I have seen and heard to many people answer questions with "well I am a christian." Also I look at peoples profile on yahoo or myspace and i find things like "I a happily married christian with 3 kids" or one of the most memerable myspace's about me, "first thing you need to know about me is that I am completly in love with Jesus". I am seriouly like WTF, I never hear people say things like I am a satanist with 3 kinds, or happily married buddist.
2006-08-20 16:04:24 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By the way yahooers I was raised a christian, and by that I am not trying to say that christianity that identifies itself as a religion, but a general term that discribes someone who belives in Christ.
2006-08-20 16:19:34 · update #1
Also by the way its not that it bothers me its just that I am trying to understand where these people are coming from. I have met people of many other religions and I dont get "well Im a (put other religions name here)"
2006-08-20 16:21:20 · update #2
It's the sin of pride. The pride of belonging to a group of like minded people gives them a false sense of comfort and strength. It's a normal human attribute. I comes from the fact that we are pack animals and seek out groups to be a part of for our sense of security.
2006-08-20 16:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i've seen those who call themselves christian but not follow the rules and laws set down by the Bible. It is easier to say you are christian than to show that you are. I am christian but I try my best not to bring that up into conversations because it should have no determining factor in what I say but instead only how i say it. I have found that those that flaunt their religion are not confident in their beliefs nor in their own values. If it offends you, well, sorry to say that some people are not aware that their values and beliefs don't apply to everyone. I don't push my beliefs on others but do make a suggestion when specific moments arise (turmoil, deaths, births, etc) If for whatever reason I see the person I say this too seems disturbed or bothered, I don't mention it again. Unfortunately, not everyone understands. I will ask this though, please don't judge us all by the actions of a few. It was an interesting question to answer.
2006-08-20 23:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by vail2073 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if religion, morals, or belief systems are an important part of a discussion, if they're really a big part of a person's input or answer or whatever, then it makes sense that a person might preface his thoughts with where he's coming from.
However, for the most part, Mama taught me that if you have to tell people you're a Christian, it's because they'd never know it by your actions.
2006-08-20 23:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Gen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because being a Christian is part of who they are. I've seen people start off an answer with "I'm an Atheist". So what if a person identifies them-self by their belief. At least I know where they're coming from.
2006-08-20 23:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a complete way of life and not just a club membership. Some are very proud just like they are about being a mom or a firefighter or a student. Everyone expresses theme selves differently including their religion, why does this in particular bother you?
2006-08-20 23:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by undacovea 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it shouldnt really bother you. they are happy that way. they love declaring their love for Jesus, is all. it doesnt make them weird or anything.
if they say: "..well i am a Christisn.." it simply justifies whatever answer they are about to give you; meaning, they are about to answer you based on their beliefs.
posting "happily married Christian.." might only mean that they are shooing away ppl who are in the net looking for net relationships because they are already married. by saying that they are Christians witness to their being happy as Christians AND their non-interest in net relationships with ppl from other religion. it DOESNT mean that they shun friendship from non-Christians, either--
all these are MERE expressions. they shouldnt bother YOU. *smiles*
have an awesome day!
2006-08-20 23:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because when you have been freed of the burden of sin and guilt, and have the wonderful joy of the Lord you want others to know they can have it too.
It sure beats always complaining and criticizing everyone who else who isn't like you.
You certainly sound like a very bitter person, Carlos. Jesus came for people just like you. To give you peace and take away your anger, and restore you to serenity, and hloiness, and righteousness.
The choice is yours ...you can be a grump the rest of your life or you can have the Hapiness that comes with Jesus!
2006-08-20 23:17:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus says that if we deny him, he will not know us when we reach our judgement day.
Also, being a Christian is what defines us. We understand that this life is only temporary and that being a Christian is going to be what saves us in the next. We are grateful to Jesus, grateful to God for saving us.
2006-08-20 23:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by hopewriter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that is the great commission: To go out and spread the Word.
Think of it this way: If you learned something that was totally awesome and changed people's lives for the better -- that promised eternal life -- wouldn't you share it with everyone?
2006-08-20 23:13:24 · answer #9 · answered by what the heck? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lmao... can you imagine if all those christian pages changed to....
Well, I'm a happily married satanist, I have 3 miniions all out of wedlock, their father and I, you know the DEVIL, have been unhappily residing in hell, just looking for a chance to escape, maybe vacation in New Orleans etc..
2006-08-20 23:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋