2006-07-31 07:42:48 · 23 answers · asked by texjade23 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I care for other people because I am a Christian, and because it is my nature.
2006-07-31 07:49:13 · update #1
Just one more thing, I definitely don't push my beliefs on others. The only time I talk about my beliefs is if someone asks me.
2006-07-31 07:59:26 · update #2
No, not at all. Why would I?
There are plenty of good Christians out there.
2006-07-31 07:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by XYZ 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not! As long as it's not done in a condescending way
I think the problem is that there is not enough caring for other people overall (regardless of your religious belief or lack of belief)
That being said, some christians hold positions on others (e.g. gays, atheists, believers of other faiths, etc.) that are harsh.
I've personally been told twice that I am going to burn in hell for my lack of belief and for turning away from god (I am a recovered christian).
I let it roll off my back because I only have a limited time on this rock we call Earth and I don't let these kinds of people effect me.
2006-07-31 14:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by JerseyRick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm agnostic, but let me play devil's advocate for a moment.
The problem with Christians attempt conversions (if you're really talking about "Here my fellow man, let me help you with that" then the issue of the person being Christian is really irrelevant) you run up with some logical difficulties. See, if Christianity thinks that Athiests are going to hell, then Christians want to prevent people from going to hell, so they try and convert them. But then there's the "I'll pray for you too!" arguement (My mom used to say that). But what's the point? If it just takes a prayer from a Christian to save one from going to hell, then why would someone want to be a Christian? And if that prayer doesn't work, what's the point? And if the prayer doesn't save one ones self, but rather causes the athiest to convert, then what the hell happened to free will?
I think the arguement that an athiest would make is that "I don't believe in that, so from my point of view, you're just wasting my time" and thus they should respond accordingly. And that makes perfect sense: if they responded to your views rather than their own, that wouldn't make them their own views now would it?
2006-07-31 14:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most atheists only have a problem with Christians who insist on trying to 'save' them or look down on them or feel sorry for them because they're atheists; that or the ones who make it so you can't buy beer on Sunday or marry your gay partner or allow rape victims immediate access to emergency contraception or forbid a vaccine for an STD on the grounds that it encourages promiscuity. Unfortunately those kinds of Christians are the most vocal about using their faith as a moral high ground to justify their fear of their own bodies.
2006-07-31 14:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by Guelph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont at all, for such a person does not exist.
The universe we live in is nothing but a series of chain reactions defined by a single universal law still unkown to us. When you get to the bottom of it, you see reason behind every action that takes place, including demonstration of feelings and 'caring' towards others. People fool themselves in the first place by claiming that they do good without pursuit of benefit but they obviously cant fool psychology researchers and/or people who have minds to think. Yup, we are nothing but a load of quantum logic particles who do nothing but coexist. And no, you cant walk on water without a pair of skis and a boat to pull you.
2006-07-31 14:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Antichrist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I do not.
The only problem is that Christians DO see something wrong with a non-Christian who truly cares for other people. Why the double standard?
2006-07-31 17:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by : ) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as you're not out to convert that person to your belief system than no I don't see a problem. As soon as you place the price of conversion on lending the help than I've a problem. PEACE!
2006-07-31 14:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope... but it's difficult to believe a christian would truly care since his actions would be more easily explained by his fear of hell...
If I had good reasons to believe he truly cares, then he would be my friend... but if I have reasons to believe he only cares about people to get on the good side of "god", then I would despise him.
Until I know for sure, I'll stay skeptic or simply forget he's christian and he becomes my friend anyway (not prejudiced, as you can see... lol)
2006-07-31 14:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends why they care for other people. If they care for other people because they are a nice kind of guy then that's fine but if it's to try and get on the good side of their imaginary friend then they should re think why they are doing it. Say no to jesus.
2006-07-31 14:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Do you see anything wrong with an atheist who truly cares for other people?
2006-07-31 14:45:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. What a silly question. We are NORMAL law abiding people who just happen to not believe in god. Not in yours, not in anybody else's god either. We are not evil, alot of us were like you at one time, but have learned that prayers are not answered, justice is not handed out and poverty and sickness are not helped by a magical invisible being in the sky somewhere, that no one has seen, ever. We don't care what you believe, as long as it doesn't prompt you to bomb anyone. Peace.
2006-07-31 14:51:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋