I have a relative that became a born again christian a few years ago. Before this she used to do things for and with her family, now she says she doesn't want to spend her time with those that do not want to be saved. She opens her home to convicts that have "found Jesus" (and who then rip her off) but she does not give the kids in the family christmas presents. (She says that they are "blessed enough") She doesn't associate even with her own parents anymore, because her new husband can't stand them and "a wife is supposed to follow her husband." Is that really how you people want everyone to behave? I think I prefer hell.... Not really, I guess, I don't know what I believe, but this bothers me.
2006-09-09 19:31:13 · 15 answers · asked by LoveChild 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If I wanted to make something up to slam Christians, I could do better than this... She just changed so drasticly...she used to be one of my favorite people to be with, and I thught she felt that way too... My feelings are hurt, I suppose.
2006-09-09 19:52:46 · update #1
I see this is a relative. I see you also did NOT mention this "church" she is going to.
I would say, this is not teaching of the KJV, that I know.
Any ADD-ON, version of the Bible, might lead to this behavior.
Good Q*
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2006-09-09 19:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is not indicative of all Chrisians. It really bothers me when someone who claims to be "born again" feels like they should talk to people who in there opinion "doesn't want to be saved." The God I beliee in loves everyone, and to me the fundamental part of Christainity is love, and that is not very loving. Jesus was a great person who associated and talked with anyone, because he loved them. Stuff like that bothers me too and I don't mean to be judgemental cause I don't know your relative, but...that seems to be a little extreme...and wrong. Sadly, I've known a lot of so called christains who use there religion more as a status symbol and a weapon that as a way of treating others better. Sorry this is so long. Take care.
2006-09-10 02:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by rolandofgileadiscool 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could be making this whole story up to slam on Christians. Or, if it is slightly to all true, then your relative doesn't understand the Gospel too very well. As for me, I'd just like to sing, " Born again, He really made a change in me. Born again, just like Jesus said. Born again, and all because of Calvary. I'm so glad, so glad I'm born again."
2006-09-10 02:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by raininmyshoe 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree airborne not all Christians act like this, unfortunately there are plenty of people who will include all in the equation.
I for one dislike that I'm am associated to other religions or organizations that have their own agendas,but I have to be included in the wrong they do..rather what I have to say to all is ...the world will never set a better example when it comes to serving God and how we should live before him..
When the world wants to include us i remind them...take your eyes off of man who fails ..and put them on one who never failed..Jesus...He never failed,.. his way was/ is perfect which means complete. I may not have the best way I know I have failed...but not a man will be able to stand with an excuse,,..because Jesus never failed....If you keep your eyes focused on him you will find like Jesus and Peter who walked on water that you will be able to walk with them on the water over your problems. God bless
2006-09-10 02:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by soldier612 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This woman isn't acting like any of the "born agains" I know. There is something drastically wrong here. God doesn't command us to abuse our family when we have a relationship with Him. Just the opposite is true, in fact.
Sounds like she got sucked into some ultra, ultra, ultra, conservative, works-based cult. I feel sorry for her and I really feel sorry for her family.
One of the Ten Commandments is to honor your father and mother. God does not approve of her treating her parents like she is. God does not say to treat your kids in a way that will turn them from God. Can imagine these poor kids thinking that God is a forgiving and loving father?
It's a horrible shame that she has fallen in with people like these but God does not require this kind of heartless legalism to be a follower of His.
If you can possibly do anything to help these poor children cope with their family I would heartily recommend that you do it. Even small kindness would be appreciated by them, I would imagine.
2006-09-10 03:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is out of balance and surely not indicative of what Jesus would have his followers be ultimately. Buit nevertheless, she is trying to do what is right and forgetting some of the essentials. Hopefully her fanaticism will lessen with maturity... give her time and prayer (if you believe in it). She is just exhibiting the signs of youthful excitement and exuberance with a touch of naiveness. The Lord should be able to guide her out of that in a year or two....
2006-09-10 02:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by skypiercer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah you poor wee thing, it hurts, doesn't it?
Sounds like she's been swept along in the tide of her husband's understanding of Scripture, which seems a bit suspect. The desire of God's heart is not for separation, but for reconcilliation. That was the reason Jesus came to Earth, to reconcile man to God.
So no, this is not what 'us people' believe in and it's not how we want others the behave :-) I feel for you my friend.
2006-09-10 02:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by His Best Girl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some Christians still have alot to learn..And I think the biggest lesson for us all is to learn how we are suppose to love according to the way that Jesus has taught us. Forgive her..she is not perfect, none of us are..and we all, believers and non-believers have still a ways to go..learning more and more everyday. If she allows Him, God can change the way that she thinks about some things...peace and blessings
2006-09-10 02:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by Judah's voice 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
LoveChild,
I think that you give it away that you think that this type of behavior is abnormal. You don't see anyone else doing it. So couldn't you chalk that up as being strange, an anomaly, and move on?
I think that you already knew that.
And leave them alone. It sounds like they are a bit screwy, but they care more about what God thinks than what anyone else thinks, and are helping people.
So please, just leave them alone.
2006-09-10 02:42:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the ten commandments is "thou shall honor thy mother and father". It seems like she is forgetting that. Another bedrock foundation of Christianty is the divine order to do unto others as you would have done unto yourself. Remind her of these two things and if she is truly a follower of Jesus she will mend her ways.
2006-09-10 02:37:30 · answer #10 · answered by Martin523 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋