Is wallowing in self-deprecation healthy?
Wouldn’t it be better to focus on how to improve ones self?
2006-10-24 06:29:12 · 23 answers · asked by The Chaos Within 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
christians believe that they are sinners because a book tells them that too and besides they think being losers and ignorant is going to get them into heaven when it is more likely to send them to hell where they belong anyways. if you ask me christianity is based on fear guilt and shame which are not mentaly healthy for anyone to be or do to them selves. they also are taught to hate them selves (some sects of christianity teach this) there are even those who think they go to heaven when they repent for crimes against mankind which isnt the case either. they are taught that all things outside the bible are evil and immoral when there own book is immoral
2006-10-24 06:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
I think it's a false notion that Christians celebrate being sinners. I think most Christians would celebrate the life of Jesus and the fact that he made it possible for all people to overcome sin. It's just a fact, in most religions, whether Christian or not, that we sin/injure others/go against some cosmic force. This is something they must overcome. In other words, for Christians they must improve themselves to be in line with the teachings of Jesus. I admittedly do not speak for all Christians, but wallowing or self-deprecation would be contrary to the Christian faith. If one believes in a loving God, such as one that would sacrifice his only Son for the sake of all humankind, how can one also believe God doesn't want us to be happy. I would say he does. If you are not happy, then you must realign yourself with your beliefs.
Lastly, I think the fact that Christians generally seek to become "Christ-like", or follow jesus' teachings, they are at the same time focusing on improving themselves.
2006-10-24 13:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christians aren't wallowing in self-deprecation. Christians believe that everyone is a sinner in need of God's grace. That means that everyone, even Christians, stands before God on jufgement day as a sinner who deserves hell. Christians also believe that because Jesus died to forgive our sins, God will not count our sins against us but will declare us righteous, even though we are sinners. The goal of Christianity is not self-improvement, it is to be forgiven sinners. Christians certainly strive to do better and to do what is pleasing to God, but we do not trust in those things. We only trust in the forgiveness of Jesus for eternal life.
2006-10-24 13:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sine Nomine 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who have done this, but for me I do not celebrate that I am a sinner. I celebrate the fact that I have been forgiven of my sins through the blood of Jesus my savior. And yes it is better to improve,but not you changing yourself because if ones self could have change things then ones self should have been change, instead ones self ask the same questions, does the same thing, and act the same way, so much for changing ones self. The only way to really change ( AND I MEAN CHANGE) is through God the father, God the son(Jesus), and God the Holy Spirt. Thank you Jesus Christ for my salvation.
2006-10-24 13:41:31 · answer #4 · answered by Shinobininja 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We do not celebrate the fact that we are sinners, but we do recognize that it is a part of our nature. In response, we do celebrate the fact that even though we are sinners and don't deserve God's love and mercy, He loves us and sent His Son to die for us on the cross. From this point, Christ gives us new life and the strength to be freed from our sinned nature. A growing Christian is an improving one. One who constantly burns the impurities (like anger, lust, greed, etc.) out.
2006-10-24 15:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't class it as a celebration or wallowing. They recognise they have sinned and do sin. And they show remorse for their shortcomings and do try and change. They are focusing on how to improve one's self.
That in my opinion (for what ever that is worth) is better than doing something wrong then trying to get the world to redefine what wrong is. How can you class that as self improvement.
2006-10-24 13:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by namsaev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible tells us "all" are sinners. I don't believe Christians are celebrating the fact they are sinners rather they are celebrating the fact they have been forgiven from their sins , past , present and future by their faith in the only one that can do that Jesus Christ the living Son of God. The Bible clearly states" for it is by grace you have been save through faith and not that of your selves, it is a gift of God lest any man should boast. "
2006-10-24 13:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by Steiner 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The word "Sin" actually come from the ancient Hebrew. When an archer misses his mark it is said that he sinned.
Now it has come to mean to do something bad or against God. The years have perverted what was once very helpful to the spiritual quest.
2006-10-24 13:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by gjm37 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am Unitarian, and we believe that being sinners is just how it is. Its like saying we are all air breathers. We try to focus on improving ourselves and the world, but it isn't that easy.
2006-10-24 13:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by Lady K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some do; most don't. We do focus on improving our selves just as you mentioned. It's not like we're proud to be sinners.
2006-10-24 13:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who can say that they haven't sinned? I believe it is better not to sin against humanity than to commit adultery or steal or murder, etc....
By trying to stay away from these things I am trying to improve myself. I choose to ask God's help in doing this.
True, Christian teaching says to live peaceably as best you can with others (paraphrasing)
2006-10-24 13:50:01 · answer #11 · answered by paulsamuel33 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋