When I ask a question, does it matter if I state I am a christian?

Question

I always ask about respecting humans and I state I am a christian, I seem to get very negative answers sometimes. I always thought believing in Christ was a kind, loving thing. I hear how people think religions are evil and I feel confused. practicing religion is beautiful, abusing people with it is evil. I don't abuse people with it. I have the right to practice it because I live in America- home of the free. I personally don't ram it down anyone's throat. Why does that make people so angry to believe in something? I would appreciate thoughtful answers.

Unfortunately people from all religions or non religions develope drug problems, it is a disease and can only be arrested "one day at a time." Addictions are no respector of religions. Having a faith in a Higher Power does make it easier to stay sober. That works no matter what you believe.Peace

Answer 1

I do not believe that it should matter if you make that type of statement in your questions. I am a Christian also and have stated as such in some of my answers. I am sure that all the war and fighting and blame that is happening in the world right now, which is being shown as religious based; but is actually more politically based is some of the reason for the general anger toward religion. I do not ram my beliefs down anyone's throat either, if people ask me about my beliefs I will gladly discuss them. People are angry because of all the evil in the world, and are just taking the anger out on religion in general. You do have a right to your own religion and beliefs because you live in the U.S.A., the same as I. There are always going to be people who choose not to believe in any religion, or choose to believe differently; and that is also their right to do so. I choose not to hate anyone, I can dislike or hate what they are doing, especially when it comes to terrorism, but God will ultimately be the judge for them. Embrace your beliefs and be proud that you live in a country where religious differences are embraced. If we all spent more time helping each other and praying for each other...wouldn't the entire world be a better, more peaceful place? God bless you and have a good day!

Answer 2

You shouldn't HAVE to say you're a christian when asking a question. If you say you are a christian people are going to jump to one conclusion about you. If you don't say you are a christian people are going to jump to the opposite conclusion about you.

Each of us experience religion in a different way. Such as some people had it forced on them when they were young. Others have bad things happen to them and decide God is cruel, instead of finding any life lesson in the event or accepting it as God's will.

Here on YA people get defensive because so many attack what they say or ask a question for the sole purpose of being cruel to the opposite group.

Religion and politics have always been two of the most touchiest subjects throughout history to discuss.

The thing is when you mess with a BELIEF SYSTEM you run into problems unless the person or persons are open minded to hearing a view other than their own. So many people are pig-headed and closed minded. Once a person's thought becomes a BELIEF then in order for them to change it they have to change themselves and the things they trusted, and that is SOOO hard.

People have had bad experiences with church, met Christians who are sinners, just as people have met bad atheist, and everyone groups the opposite of themselves into one pot and says they are all like that (stereotyping).

Being kind and respectful and not wanting to hurt others with words or deeds is a great thing, but you can be any religion or no religion to be that way.

Answer 3

Could it be that the basis of Christianity is false and demeans both God and Man? Could it be that your announcing that you are a Christian tells the world you are closed minded? Could it be that the implied "you're going to Hell" message eminating from BAC's is both disgusting and arrogant?

Christianity has a lot of baggage that goes with it. It is called Crusades, Inquisition, Witch Hunting, Intolerance, Perversion, Greed, Exploitation, etc.

May I be so bold as to suggest that you simply ask your question and follow the loving example of Jesus and not be a mouthpiece for Christianity. That is, BE a Christian and therefore BE a good example of how to love and respect others. You watch, someone will sense your strength and then compliment you on your love and respect for others and then ask you about your personal beliefs. At that time, you might say "I follow the teachings of Jesus", which omits the baggage listed above. Try it.

Answer 4

Be happy that you are a Christian. Personally, I figure if people get upset by the fact that I'm Christian - tough, that's their loss. It's all a matter of choice - if people want to know about Christ, I do my best to explain. If they decide that Christianity is not for them, that is entirely their choice. I do point out in a friendly way what they are losing, but I would never brow-beat anyone. I feel anguished and sad when someone turns Christ down. Why would someone turn down the precious gift of eternal life, I wonder? Go well, and God Bless!

Answer 5

I'm sorry you have experienced that. I think it is because of a few very outspoken intolerant "Christians" that this happens to good, loving Christians like yourself. People get a skewed view of religion because of the bad ones in the religious ranks. I suppose the good ones are not as "loud" so to speak.

I agree with you that religion is a beautiful thing, when practiced with purity of intent. Like absolutely anything, it can be abused. The abusers tend to give it a bad name.

Answer 6

You should only state your religion if it is relevant to the question. Many countries tend to have trouble separating church and state (that is, their political decisions are based on religious beliefs which are not held by all citizens). For example, in Australia and the USA, many rational, non-Christian adults are held to Christian values even though they, personally, may have chosen not to be Christian for their own, valid reasons.

For this reason, many people (non-Christians in particular) are wary of people who always state their religion when posing non-religious questions. It makes them wonder whether you have a hidden agenda to promote your religion, or whether you will favour responses from other Christians, because they are more likely to agree with your point of view.

Answer 7

I do the same and yes I get the same answers. Ignore them. I also find I get reported for strange things based on my Christianity. It seems that some on here would rather have us silent or gone. Keep posting and leave the anger and revenge to others.I do not understand why we are treated thus either. God bless and I love your posts.

Answer 8

Unfortunately people tend to generalize.

For example a friend of mine, when I told him I was a Sabbath observing Christian, told me the only other person he knew in that category told him he would burn in hell for not observing the Sabbath. So I had to get past the negative stereotype created by the bad example.

Answer 9

It sounds to me that what you practice is not strictly "religion". You may in fact have an actual relationship with the One True God, by way of Jesus Christ. On the other hand, religion, or denominational thinking, is mostly caught up with subverting and clouding (usually by mixing error with the truth) God's will. You may help yourself somewhat by not attaching labels to yourself on sites like this, because folks are much more concerned about their own opinions (which are based on what they think is true) than they are with God's opinion...mainly because they have no idea what God's opinion on a given matter is. For instance, the term Christian: Originally was a term used in the 1st century AD by folks who did not confess Jesus Christ as Lord, when referring to those believers who did. Those believers professed to have "Christ in them", as God's Word states is true for all who are "born again of the holy spirit". In other words, non-believers called the "believers", Christians, because they professed to have "Christ in" them. So Christian originally was Christ-In. True believers never used the term when referring to themselves as folks do today. I myself do not use the term to describe/label myself. In this day in time, it is surely devoid of any spiritual meaning concerning one's relationship with The One True God. God Bless

Answer 10

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