I've been hitch-hiking for twenty years now and can count on one hand the amount of people who've shared their faith with me.
One time I stood in front of a church as the congregation was leaving and watched every car go by, what's up with that?
Sporting those fish symbol stickers on your bumpers as you go by really makes me wonder about the whole "Do unto others" thing.
2006-11-01 04:44:09 · 23 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dangerous for who, me or you of little faith?
2006-11-01 05:03:11 · update #1
I'll bet if Jesus was around today he would hitch-hike
2006-11-01 04:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
That is kind of pitiful. But its good that there have been a few who would share their faith. I don't know which church you were hanging out in front of, but if it had been my church, you wouldn't have waited long! The pastor himself probably would have taken you to the nearest restaurant for a quick bite to eat, his treat, before driving you wherever you needed to go. Seriously. I'm not bragging it up or trying to excuse other believers for behaving very unChrist-like, but he's not a Super-Pastor, he just lives by the golden rule and expects his congregation to follow his example. Because his example is a great one.
My husband has told me not to pick up hitchhikers if I am alone in the car. Im a small woman, and kind of a huge wimp, so I wouldn't be able to protect myself if the hitchhiker turned out to be a bad person. But my husband picks them up a lot, and he has hitchhiked before, so he feels a lot of compassion for them. But he is also trying to make sure I stay safe, as well. :-)
2006-11-01 12:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
See, that's the double edged sword of Christianity.
The Atheists make fun of us and call us stupid. Then we get criticized for not picking up hitch-hikers. While the average secular joe is considered smart for not picking up hitch-hikers.
You can never tell which street people suffer from mental illness. We don't have large facilities any more to deal with them all. When Danvers closed down they dumped some 2000 insane people on the streets.
Imagine picking up someone who'd killed their family in a fit of psychosis and was then dumped on the street because there was no longer any room for them in the mental hospital.
2006-11-01 12:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Man I can totally relate. When I was a teenage I found myself homeless and living on the street. All (yes, I do mean all) my Christian friends were no longer allowed to speak with me.Their parents didn't want them to be tainted. I don't know if opening up to me about their God would have made a difference but just having someone show a little compassion at that time sure would have.
Love & Light
Sharon
One Planet = One People
2006-11-01 13:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Soul 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure it is strictly a Christian thing or not. I am a Christian, and I do not generally pick up hitchhikers. I have had some very bad experiences in earlier years, and it has gotten where you can't trust your judgment any more about lurking danger. I have given rides however to stranded motorists, and my heart goes out to hitchhikers in true need. The facts are that I feel that it is prudent to be safety conscious about picking up strangers.
2006-11-01 12:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Doug R 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In my experience Christians total probably 50% of all rides, ****'s are about 25%, and somewhat normal people are about 25%. That's also about 25 years experience also. I actually met my X-wife hitch-hiking, had 4 kids with her!
2006-11-01 12:54:13 · answer #6 · answered by punk bitch piece of shit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loki, I too, have hitchhiked off and on for over 20 years. Sometimes due to no vehicle, sometimes due to no gas, other times, broke down. I did this in the USA & Europe. The short answer is, it is a different world than it was 20 years ago. And we need to be cautious for our own safety and that of our families. I remeber times when I was picked up I did not feel safe. Just because you have been disappointed by Christians does not mean God does not care about you. Drop me a line.
2006-11-01 12:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by higherground_pastor 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I didn't know that they didn't i have hitch-hiked across the country several times in my younger days and i thanked God every time i received a ride and many times have wondered if these people were really angels
2006-11-01 12:50:41 · answer #8 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bad experiences may have something to do with it. dad picked up a hitch - hiker once and the guy set the car on fire. after that no more riders.
2006-11-01 12:50:50 · answer #9 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
TO MAX MARIE
I know several people with mental illnesses. Your comment insinuating these people are always more dangerous than their "sane" counterparts is very offensive and stems from ignorance. People with mental illness are people who are trying to live life the best they can with challenges you can only imagine.
You make yourself sound like an uneducated bigot.
2006-11-01 12:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by the guru 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sry, my dad has picked up a hitch-hiker and shared his faith.
I wouldn't only because it's dangerous. You can't trust very many people anymore.
2006-11-01 12:46:40 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋