Historians put the number of those killed and executed by Christian churches at between 2 and 15 million; mostly Jews, witches/pagans, and Muslims. Do Christians retain this murderous nature? If not, why not?
2006-09-28 06:48:41 · 18 answers · asked by Spookshow Baby 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thankfully christianity doesn't control the state anymore. otherwise yes, there probably would be just as much of this going on.
2006-09-28 06:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Humans are sinners.
All races, religions, and cultures are guilty of the same.
I cannot attest to the numbers you have given. I do see the hatred you hold because of these. However, there is the flip side of this coin which you are purposfully avoiding. This is the charities, education, and social structure that Christianity has contributed.
Since the begging of the Church, she tried to separate "Chruch & State" (Compact History of the Catholic Church by Alan Shrek). However, history didn't allow this. So, it is impossible to separate which of the incidents are hostatlities from the state or the church. Since the French Revolution, the Church has done well in separating from the state (governments) and we've seen some of the most Holy Popes emerge.
One of these is his Holiness, Pope John Paul II (we love you). This Pope has issued over 100 appologies to groups for many of the actions. I invite you to read and please accept the applogies.
Since all humans retain sinful natures (including murder), we all will continue to be tempted by these sins. More often than not, sin fuels itself with its lust for the sin ... in your example, murder is the sin. Currently, this sin appears to be burning in the muslim communites. We've seen the fuel added causing riots and the murdering of a nun who helped poor muslims.
I pray that all of the desires to sin are abolished, and we can peacefuly carry out God's word. Yeah, I do belive if we humans acheived this God will be happy.
2006-09-28 14:04:52 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Which inquisiton are you talking about, hmmmm? There were four, two santioned by the RC church and two not. THe Spanish Inquistion, which I"ve noticed non-christians like to point out as the example of all christians, was not (want me to repeat that, NOT) santioned by the RC church. IT was, instead, started by the spanish king. WHen the RC church heard about this (in a time before phones and computers, so communication was slow) they immediatly went to stop it and the corrupt priests who had gotten out of hand.
And which witch trials are you talking about? The ones in England where they burned heterics (a lot of them christians who just didn't seem to fit in) or the Salam witch trials (again, all christian victims).
You ask if we continue our murderous nature? Obviously not. You have no modern examples.
2006-09-28 14:02:32 · answer #3 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is very interesting to me that many people have answered your question by saying that the deaths were done by man and not the religion. And then in the same group you have someone blaming deaths on Islam (the religion) and not man.
I wish that people would not judge religions based solely on the fanatics. Islam, Judaism and Christianity preach such good things. It's man that misconstrues the message or uses the religion as a defense for murder.
2006-09-28 13:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by msbedouin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have entered the Spiritual Age and the seven Laws of the Universe and the seven Divine Laws were announced on the 20th February 2006. The world is changing, and the process of change is accelerating.
You may read the laws and what is predicted for humanity in "Rational Spirituality" on the Dhaxem website.
2006-09-28 14:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As I recall, executions were carried out by the state, not the church. Maybe you need to read a more competent class of historians if that distinction slipped by your notice.
2006-09-28 13:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was never the nature of a Christian, but it was the said-faith of those who wanted to be thought of as believers that led to this. Christianity is presented as a choice, but when those in power are Christians (or at least look like it,) their underlings that aren't still want to make it look like they are, so they do evil trying to make it sound good.
In other words, that's politics, not religion.
2006-09-28 13:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sifu Shaun 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was not Christian Churches that carried out these atrocities. It was the Roman Catholic church, directed by a man and his rules under which these things were done.
Intent does not excuse the sin!
2006-09-28 13:53:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not their fault. They just have a bad role model. Steve Wells, owner of http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com estimates the following number of killings in the Bible...
Killings
God 2,270,365+
Satan 10
Not just Yahweh being a bad role model is to blame though. Jesus' own words led to the deaths of many.
John 15:6 - If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
2006-09-28 13:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by AiW 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They sure do!!!!! Ask Pat Robertson, who called for the assassination of President Chavez and told PM Olmert that he hoped he'd catch Hayaniah (spelling?) to get rid of him. They still think they are ''holier than thou'' and are out for blood.
2006-09-28 13:55:09 · answer #10 · answered by Shossi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People perish from lack of knowledge. It's not spiritual knowledge that is good or bad. But what the individual does with the knowledge.
Wicked people use knowledge to control others.
Righteous people use knowledge to gain SELF-CONTROL.
SPOOKSHOW!
2006-09-28 13:54:08 · answer #11 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋