Seriously, someone posted as to why Christians in general answer always with something about God.I can not answer for all but I believe Faith is 24/7 and colors all we do, say, and believe. I do not insult others, and respect their beliefs even when we do not agree but my faith is not part of who I am but who I am.What are your thoughts on this?
2006-08-06 12:41:40 · 13 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For you Atheists and Agnostics that say you need proof, sorry but it is only a Christians job to teach not to prove anything to anyone. It is up to you to disbelieve or believe. I do not feel the need to prove anything.
2006-08-06 12:50:25 · update #1
I agree with you. The concept of seperation between Church and State was always a myth.
Christians will vote for politicians who promise Christians a bigger share of the pie and promise to persecute those who do not share in their Christian beliefs (aka "values").
This certainly explains a lot of the antagonism Christians face. Whenever a majority (Christian, in this case) persecutes the minority for their beliefs, resistance is inevitable.
2006-08-06 12:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by bobkgin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree in regards to this particular category of this particular site - if we don't want to hear a religious answer, this is probably not the greatest category in which to post a question! However - if you'll excuse me for generalizing, it seems to me that the two major facets of Christianity, and in fact most religions, are: how to act in this lifetime; and, the nature of the afterlife. If we take it to be true that (a) you don't have to be religious to be moral, or know how to act, and (b) the afterlife is notably NOT this life, then it seems to me there are many situations in your life in which religion isn't a factor. Do you choose your toothpaste according to what you think God would want? Is your favorite color the one you think God's is? Do you solve a jigsaw puzzle according to how Jesus would solve it? While your moral actions may be inspired by your religion, and you are always comforted by your relationship with Him, I don't think it should be necessary to blatantly draw the topic of God into much more than your opinions of right and wrong - opinions which, as an atheist, I suspect you could have come to on your own.
Similarly, the fact that I'm an atheist RARELY comes up in daily conversation, or in the way in which I do many things. It does not define me.
But, like I said, Yahoo! Answers Religion/Spirituality is certainly not a great representation of real life. If you're respective of others' beliefs, I see no reason why anyone should be surprised that you volunteer answers of a religious nature!
2006-08-06 13:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A general question deserves a general answer, naturally. Now, some may expect you to 'defend' or 'compartmentalize' because they genuinely want to know more about you. I also respect others' beliefs, but I am not blind. Any amount of time in this category will show you that often, attacks and general slurs are prevelant. Some may just be trying to figure that out. If you can wrap your faith in a nice little box for them to examine, maybe they feel this will lead to an understanding............. it is the nature of man to seek knowledge, and not know how to begin the search.
2006-08-06 12:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ananke402 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the secular mind life is compartmentalized--there are some things that are "secular" and some things that are "sacred." This is where the silly idea of no prayer in public schools comes from. I went to public school, and I prayed there all the time. It was not separate from my spiritual life or my walk with Christ because it was a "public" school.
To the Christian, there is no separation between the secular and the sacred (or there shouldn't be). All things are sacred--that is set apart for God. In I Corinthians 10:31 Paul writes, "Whatever you do . . . do it all for the glory of God." ALL that means cleaning the house and doing laundry, grocery shopping, talking to neighbors, going to work, driving your kids around town--everything done for God's glory.
Unfortunately many "religious" people have made church activities their "sacred" part of life and the rest of the week "secular" with no evidence of the two crossing over. Perhaps this is why unbelievers are puzzled by those whose faith is a living part of their entire lives.
2006-08-06 12:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people's expectations are comparmentalized because they try to fit God and faith into their definition of religion. In studying the religions of the world, they look at the effects on society and other sociological facets of what they call "religion." BUT, Christianity doesn't fit people's definition, because it is a
revelation.
As a "Theist" one can study the prevailing Gods (or all, for that matter,) but one must make a choice if one is to pattern one's life after a "God" ...... That step is taken in faith.....and becomes one's FAITH.
2006-08-06 13:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by nelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to respond to every situation, with love or not. In our responses to questions, do we think what would I like to be treated like or do we rush in with the answer?
When I answer a question, I take the question seriously (unless the writer is obviously asking for humorous responses). I also try to write as though writing to a good friend whose best wishes I desire. If you are doing something similar, then why does it matter what others think. You know how you're heart was when you responded and you know if you were right in your response.
2006-08-06 12:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point is that when making an arguement, atheists want scientific proven thoughts, because that's our way of thinking, that's what we base our beliefs on. Not to be harsh, but we see "faith" as blindness, which doesn't help to prove anything in an arguement.
2006-08-06 12:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by Amphibious Nature 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only guess why people feel this way.
Christians are respectful of others, but non-believers are not, and expect you to think the way they do.They refuse to accept the concept of someone, or something, more importent then themselves, and hence forth want nothing to do with God.
2006-08-06 19:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. People expect us to keep our religion out of government, our jobs, the schools, etc., but a Christian can't separate our Faith from that because it is who we are all the time.
2006-08-06 12:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by cj_justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a believer in Jesus and a sower of seeds!
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
2006-08-06 12:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋