Even though not following what some people are following, should that be a problem when a church ( a small caring church) needs voluntary help to perform a needed social function?.
Conversely would the same response be expected for someone following a religion who wants to help out an atheist group who do equally socially responsible things ?.
2006-10-30 01:34:50 · 39 answers · asked by Jon H 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have helped to rebuild a storm damaged church in my neighborhood. No one knew I was an atheist so no one objected. I helped because it was only blocks from my house and I knew good people who went there. They needed volunteers to clean up and such and I saw the sign on my way home from work.
I admit I don't go out of my way to help churches, plenty of other people need help more. I tend to be more hands on and go directly to the people who are hurting rather than through an intermediary.
2006-10-30 09:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by catalamity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John I think we are all responsible for each other actually, no matter who we are. How ever this question obviously goes much deeper than this and may include someone being hurt. I don't think pat answers in any chat room are going to help unless the circumstances of the situation are made clear. I hope you do find an answer. There are all sorts of questions that spring to my mind coming from this question.
It looks from the responses that this is provoking some sort of them and us debate. I hate the use of the words, some others and them because we in fact are us.
2006-10-30 02:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by : 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper answer would be, if you are living the Christian life, then no, despising someone is no a part of Christian teaching, it is unfortunately, a part of human nature. Conversely, without the guidance of the Christian faith, you would be free to despise anyone who disagrees with you. The problem with the first part is that sometimes human nature overcomes our Christian faith. An important point to remember is that just because a person tries to live the Christian life style, they are still human and make human mistakes and human misjudgments. The Christian church is not a country club for saints, it's a hospital for sinners.
2006-10-30 01:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by hikerboy3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not despised, no. But I would NEVER in my life spend a second helping in a church. I think social work is very important, but NOT in church. That's usually co-opted for the benefit of a church I am most definitely not interested in favouring.
2006-10-30 01:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From an atheist point of view I can't see any reason to despise someone for helping out at a church.
2006-10-30 01:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by undir 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Who is doing the despising? The Christians should despise no-one. Atheists? Well, if the questions in this forum are representative I need say no more on that subject.
2006-10-30 03:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by waycyber 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All christians were aetheists once. No one is born a believer. The same is true of other religions. A christian has no right to despise anyone, unless the person takes some purverse pleasure in Evil, and harming others.
2006-10-30 01:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by waterborn69 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
of course not
why should they be despised???
I highly doubt the church or church goers would despise them for helping out! I know I wouldn't!
and everyone should be helpful to others not just themselves and people like them. It's like saying I only help white people because i am white. It's stupid.
2006-10-30 01:37:21 · answer #8 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. As an atheist, i don't have something to worship. the objective of a church is to worship God and Jesus Christ. i've got self belief the total which potential of worship is against my nature besides, so no, i does no longer attend this church (cheesy besides).
2016-10-03 02:36:07 · answer #9 · answered by huenke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. What better way for Christians to behave than that.
What a silly question.
Was this a serious question, or a test-run for an argument of some kind?
Sash.
2006-10-30 02:29:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋