I saw comments from a couple of particular individuals who will remain nameless on this website. One of these people's comments (questions) were usually sarcastic and derogatory toward God and the Bible. I suggested to this person that maybe if he would ask the questions in a more respectful way, that he would get a better response. This person did just that, he asked a respectful question, made some good suggestions on how to solve a problem, and was attacked by people claiming to be Christian. When atheists and others who don't like religion come to this website and are attacked by so called Christians claiming to follow Jesus teachings, all I can say is no wonder they are so turned off to the Bible's message. How many of us are attracted to God, the Bible or Jesus after being told we are "going to burn in hell"? Do you honestly expect to draw a person to God that way?
2006-08-09 05:45:39 · 15 answers · asked by Daniel L 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To those of you who do not believe in God, or do not agree with the Bible, please do not take the comments of people who treat you that way as being a sign of how God Himself feels about you. Jesus did not act that way toward people who did not share his belief. It looks to me like maybe everyone should practice something that came from the Bible but holds true whether you believe in God or not "Treat other people the way you want to be treated" This will draw a much better reaction from both sides.
2006-08-09 05:48:20 · update #1
I agree with you. I tried to make this same point. But, when you tell these Christians that are acting this way how bad it looks you just hear, "But the atheists are attacking Christians and being rude and blah blah blah." Like that is an excuse to be just like them. I even had some Christians assume that I was an atheist and began attacking me. Can you believe that? These are the people that give us a bad name.
2006-08-09 05:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Icy U 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As an atheist, I know any form of preaching, convincing, arguing, and pushiness by religious people tends to turn me right off of that religion. If I feel the need to bring religion into my life, it is a decision that I will make, and having a Christian try to force it on me has the opposite effect.
2006-08-09 12:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What bothers me is the violence that religion creates....Why is it necessary to make war over one's beliefs? How long has the mid east been at odds? And Ireland....and Iraq.
It's so unsettling, that so called Christians are so intolerant of anyone who does not think as they do. What happened to "turning one's cheek"? "Live and let live"?
I've always felt that religion is supposed to be about Love and Tolerance. However, that couldnt be further from the truth. :(
2006-08-09 12:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have seen on this site people pretending to be Christians only to provoke hostility. I sometimes look at the way these peoples' profile and see how they asked or answered questions. I checked you out too and I do like your answers.
2006-08-09 12:52:11 · answer #4 · answered by Calill C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians are the ones being attacked
2006-08-09 12:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
VERY well said. maybe some people will think about the true meaning of Christianity and what it means to be a Christian.
2006-08-09 13:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by a very happily married woman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good for you for getting that off your chest. I'm not Christian, worse still, I'm not an atheist, I'm....ta dum!!! Pagan! EEEEEieeee! People often tell me that I'm going to hell...last time I checked it wasn't on my travel itinerary. Thank you for showing me that there are some tolerant Christians out there. You've restored my faith in humanity.
2006-08-09 12:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by amyaliceco 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is love not hate my Dad told me one time you could lead a mule any where with a ear of corn or you could beat him to death with it. In other words lead someone to God with love, Compassion and understanding. you can't beat them to him.even Stephen when he was stoned and driven out of the city asked God nto to charge them with what they donr for they not know what they do we have to be Christ like so we can lead.The only bible a lot of people will see is us.
2006-08-09 12:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well sugar it happens all the time.
i really feel sorry for most of us who r ridiculed and bad mouthed. they did the same to quran and muhammed(pbuh).
i always thought that this was going 2 b a good oppurtunity 2 get to know people of different faith and walks of life, but it turned out to b a place of bad mouthin and cussing.
u cant tame people who r indifferent and whose attitude stinks. that just shows their ignorance.
2006-08-09 12:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by marissa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best post I've seen on here in awhile - actually refreshing. I'm not particularly religious myself, but you laid it out plain and simple. Well done. No additional comments necessary. Nice job.
2006-08-09 12:51:17 · answer #10 · answered by norcalirish 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋