But that is not ME. I have never done things in the of Christianity.
So does that still mean, we cannot be friends?
2006-11-04 06:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by Kerilyn 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nice question, perhaps if more people realized that making enemies is the opposite of seeking friends, our world would be less confrontational.
2006-11-04 06:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All Christians 'do things' in the name of Christianity....some of thse things might be good, but others can still be bad. So, let's say that there's a hypothetical Christian out there who is associated with some kind of mission to do something like 'heal the gay illness', or whatever the current catchphrase is. Even ifthey mean well, people are going to take offense to it. To me, this is 'doing something' in the name of Christianity, and I also think that it is wrong and harmful to label gays as sinnes just bcause they are gay. That being said, I don't even know you. There may be purely non-religious purposes I can find for not liking you, had I that opportunity. But no, not all people who dislke the whole of modern Christianity will refuse to be friends with Christians. I actually have a couple of good Catholic friends, and also a good Mormon friend. So, don't get paranoid! We're not all out to bite your wrists off, you know! If you're a spiritual person, then great! As long as you don't try to push you beliefs on people, you should get along fine. One of the problems with thatm though, is that Christianity assumes itself to be the 'correct' approach to God.....in the practical sense, a friendship between a Christian and a non-Christian will almost always have a slight undertone of 'holier-than-thou'.
2006-11-04 14:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We can not only be friends but the Word of God says we are brothers and sisters and I think that you are smart to not follow other people but to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
2006-11-04 14:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to examine your heart. You come across as being self righteous at times, and you are quick to point to your own moral superiority. You are known by your deeds and your words, perhaps you might measure them carefully and practice the grace you want others to possess.
2006-11-04 14:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by imaginary friend 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the way I personally feel about certain actions especially here we are responsible for our own individual actions and as such no one should ever be condemning an entire group for a few members actions, thoughts or deeds
2006-11-04 14:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
of course we can
i have many Christian friends
and the past is the past
i just wish everyone was like this though xx
2006-11-04 14:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Done what things?
Do you mean they have done good or bad things?
2006-11-04 14:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by LL 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can... if you can genuinely respect a non-Christian.
2006-11-04 14:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋