give them a bad name? As a Christian, are you sometimes embarrassed or angered by the things other Christians, generally the hard core ones, say on the board here? Do you feel like it makes it harder for you, when people judge?
2006-11-19 05:35:30 · 16 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do have thoughts like that, but then I realize that I am probably causing someone else to think the same thing about me. I remember that a very wise man once said to remove the plank from my own eye before worrying about the speck in someone else's eye.
Love is the best response to believers and non-believers alike.
2006-11-19 05:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by Faith 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The "other" Christians you speak of would be the fundies and yes I do think they give not only Christianity a bad name, but themselves as well. Their judgements mean nothing to me because God is my only judge. They must look at the log in their own eyes before trying to remove the splinter from mine.Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.
2006-11-19 13:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Bring on the humiliation I say *sighs*
They are turning off people to their own version of my religion, and for those who truly seek, my church is always there. It stands like a rock. It cannot be blown down by the strongest wind, although sometimes repairs are necessary. Those that become dead branchs to the main trunk will be cut off and thrown in the fire. Now, that's a bit harsh, but really, people ought to be careful of how they interpret that God in their hands. They treat Him so lightly! I don't think they realize the reverence due the Holy Bible, and it is but one part of the whole!
2006-11-19 13:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If by judging you mean attempting to peer into the heart for motive yes I agree and yes things are said here that are not Biblical or in love. If however by judging you mean calling sin a sin or what is wrong to be wrong then I disagree. We are to call people to repentance and faith both of which means examining ones life. Repentance is turning from sin so sin must be identified and a life of faith is obedience so again lifestyles must be examined in the light of the Word to see if they are acceptable to God. None of this of course is done outside of but only in Christ.
2006-11-19 13:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by beek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. im a christian, but isnt being christian about being a good person and NOT judging others? im sick and tired of people saying things and judging when they should just mind their own buisness.
2006-11-19 13:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Abbie. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Too many Christians are luke warm. Jesus said to be either HOT or COLD. I just happen to be a cold Christian.
2006-11-19 13:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be surprised. Some things other atheists say make me cringe.
I swear I feel like Marge Simpson apologising for Homer sometimes.
2006-11-19 13:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by Pope Barley 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
true Christianity is has it origins in Hinduism Christ was a karma yoga with his great saying of do unto others etc,this is clear evidence of karma yoga.understand the doctrine of karma follow it and become like Christ. like he said only through me will you come to the father and the kingdom of heaven is in your heart,this is pure hinduism
2006-11-19 13:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by gasp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had born again Christians tell me that Amish, Mennonite, and Catholics are cults.
2006-11-19 13:38:04 · answer #9 · answered by Boogerman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't.
I got on to another Christian, but it was in love---I can only say that I think that what they are doing is wrong.
I will not say, "You MUST (whatever)",..
but the Bible tells us to correct each other, with LOVE---
YOU KNOW, and NOT bashing.
2006-11-19 13:37:36 · answer #10 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋