for example, i made a few jokes, and the christian guy accuses me of being cruel and that it "shows"
yet most people like me and are my friend, or are indifferent to me,
i offer that woman friendship cause she gets made fun of by so many people, she doesnt deserve it
and what happens, im told no
that has nothing to do with being christian or atheist,
its called the individuals in these cases are just unbelieveable
to they who said jim darwin is an honorable man, that says it all,
a sincere hi how are you lets talk and and olive branch,
wow i wish you christians would give me that courtesy just "once"
2006-10-07 03:31:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When your children are young, you give them encouragement and belief in themselves.
Christians encourage their children and put the fear & belief of god into them.
2006-10-07 08:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by peppermint_paddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've covered numerous points here. I hear your heart. It sounds like you have good intentions but can be a bit foolish out of simply not knowing - or maybe some not caring. Either way, Love is our calling and it does happen to be directly related to Jesus Christ, the manifestation of love. Christians above all should walk in love. Unfortunately, many of us Christians are simply redeemed sinners who are as imperfect as the next guy. God will work in our hearts and gradually teach us His ways - which is love, but sadly you might run into those who are brand new and babies in their faith. Then there are non-Christians who walk in love pretty well but don't know God personally and have never been redeemed for their sins - no matter how minor a sinner they may be. They are likely to be very courteous despite being an atheist. They are nice but aren't Heaven bound because only the redeemed sinners can enter.
It appears your desire is for camaraderie and that shows some good qualities are within you. You obviously desire for people to treat each other well even though you may offend others unintentionally. This is all good. But this shouldn't be your primary desire. Your biggest concern is where you'll spend eternity. If it's not the better of the two choices, you won't see an inkling of courtesy ever....for eternity. Everyone will be too busy dealing with the pains of hell.
2006-10-07 11:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Red Birds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On behalf of all christians - with or without their permission - i'm sorry for how some of us treat you. But just like you feel offended at how they treat you, they feel the same way when u make crude jokes or laugh at them. I read sumwhere that "to have friends, you have to be a friend." Just some good advice, do what u want others to do to you. If u want christians to be nice to you, try being nice to them. After all, no one likes what he/she seriously believes to be made fun of. Once again, i apologize for the seemingly rude and impolite behavior of some christians
2006-10-07 10:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by DEMO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't encountered a Christian who was courteous to you, I'm very sorry. Those kinds of people are NOT what Christianity is about. I'm a sincere Christian and my roommate is an atheist, and we've been courteous to each other from the beginning. Christianity is not about prejudice, it is about love. And I'm sorry if you've only experienced the former.
2006-10-07 10:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Atheist is a person who does not believe in God! Atheism does not have any one set of moral ideas!
Immorality can happen among any group of people, whether or not they follow a religion.
Religions usually say how people should behave in order to be happy together or to please God.
If you are doing good to others, good for you! But Jesus is the ultimate Saviour!
"Christianity is not a religion; it is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ."
2006-10-07 11:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Shaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A christian acceptes Jesus as their savior, repents of their sins, and obey God's laws, and are children of Him.. An atheist does none of those things and are the child of the devil.
John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
2006-10-07 10:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians - accept Jesus Christ as their savior (God)
Atheists - don't believe in God
Agnostics - maybe there is, maybe there isn't - not gonna waste my time trying to figure it out
all of this shouldn't matter at all when it comes to your friends, friends are friends no matter what
2006-10-07 10:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by blackratsnake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jim darwin is an honorable man???? What kind of standard you could use to say that...
Ahteist: Does not believe in God. Will not want to be with God after this life, and will not.
Did you ever see the movie Constantine?
2006-10-07 10:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chritians believe in Jesus Christ, and Atheists believe in themselves.
All humans can, and most do peform outward acts of goodness. These do not determine a belief in one god or another.
2006-10-07 10:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Jillibean 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of Christians and just one you. wouldn't it seem that it's possible, based on reading your last 40 questions that maybe the problems isn't with them?
2006-10-07 10:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by W0LF 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋