Im not talking about all christians on this site, some are actually nice and are respectful, but I dislike those who dont have any respect for others beliefs so they feel the need to bible bash and pound their religious beliefs into others because they dont believe the same way. I think this is one of many reasons why I am very turned off to the christian religion... I grew up in a christian environment, went to many different churches and have seen way to many hypocrites and close minded individuals. If you wanted to inform others about your religion thats fine but when they sit there and judge you and belittle you, I feel as though they are just hypocrites themselves. Even the bible says to not judge others because thats not up to you thats up to your god!!! I think it would be possible for all of us to get along more if there wasnt more people trying to force religion on others and saying derrogatory judgemental things while trying to proove their points. Wouldnt you agree?
2006-10-27 18:08:00 · 18 answers · asked by beautifullybroken 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
im agnostic so I dont have the same belief structure, yes I am judging, but trying to proove a point I just want everyone to get along nothing wrong with that... and just wanted to point a few things out, I have nothing against christians or atheists or any other religion for that matter, just those who choose to be bad examples by insulting and or degrading other participants for their own beliefs. Its wrong and mean spirited to do this. I dont care how many thumbs down I get for the question I just am trying to make yahoo answers a better place and Im hoping others will take notice. I suppose some of them dont know they are judging and doing these things so I brung it up to also proove a point
2006-10-27 18:19:51 · update #1
I also agree with the statement about "some of the atheists" degrading others as well, I think there is a healthy way to debate without demeaning others
2006-10-27 18:25:34 · update #2
Dear Beautiful,
You said it so well. I am a Christian and dislike the following also:
1. Cramming religion down others throats
2. Lack of respect for others beliefs
3. Bible bashing
4. Pounding religious beliefs into others
5. Hypocrites
6. Closed-minded individuals
7. Judging of others
8. Belittling of others
9. Forcing religion on others
10. Speaking derrogatory judgemental things to prove points
I'm sorry this has been your experience. I feel the same: yet, as imperfect and utterly disgusting His followers may be, He is not. In fact, He has told His followers,
"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. "(Matt 5:48)
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; (I Pet 1:15)
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. (I Pet 1:16)
Yet, because we are young or spend little time with Him, we reflect ourselves rather than becoming a reflection of Him.
I think you know that Peter, the Lord's disciple, cut off the ear of the high priest's servent thinking he was defending the Lord. Jesus did not agree with this action. See how He helped Peter:
John 18:10-11
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
11Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
If you read the New Testement, it is one example after another of the Lord correcting, infusing His believers in their walk with Him. He said to them,
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
The Lord suffered much with His followers. Some denied Him, some rebuked Him, some followed Him afar off. Yet, He paid the ultimate sacrifice for such unworthy souls in that He laid down His life for those so undeserving.
The situation is the same today and will be until He comes. What should we do? I encourage you to look away from all that offends, not that you don't have a legitmate claim, but in order that you might experience and taste the great love of God for yourself. To the Lord, you are truly Beautiful.
2006-10-27 18:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question! I libve ina city with 8 million people and I don't think anything is crammed down anyone's throat. I think this mentality is derived from people who watch a lot of TV or are trapped in relationships with very few people. If you sit and watch the TV all day, depending on what you watch you can make the argument that "bikini girls", "sports", "The Iraq war", "Paris Hilton", etc are 'rammed down your throats'. These are the same people that need to get off the couvch and jog in the park. I don't think anyone will be chasing them with a bible if they do that. However, in today's society, to suggest someone read the bible to get over depression is a bit off topic. What you should do, as a good Christian is to invite them to a function that just so happens to be sponsored or related to your church. From there your friend might meet people who can help them. Depression is a serious medical condition and reading the bible or a church function might not be the answer. A good Christian, or heck a good anybody, would try to help find the causes, be there to listen and suggest they see a doctor, Peace, Billy!
2016-05-22 02:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a working hypothesis. Is it possible that the people who insist on the absolute, cover-to-cover, word-for-word literalness of the Bible, the absolute certainty of heaven or hell depending on a profession of faith, and the absolute necessity of coverting non-believers for their own good, are extremely insecure? It so often seems that they can't handle the slightest uncertainty for fear that the whole thing will come crashing down and they'll lose all self-control.
I believe many have sincere regard for the wellbeing, as they define it, of others, but that intensity they show just seems so overwrought. And it would fit with their sense of persecution. Their certainty would convince them that every rational person should believe as they do. Anyone who disagreed would be a threat to their certainty.
Just an opinion.
2006-10-27 19:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. Force feeding food or religious beliefs is not a good idea. When a child is hungry, it will come for the food, and when the inner being is hungry, it will seek the truth and find it, even if a few dead ends are encountered. I think mankind should be more tolerant and shine the light on the prize rather than yanking the head to look. Human will is blind and stubborn.
2006-10-27 18:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't honestly consider those sorts of people true Christians. They are not following God's word. I absolutely understand why you are turned off by Christianity. I just recently accepted God into my life and think it's wonderful but I won't force it on anyone else. I'm a lesbian. I know plenty of so called Christians would call me a sinner and bash me and say I'm going to hell. That's not the Christian way. God made me gay and I'm still just as a good a Christian as the next person regardless of my sexual orientation. Hate is not part of being a Christian. And God will do the judging. It doesn't matter who you are, you have no say over who goes to hell and who God supposedly "hates". People need to realize that.
2006-10-27 18:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by Polo Panda 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My concise answer is... It is because when we feel passionately about what we we believe in, we sometimes feel that we have to convince others of our position. When it comes to religion, I give info as I am prompted by the Holy Ghost, then let him do the rest of the work :)
Now for my soapbox ;) I am with you on the "cramming", but not necessarily in Answers, but in general. I am a Christian and a faithful member of my church, but growing up I had judgmental Christians (there's an oxymoron for you) telling me that I needed to belong to the one and only true church and that God did not love me because I had belonged to another faith. As a strong-willed and too proud young woman in an anti-religious family home, I was so turned off by that. Looking back 10 yrs I am glad that I was strong willed enough to think, pray, study and choose for myself. I am now a very grateful member of that same church. I have really learned that the members of the church/Christians are not perfect, but the gospel of Christ is. I can def. see your frustration.
I am now going to answer with a question of my own: Why do to people who think Christianity is false bash those of us who do and say such awful things? Goes both ways, ya know.
2006-10-27 18:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by my2cents 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is so true
I'm not allowed to read Harry Potter because it is OCCULT
and then I'm not allowed to be playing dungeons and dragons because its OCCULT
I'm not allowed to read lord of the rings
do yoga because they are apparenly all forms of occult
its so stupid and retarded
I can understand the yoga part but anything else I mean stop controlling my life I'm not a piece of clay that you can mold into something pretty and perfect!!
I feel that the religious people often don't like me because my parents aren't christian
there's this girl in my church that is a total female dog and just practically a pain
what I hate most is their parents telling my parents how stupid and dumb i am. I'm not stupid
I'm good at history not science
I'm good at english and literature not math
I'm good at designing not art
all of this stuff means nothing because it is not the stuff they like people to be good at
Once when I was little this guy asked my dad what profession he was and expecting that it was a low proffesion when it was in fact very high he got angry and stormed away
I also hate the fact that they are very VERY narrow minded
2006-10-28 13:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with trying to be heard over the massive roar of the atheists proclaiming that Christians are stupid because they have faith in what they do not see. Now some Christians would yell anyway simply because no one bothered to tell them that you can talk about religion rationally and you do not have to bash anyone over the head with the bible. It is embarrasing to those of us who do not cram our religion when we see others doing so. It belittles our faith and sets a bad example for those who might otherwise have been willing to hear more and perhaps learn more. And the atheists who are yelling so loudly about our stupidity probably embarrass their more tolerant brothers who live and let live.
2006-10-27 18:21:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Beautifully broken,
I apologize on behalf of my fellow brothers and sisters who have offended you. That is not Christ-like behavior. I'm sure their intentions were pure as we are called to preach the gospel to all people. Some just don't realize that once that's done it's up to God from that point on.
I too grew up in church and there were a lot of teachings that made me feel unloved and unworthy. But beyond that was the simple grain of truth that God is love. And that He loved me enough to send His Son to die for me that I might be saved. Searching my own soul that is the truth I chose to cling to even though some of the other teachings, however sincere, are not always 100% accurate.
No one religion can claim to be 100% right on everything. That is why the Bible tells us we must "work out our own salvation with fear & trembling" If you truly seek truth you will find Him.
Philippians 2:12 (King James Version)
12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Praying for you to find what you seek. Peace be unto you!
2006-10-27 18:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't disagree with you; however you are judging these people so doesn't that make you a hypocrite too? And I'm judging you so I'm a hypocrite. Jeez what a viscous cycle.
My opinion, just ignore what you don't like to read or hear and the world will be a happier place.
2006-10-27 18:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by binga_4980 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋