I'm just curuois about what normal people think about my religion.
2006-11-02 06:34:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My southern Baptist brother serves as a deacon in his community. I have found people he worships and fellowships with to be quite personable.
2006-11-02 06:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by Epona Willow 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Chrissy.
Everyone has a right to develop his/her own religious beliefs, so keep up your study and your search for what is true and good.
I disagree with the Southern Baptist teachings/practice for many reasons.
I believe that the Southern Baptist leadership is too focused on monetary gain, it interprets the Bible in a questionable way in order to pick out what seems to fit doctrine while discarding the rest, and it seems to be political to the point of not being truly religious.
I disagree with their unqualified support for the state of Israel (every government must be assessed according to its actions), the blatant hostility towards Islam and Muslims, and its support for aggression, war, and invasion thus rejecting the teaching: "Blessed are the meek...Blessed are the peacemakers..." (see Matthew, chapter 5, NIV).
2006-11-02 15:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by HF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never met a Southern Baptist, I don't think there are any where I live. But the impression I have of them from the media, the Internet, etc. is that they are sincere believers but very conservative not just theologically but also politically. The word "fundamentalist" comes to mind (which to me has a negative connotation).
2006-11-02 16:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Purple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Roman Catholic. My experience with Southern Baptist people of faith is positive. They are earnest, kind, energetic, and faithful people, who are not shy in debating and discussing their love of Jesus Christ.
Occasionally, I have run into bigotry towards my belief, but usually when they understand that I love Jesus and know my bible, they are more accepting.
As a Catholic I wish all my Southern Baptist could be Roman Catholic with me! This is not a slam, but a sincere wish for unity for all Christian people.
God bless.
2006-11-02 14:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a little more Fanatic than Northern.We want a wet county for tax reasons and to keep the revenue in our county.Some of the Southern Baptists(CHURCHES) have gone to the trouble to put crash victims with wreck cars in front of their places of worship.The dry county signs,out number the wet signs,ten to one.
2006-11-02 14:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have an opinion on southern baptists. One southern baptist holds a special place in my heart actually.
2006-11-02 14:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by flashypsw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there are all types in any denomonation. But the Southern Baptists rep is ultra conservative, judgmental and even racist at times. I think any church who believes you have to go there to get into heaven is misled.
2006-11-02 14:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by 2shrrp4u 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying you aren't normal? I think Southern Baptists are awesome! They truly express themselves in worship. Nothing wrong with that...if you feel the presence of God, why not celebrate it!
I'm non-denomination, and proud to be a Christian.
2006-11-02 14:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by seeya 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From what I know, they believe in salvation. This is good. But I believe in the full gospel, (working of the Holy Spirit) such as healing.
2006-11-02 14:36:45 · answer #9 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are wound a bit tight but they love the Lord and are good Christians, (most of them anyway)... Jim
2006-11-02 15:02:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋