Is it okay to pretend to be an atheist to teach the religious a few badly needed lessons in humility?

Question

Christianity justifies being whipped (in the name of Christ). Christianity does not justify whipping others (in the name of Christ).

Too few Christians understand true humility.

Freedomnow: "let he who is without sin cast the first stone", "turn the other cheek", the parable of the tares (Sermon on the Mount), "cast the beam from your own eye", "wipe the sand from your feet", "judge not lest ye be judged", "render onto God that which is God's".

Not one word in Matthew, Mark, Luke or John that justifies assuming temporal authority over others.

Answer 1

I agree. I asked a question of Christians (and I am a Christian), and some of them jumped all over me! They were like, "Well, when you're saved, you'll understand." What kind of answer is THAT?! I had someone else tell me that they don't need to explain their faith to me.
It's funny. Whenever I see questions from atheists on here, I go ahead and answer them (if I feel like it)(and as long as their questions aren't TOO taunting)...but I do it politely. And I tell them if they have any more questions, to please contact me.
I'm very receptive to others' questions...I had many of them myself, and no one would answer me. I finally had to go and search for the answers alone. But I found them, after nearly ten years of searching...and I'm so glad I did!
ALL Christians should be able to defend their faith, with love, intelligence, and compassion. The Bible even SAYS that Christians are supposed to be able to. I guess some of the Christians on this site skipped that part, and are still hung up on the "gotta have faith" ideology. It's a shame.

Answer 2

If you're a believer, then I would advise against pretending to be an atheist. Why? Well, if you fail to pull it off, you may make some enemies; and if you succeed -- well, let's just say you don't want to convince yourself that the non-believers might actually be on to something.

And if you think Christians need to learn humility, maybe you should stop and listen to yourself first. Humility is a very difficult lesson to learn, and almost impossible to teach.

Answer 3

Is it right to lie? Is that what Jesus would do? I doubt it...There is other ways to learn humility...and some are hard. Yet, I find that they need to learn but I think it is God who will teach them. He taught me...and I wish now I was not so late in learning it...because was rebellious I lost a friend in my rebellion. Yet, I think all we can do is pray for them...since we're suppose to guide them gently back...though, sometimes more harsh treatment is needed...Has it really gotten that bad on here with them?

Answer 4

It looks as if you don't understand it either. Look at what you write!
Why don't you leave it to God to teach His children what they need to know? Why do you think you know what we need? We aren't all the same, and God works in us all according to what we individually need.
I can hardly believe your nerve. I would never go onto a site and write something like this, you must be a real fun person to be around.

Answer 5

Honesty is the best policy. Probably the best way to get through to a Christian on this topic would be to speak their language--quote the Bible! The Bible is pretty clear on the importance of humility.

Answer 6

This is correct what you have said, but Jesus also said "the church is not of stone and wood" too, so as (my interpretation) follow the leads of sinners. It was the Pharisees of Jesus time that sent him to Pilot to be fledged and then put up on the cross to be crucified. The Pharisees were the leaders of the church. Read Mathew over this it's clear, and you can go back to Ecclesiastes, and then reference Job...You will find that the message is the same testimony if you understand what Christ like really is.....Christ Like = Christian

Answer 7

AMEN brother!! I have tried to answer questions in here being objective ---not beating everyone up for how they believe. I think that is why many people look down upon Christianity --because of the "holier than thou" attitudes!

Answer 8

Absolutely.
God uses whoever to get a message across.
The problem is that we don't recognize that God is talking to us.
He uses any one He wishes.
He doesn't only use Christians, He uses children sometimes.
He used a witch one time to teach me something. It isn't only left to your own religion either.

Answer 9

Religion is "way of life" and is however you choose to live your life.

Religion is Law and Politics.

The atheist is as religious as the other guy, even as the alcoholic who chooses to worship alcohol as his God and alcoholism as his religion or way of life.

Problem is when you give partners to your God or worship others beside your God, or when you worship three Gods and insist that three equal one.

Got it?

Answer 10

Well, I have heard it said that sometimes you need to reach down into the cracks to snatch up the seeds that have been lost... so maybe it is OK, as long as you don't actually lie. As someone else said, play devil's advocate.

Answer 11

I really don't get your question. I'm a Christian, and you can call me dense if you want, but you need to be more specific. Can you give some scriptural support for your assertions?