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2006-08-31 20:02:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I could easily commit a crime and do it in your name.
For the most part I dont think that many atrocities that are done in Jesus' name are truly christians.
However there are many things that have not been revealed to us by the Father, most of which is because we would not understand. Our Lord is a Holy God.
2006-08-31 22:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
So many atrocities have been done over the past 2000+ years "in the name of Christ" that one must examine the root cause of these acts. Some were done based on superstitions people had at the time, some by religious acts that started when the "faith" part of Christianity was mixed with paganism, while others were committed based on ethnic and(or) racial misconceptions. However, if you were turned off by these "atrocities" .... truth is you should NOT be let that be a reason NOT to seek a relationship with Christ. No matter what anyone told you Christianity is an act of FAITH and NOT a religion! For it says in John 5:39...
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Hope this helps!
2006-09-01 03:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by KREAL1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No religion is right. In fact the series of books I've been reading takes an aspect that the deities that religions look up to all exist. Fictional, but nobody can dismiss it for sure.
The crimes committed under the banner of christianity reflect on christianity, plain and simple. And Christianity (Judaism and Islamic as well) is amongst the religions being the most intolerable of other religions, even subsects within it's own domain!
If you look at what remains of the pagan religions that Christianity obliterated, what is it considered? Mythology. Myth. Legend. Fantasy. Fiction. What is Christianity (and the other two) touted as? Truth. The hard story. This double standard is one amongst many glaring flaws in the realm of religion.
Personally, I see pretty much all organized religion as a means of escapism, and a clear attempt to devalue the capabilities of human beings. Why rely on a fairy tale for support in your life to make up for inadequate coping skills? Strength should come from within, not from an imaginary concept. Therefore, it's safe to say that the God lies within. Sadly, this is a fact that only a small minority will come to realize. Furthermore, the current mainstream religions are just as much a political force as they are an institution dealing with mythology, and they've been that way for quite some time.
In closing, ponder these:
"Reluctant messiah, show us the way
Don't let us down, we have no one left
Your unwillingness to prove, what we believe
The signs you won't leave, we still seem to find
Such distance between us, but we know you are here
We feel your presence, it guides us along
But why won't you answer or send us some hope
We'll just keep searching for what we know is there
Why has our day not yet come
We've sacrificed our fathers and sons
We spill blood but shed not a tear
Our anger grows, but so does our fear
Speak to us...
What have we done wrong
We just wanted to believe
In something larger than life itself
Speak to us...
Let us know your voice
We just want you to see
Our faith is true
We just want you to see
Our faith is true
What more can we do...
He must feel our devotion
Will he know the righteous from the fallen...
Will he know we're the first in line
Save us from our fate...
Save us from our faith"
If you don't find a shred of validity in that, you're blinded by ignorance.
2006-09-01 05:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by emanmetal911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What baffles the C R A P out of a lot of People is why can't Christians practice their Religion without hating those of us who choose not to take Jesus as our personal savior. Why must Christians taunt the rest of us with visions of H e l l and denounce non-Christians as scum unworthy of respect or even the right to live? Why can't Christians accept that others might not want or need a personal Jesus?
PS - - - arguably a majority of atrocities have been committed in the name of 'GOD' not Jesus though Christians often use the Term GOD TO mean Jesus which truly confuses the issue. Christians cannot accept that non-Christians have firm strong belief in GOD - - - because that GOD is the original as found in The True Testements of The Bible, or the God or Allah of Muslim Faith - - - or God or Gods or Goddess or Pagan & Wiccan Faith. Augh - - - enough,
2006-09-01 03:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian. I have thought about it. It happens in most "religions". It also happens outside of "religions". Just because people say in Jesus's name, or because God told me to does not make it true. I've learned to look at what people are saying and compare it to what I know about Jesus....if it conflicts with His message of Truth...It is wrong and they just needed some sort of excuse.I have no misconceptions...I know about the atrocities you are talking about and there is no excuse for them...and those peopl will receive their "reward" in full. Please do not let sins of people...which we all are, and we all have sins.....deter you from taking a closer look at the message of Jesus.
Just a thought...read Mathew. I like it a lot, and it has given me alot of things to think about.
good question.
2006-09-01 03:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by justthinkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here and now,
If only they knew Jesus that way I know Jesus. You know what? Sometimes I think about that, if they knew Him the way I do, I'd be jealous of them! I'm troubled when some get something from God that I didn't get, like Jacob's jealousy for Esau's birthright.
I noticed that you had Ezekiel 3:16 on your Q&A page. In verse 1 Ezekiel got a scroll to eat. John got a book to eat. I want one of those! lol
2006-09-01 03:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone has the right to believe what they want to believe.
However, the most dangerous thing in the world is someone who thinks they have God in their pocket.
Religion is based on anything except common sense. The whole reason it is there in the first place is because it is used to answer questions that we just don't have any other answers for.
However, religion is the only thing in the world that makes people who aren't evil do evil things.
2006-09-01 03:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by shoby_shoby2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Off course- who said Chritianity is right? Jesus was an enlightened soul but that doesnt make his followers any good. Every person has to introspect and develop his own inner conscience - only then he can see God- not just by becoming a Christian
2006-09-01 03:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Mash 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The definition of a Christian is "one who acts like Christ" "one who follows Christ." Christ never waged wars. He didn't even fight back when he was impaled. Therefore, it is not Christianity that is at fault, but those who claim to be part of Christianity when they are anything but Christian. We can not blame Jesus Christ for the sins of man - he doesn't ask us to fight wars in his name. Imperfect man is at fault and those who fight by the sword will "die by the sword." In other words, everyone gets theirs in the end. Also, remember that Christ said many would be calling to him, claiming to be of his flock & his response will be "I never knew you." Obviously, actions speak louder than words & those committing such atrocities are SCREAMING loud and clear that they aren't REALLY Christian.
2006-09-01 03:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by fragglerockqueen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus' teachings are right. The atrocities committed in his name are not.
2006-09-01 03:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋