, the weakest links in any organization always seem to be the most visible e.g. Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart,etc.
2006-07-25 21:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by overtheline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have always judged others, no matter what the issue, this way. That is why we must all strive to be the best that we can, and have faith in this. Don't let anther's opinion of the group harden your heart, or they win!
2006-07-25 21:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't people get this idea? Because Christians have widely varying ideas about how to tell when someone is a "real Christian," and I personally don't think it's anyone's place to tell who is and who is not this or that.
2006-07-25 21:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Snark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess to really be a christian. U must be able to repent all ur sins. And really want god in ur life. And luv him. there is probely more to it. but im kinda brain dead today. Sorry
2006-07-25 21:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who fail to get this idea are shortcutting their thinking, and coming dangerously close to fundamentalism.
2006-07-25 21:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by RG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an example of the "No true Scottsman..." fallacy.
Look it up if you haven't heard of it.
2006-07-25 21:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused. Which idea are you questioning?
2006-07-25 21:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by Alida2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'judge ye not' thats all i can say. because you have a log in your own eye...u get it
2006-07-25 21:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋