Most of the religions in the rest of the world cannot be bothered to go around converting people. They don't descibes pictures of eternal damnation to scare the population into joining them. Why does the christians hold on so tightly to their beliefs? Can't they open their minds to concepts thats foreign to their bringing up. As to 'saving' the heathens, can't they accept that they do not want to be saved by God???
2006-11-01 20:23:32 · 15 answers · asked by Dumbguy 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians are not entirely alone, but i get your point. Unfortunately, many other millions of people got the point too - the point of a sword weilded by a Pope commanded soldier. The christians murdered millions of people in an effort to "convert" them.
IMO they would not have had to do that if the message they were trying to spread was in fact a pure thing.
Going on the defensive is the christians way of saying, "My religion is too weak to stand up to scrutiny, so if I keep you off balance by attacking yours all the time, you won't have the opportunity to look closely at mine."
2006-11-01 20:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who was Jesus Christ? Was He just another religious teacher who thought He had some new spiritual insights to share? Or was He more than this? The Bible's answer is clear: Jesus Christ was unique, because He alone was God in human flesh. The Bible puts it this way: "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us" (John 1:14). This sets Jesus apart from every other religious teacher in history.
Why is this important? The reason is because only a divine Savior could save us from our sins and offer us the gift of eternal life. Our greatest need is forgiveness, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). And that is what Christ offers us, for He died on the cross to pay the full penalty for our sins.
Christ's command has never been withdrawn: "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation" (Mark 16:15). If you have never asked Christ to come into your life, do so today. Then thank God for those He has sent to tell others about Christ—and ask Him to make you a missionary to those around you.
2006-11-02 05:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm a Christian and I was told that the reason why Christian Religion (as well as all other beliefs) denounce other beliefs is because you can't have an open mind or else you would die, so thats why emotionly we do that. The reason why we "proclaim" our faith is because God gave us so many things we take for granted, like a life and a World to live in and whether we could praise God or any other Faith, and everything around us plus so many more.
2006-11-02 04:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by sov_flanker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you really know what you are talking about. All religions have very graphic pictures of hell. In fact, hell in the bible is very mild. I was brought up in a Buddhist environment in Singapore and there is even a very famous theme park which depicts all sorts of torture in hell. Getting sawed up. Having a large cockscrew through your head. Boiling you in oil. Having worms eating you up from inside...
On the other hand, hell is just constantly described as a place of eternal burning, that's all.
Also believers of all religions hold on very tightly to their beliefs. Singapore is a multi-racial ad multi-religious country and I should know how tightly everyone holds on to their beliefs and surprise surprise, they are as active about converting others as much as Christians.
I was born a Buddhist and I held on very tightly to it. I am glad that someone bothered to tell me about Jesus Christ and as a result, my whole family is now Christians.
At that time, I was probably experiencing the same irritation as you now. But now, I can only feel grateful to those who were instrumental in my conversion.
2006-11-02 04:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is why, chirstians want to spread the word of the real God. There is only one God. Let me tell you more. Accept Jesus as your savior and you will be saved. Saved from hell and be in heaven. Having an eternal life with God.
Satan is a deceiver. He was the first angel God created. But he chose to rebel against God. Satan, who name is also Lucifer, hated God's creation, which is, us, humans. So, he wanted us to suffer. He was the creator of buddhism, hindu, allas, etc. In those religions, they do not have a belief stating to believe in Jesus Chris. So, they'll go to hell.
Catholics believe that good people will go to heaven and bad people will go to hell. But christians believe that once you've sincerely accepted Jesus as your savior, you'll be saved. But it has to be what comes from the bottom of your heart by loving God, accepting God and accpeting Jesus as your savior. If it isn't real, you will still go to hell. Because Gods knows our thoughts and our heart.
Jesus said, "No one comes to the father, but through me..." "I am the way and the truth..."
Keep searching for the answers.
I love you and so does God. God bless you.
And by the way, I'm not a christian yet. I am still searching for answers.
2006-11-02 07:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by space 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are carefully brainwashed; and not the only religeon or group that tries to push their beliefs onto people , but its really about money becaus to belong to most churches you must sacrifice 10% of your salary so conversion to christianity is just another way to suck the money out of weak minded and lesser intelligent people; a good religeon is zen buhddism but thats up to you to discover.
2006-11-02 04:28:51 · answer #6 · answered by Audio Visual master 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it because of Matthew 28:19-20, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
2006-11-02 04:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by The Mask 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, someone whos not a sheep! (you know what i mean, right?) christians need to understand that they cant force their beliefs on everyone, and not everyone hates gay marriage and hillary clinton like they do. never blindly follow what they say when they try to scare you, theres too much of that these days! to all christians who will get p i s s e d when reading this: freedom of religion means ANY RELIGION!
2006-11-02 04:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by man_in_the_box2590 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a person were to see and experience first hand the horrors of hell, they would firstly never want to end up there in the first place ; they wouldn't even want their worst enemies to be condemned to such suffering and eternal misery.
While on earth, humans are given time to repent of their sins and earnestly try to follow Christ. The reason Christ came to earth in bodily form was so that he could offer Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world .
As fantastic as this may sound, a person can enter eternal joy and happiness by obeying only Christ and following His Word ; as recorded in the Bible.
For preachers , priests and religious leaders who are given the mission of instructing souls , there is a tremendous responsibility to spread the Word of Christ ( the Bible teaching) to persons of every race, tribe, region, country ; since if they fail to do so ; they would be burdened with the sin of not answering to their calling and Christ would hold them accountable for the many souls lost as a result of their failing to obey Christ.
Yet, there are many who inspite of hearing the Bible, or hearing about Jesus, still fail to express belief and prefer to turn a deaf ear to the preaching on Christ.
Satan tries to get a hold of all unbelieving souls..... because on judgment day,he will attempt to snatch all such souls from heaven to suffer with himself for eternity, tied in chains in hell, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth for ETERNITY.
Most unbelievers think first " WHAT IF ALL THIS IS NOT TRUE?"
But if you treasure your eternal soul and fear about where you will spend eternity, it is worthwhile to ponder on this and seek the truth.
Many sincere persons of different religions who have attempted to find the one true God, have been led to Christ.
A Christian takes it upon himself to warn others , lest others succumb to Satan's evil designs and lose out on the wonderful life God has planned for each one of us with Himself.
The fallen angels and Satan are not given a chance to repent, since Christ came to give man (sons of Adam) a chance to repent only.
2006-11-02 05:04:18 · answer #9 · answered by Carla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insecurity with their own beliefs.
Grammar lesson: When you are talking about more than one Christian, you use "do", not "does". No need to thank me, just noblesse oblige.
2006-11-02 04:28:16 · answer #10 · answered by =_= 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋