How many of the Christians (?) asking questions here are really non-believers exploiting people's prejudices?

Question

Some of the questions asked by so-called Christians, and their answers are so antagonistic, that they are meant to create polarization and hate. It's truly embarrassing, and I'm sure it is meant to be.

Christ was inclusive and non-judgemental of sinners and non-believers. He converted them not by rhetoric and guilt, but by action, acceptance and character.

Here is my challenge, if you are a Christian, act it. Do not be like the Pharisees and Sanhedrin that Christ despised. Do not judge. Just state your own beliefs and the impact in your life. Do not pray for others unless they approve, it is false pride when you do.

Take the high road and not the low road. That's all.

Does anyone else feel this way?

Answer 1

Absolutely. Although I hate to say that I don't doubt that some of the antagonistic questions posted here are posted by proclaimed Christians. Just because you talk the talk doesn't mean you walk the walk. thanks for trying to remind everyone that being an argumentative prick is being an anti-Christian.

Answer 2

i'm someone of religion per chance i am going to anwer your question. a million. once you bypass to solutions, questions arise from all distinct sorts so that they likely did not bypass searching on your class. 2. certain there are nasty human beings. they're answering all distinct sorts. no longer merely YOURs. 3. per chance some doubters are in search of for a course to faith. they prefer to be confident. 4. Nasty solutions from you absolutely does no longer show what spirituality or Christian habit is. Or substitute their recommendations! 5. some all and distinctive seems bitter about faith because they have been mistreated with the help of those claiming faith or advise human beings masquerading as "reliable church goers." Your recommendations-set will further alienate them. 6. this isn't YOUR section.

Answer 3

I'm an atheist, and I too prefer to take the high road. I've had just as many arguments and debates with other atheists as I've had with Christians. I think it is possible to have legitimate, intelligent discussion about religion and religious issues without degrading into ridiculous displays of intolerance and ad hominem attacks.

Answer 4

Unfortunately you'll find that there is a growing antagonistic, fundamentalist Christian movement within the US that is growing, and seeks control of the country.

The theocratic right seeks to establish dominion, or control over society in the name of God. D. James Kennedy, Pastor of Coral Ridge Ministries, calls on his followers to exercise "godly dominion ... over every aspect ... of human society." At a "Reclaiming America for Christ" conference in February, 2005, Kennedy said:

Our job is to reclaim America for Christ, whatever the cost. As the vice regents of God, we are to exercise godly dominion and influence over our neighborhoods, our schools, our government, our literature and arts, our sports arenas, our entertainment media, our news media, our scientific endeavors -- in short, over every aspect and institution of human society.

Twenty-five years ago dominionists targeted the Republican Party as the vehicle through which they could advance their agenda. At the same time, a small group of Republican strategists targeted fundamentalist, Pentecostal and charismatic churches to expand the base of the Republican Party. This web site is not about traditional Republicans or conservative Christians. It is about the manipulation of people of a certain faith for political power. It is about the rise of dominionists in the U.S. federal government.

Today's hard right seeks total dominion. It's packing the courts and rigging the rules. The target is not the Democrats but democracy itself. more

According to acclaimed journalist and television host Bill Moyers,

True, people of faith have always tried to bring their interpretation of the Bible to bear on American laws and morals ... it's the American way, encouraged and protected by the First Amendment. But what is unique today is that the radical religious right has succeeded in taking over one of America's great political parties. The country is not yet a theocracy but the Republican Party is, and they are driving American politics, using God as a a battering ram on almost every issue: crime and punishment, foreign policy, health care, taxation, energy, regulation, social services and so on.

Answer 5

In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance that ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?”

“Wait a moment,” Socrates replied. “Before you tell me I’d like you to pass a little test. It’s called the Triple Filter Test.”

“Triple filter?”

“That’s right,” Socrates continued. “Before you talk to me about my student let’s take a moment to filter what you’re going to say. The first filter is ‘Truth’.

Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?”

“No,” the man said, “actually I just heard about it and...”

“All right,” said Socrates. “So you don’t really know if it’s true or not. Now let’s try the second filter, the filter of ‘Goodness’. Is what you are about to tell me about my student something good?”

“No, on the contrary...”

“So,” Socrates continued, “you want to tell me something bad about him, even though you’re not certain it’s true?”

The man shrugged, a little embarrassed.

Socrates continued. “You may still pass the test though, because there is a third filter — the filter of usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my student going to be useful to me?”

“No, not really...”

“Well,” concluded Socrates, “If what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?”

The man was defeated and ashamed.

This is the reason Socrates was a great philosopher and held in such high esteem.

“The truth that many people never understand, until it is too late, is that the more you try to avoid suffering the more you suffer because smaller and more insignificant things begin to torture you in proportion to your fear of being hurt.”

Answer 6

Well,...yes, I would have to agree with you and at the same time I would like to add a comment.
We also need to understand that everyone is not at the same level with their faith and or beliefs and we need patience with all people, whether they believe or not. Sometimes its just a matter of how much they know and how much they are willing and wanting to know.

Answer 7

There are about 4 who I'm pretty sure are double agents.

Answer 8

There are a few. Their user name usually gives them away though.