Is it even possible for nonchristians to argue with christians because christians differ so much in belief?

Question

Especially on yahoo answers... you get a few answers saying one thing, then you respond with another question asking about that response and then you get answers saying christians don't believe in that... then you ask about that belief, which you get people saying christians don't believe in that, that they believe in something else :S :S :S

ok, for those who don't like "argue" use "debate" there instead

Answer 1

The only way to handle it is to take them one at a time on an individual basis. And hope that they don't switch beliefs while you're pointing something out. I love it when someone says "but that isn't what I meant" and then the new description they give is the exact opposite of what they originally said. And then they come out what "I know what I worship, do you?"

Answer 2

Yes is very much possible... Paul the Christian was Saul a non-Christian......

A response could be of that moment, when you respond with another question the view changes even though you're asking about that response you get different people answer as myself, REMEMBER: you're not after changing your response you after getting answer....don't go to your next question until you get the answer to the first,,,,

Personally, I believe in God, I don't know when God is redirecting my thinking, molding or shaping my mind; I do not get too much to the left nor to the right if so than God cannot use me or who God so chooses to use(a non-Christian) to change my direction to Bless or Cruse me. In Job case he gave permission over to the devil therefore Job lifestyle was cruse but because he knew the same God give will take it away. It's not for me to say I believe or not; if it's not something I practice or was taught or learn then I say I'll pray about or if its God's intent the Holy Spirit through me will speak where I can bring understanding forth. But no Christian shall make you per si feel confused or worthy to enter into the Kingdom of God.

We have to be mindful God isn’t finished with us yet we are still on this side of Calvary and it's where we at when the Bride Groom come back will we be ready....

Answer 3

True Christians believe the Bible and practice what they believe from the Bible. Like loving your enemies and doing good to those who hate you, seeking the Peace of God in all our decisions, knowing that we are protected from all harm if we do as Jesus says "only believe." The thing is to be able to "only believe" you must have Faith and Faith comes from hearing the Word of God over and over again. It is impossible for an unbeliever or a so-called Christian to have any real Faith because they don't study and read the Bible. They cannot "only believe". It's like me - a stay-at-home mom deciding to discuss the gasses and the planets that make up the universe and what they were made from and discussing the sun, or how granite was formed and the components of gold or how and where is titanium found and made- with people who make it their business to know. Me? I've never studied those books so I just don't know. To pretend to know or even venture to pretend to know would be utter foolishness and I'd look like an idiot. But I have studied the Bible and that I do know. So non-Christian and Christian who don't read and study the Bible you have to study the book to be able to discuss Faith and what the Bible says. Otherwise it is simply foolishness to try to voice an opinion, if you haven't read the book. Faith is by the way, what you choose to believe when presented with different choices to choose from.

Answer 4

Depends on what you are arguing about. Remember that Christianity is not monolithic. There are liberals and conservatives. Catholics and Protestants. Reformed, Mainline, and Orthodox. Pre- Post- and anamillinialists, Calvinists and Armenians. A great variety of beliefs that spur a lot of debate even within the Christian community.

There are a few things that all Christians believe; deity of Christ, the Resurrection, accuracy of the Bible, and so on. These matters I think can be debated with non-believers easily and often are.

Answer 5

Yes it is possible to argue between the two. For let us look at the definition of argue:

ar‧gue – verb (used without object)
to present reasons for or against a thing; to contend in oral disagreement; dispute.

When we look at the breakdown of the word, we can see that arguing deals with having two opposing views attempting to prove one is right over the other. So therefore, very much so...believers and non-beleivers can argue. Even if it is going in circles and getting nowhere; that is still an argument.

Now the question is...ought there be arguments; especially concerning areas of belief? In my honest opinion, no. I am not here to argue, I am here to answer questions, have fun, ask some questions, and state the truth to the best of my knowledge at all times; I am also here to grow and learn, because I do not know everything and I will make mistakes. If people have a problem with that, that is thier problem...not mine. If people want to argue, they will have to do such with themselves; for I will not engage in petty, childlike behavior; especially over beleifs.

Answer 6

arguing belief is like trying to nail jello to the wall. any given group of Christians will never believe the exact same thing. you don't have a solid start for the argument so there will never be a solution or end that both can agree on.

Answer 7

Here's the thing...

Religion screws everything up by trying to have a set rules of beliefs for everyone to follow. I think people should have their own personal views and beliefs about their faith. It shouldn't be a mass production, it should be a personal spirituality and connection.

People can't answer questions based on a single religion because they all believe different things within the exact same religion. It's bascially typecasting, but that's what happens when you follow a mass based group.

Answer 8

OK here is the deal: It all depends on what you mean by "argue". If you mean using the arsenal of logic reason and intellectual endevors in general then it is not ever possible to argue about things that are based on faith(like religion for instance). If by "argue " you mean trying to persuade the other that you are right and he/she is wrong by exchanging empty words and relying on stubborness then it depens on whos got more time to argue and a greater desire to win the argument.

Answer 9

The problem with trying to argue with Christians is that they have closed minds. They think the Bible is meant to be swallowed whole and is literally absolutely true and correct. They therefore start any discussion from the viewpoint that they cannot possibly be wrong!!!

Answer 10

I'd say that it is possible for people of various religions to debate together in a reasonable fashion, IF no one tries to push their points but allows everyone to make their point while listening to what is being said with polite attitude of respect.

An argument is sadly more often the case though as you have already mentioned. As a whole, we all have a way to go before we can logically, rationally, and intelligently learn to interact on complex issues.