Let me clarify. I'm reading about hypocrites and I see ignorance on both sides (Christian and non). Christians who just say "Why don't you believe?" and expect you to convert because they screamed at you and insulted you. I see many, many blanket statements that don't apply to me but because I'm labeled a Christian, you think I'm the enemy. But does anyone ever see anything good about Christians/Christianity?? Do you REALLY believe that all Christians are bad people? Discuss.
2006-11-20 08:05:33 · 33 answers · asked by Katie L 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's true that just because someone claims Christianity doesn't mean they're Christ-like. What I'm asking is, do you think that there are Christ-like Christians out there? By the way, I'm not saying that EVERY non-Christians is making blanket statements about Christians. That in itself is a blanket statement. I'm just saying I see a lot of people saying that all Christians are hypocrites. All Christians believe this or that. All Christians are unaccepting and hateful. I see a lot of it and I just want to know that there are people out there who don't believe how I do, but still don't think that I'm bad for being a Christian.
2006-11-20 08:12:11 · update #1
The Christians who sincerely do their best to follow Christ are some of the best people I know. But the Sunday Christians who talk about loving their fellow man on one side and then go out of their way to ridicule, abuse and insult people who do not agree with their particular prejudices are an abomination.
If there is a devil, I think that he is who they follow no matter what they believe. I mean, think about it - what better way to destroy a religion based on love and brotherhood than by tempting some of the most prominent (i.e. loudmothed) of its adherents into driving others away by ranting about how evil every other religion is? The Christ-like (like you, it seems, strive to be) are discredited by their actions, and so the true message gets lost amongst all the screaming about hellfire and damnation for all who dare to defy the threats and intimidation tactics of the fundamentalists.
2006-11-20 08:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by triviatm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe ALL Christians are bad people. Not at all. BUT! The hypocritical ones are the loudest and give the rest of your religion a bad name. Ted Haggard is a fine example of this and most of us Non-Christians get really tired of seeing this type of thing and another Christian either cover it up or simply say "he's not a Real Christian". What most Christians don't understand is that people like Ted Haggard represent the religion as a whole. Same as Pres Bush represents Republicans as a whole... so a lot of people who don't care for Bush's actions, don't like the Republican Party.
Generalizations like these hurt the whole group. Being a Pagan has taught me this in a very real way... not just online, but in real life as well. I have actually had people who have known me for years, find out I'm a Pagan and ask if I sacrifice babies at Halloween. So, it's not just Christians within the group that make Christianity look bad, but some people on the outside who use those bad situations to represent the religion to others. It is hard to keep the public image separate from the individual... therein lies the problem.
You are not an enemy. I only view Extremists as the enemy... and Extremist Christians are just as much an enemy of Christianity as they are to those of us who are Non-Christians.
2006-11-20 09:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although I feel Christianity does much more harm then good, I'll try: They preach to stay healthy (although they don't educate how that is done). Christianity supports having a community. They promote not hurting anyone. What I hear of Jesus, he was a great role model.
I think the world would be a better place if there was not an organized religion. I honestly tried my best to find good things about Christianity but its difficult. There is too much contradiction. I know people are not perfect, but even the examples I gave are half hearted or only partly true. I do not trust Christianity enough to give a solid answer. I only see closed minded, manipulated sheep.
2006-11-20 08:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mirlane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand that most Christians are limited in their understanding of Christ due to the mistranslations in the scriptures by King Constantine. And Paul was not even a real Christian and speaks 70% of the Bible. I think many Christians are somewhat sincere but do not research the truth or question the ignorance in their Bible which has been manipulated by evil men. And proven by true Christians. Ask the Christian Essenes the original Christians who have the lost teachings and the original bible with all words in tact. (The Gospel of the Nazirenes or the Gospel of the Holy 12
2006-11-20 08:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a religion. So to answer your question, it wouldn't matter if all its followers were good or all were bad -- only what the religion teaches.
The religion teaches goodness and kindness to all people. It teaches that you should speak the word of Christ one time to a person, then let them make their choice -- and you must love and accept them unequivically regardeless of what they decide. It teaches that religion and state are separete (render unto caesar) and that it is proper for them to be so.
I see alot to admire in Christianity. I've seen some rare precious few actually live up to most of it. So far, the Amish are the only ones I've ever seen actually turn it into their very way of life. And they don't do so blindly -- about 16, children are FORCED to leave for a year or two to join the mainstream culture, and are loved and honored regardless of if the choose to stay in the mainstream or choose to return. They do this because they believe Christianity MUST be a choice.
You want to see Christianity -- go live with the Amish.
2006-11-20 08:11:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel people are bad just because they practice Christianity. Many of my friends and co-workers are Christians and I am truly happy for them. In my daily life (off-line) I find that Christians are very nice people doing the best they can to follow what they feel is right. They don't try to be insulting or degrading, and if they find out they have accidentally hurt someone, they are quick to apologize.
I don't like to hear any religious group bashed. When I hear someone doing that I will defend those not present or I will walk away. And my Christian, atheist, and Buddhist friends have done the same for me.
Admittedly, all religions have their loud minority, but I don't judge an entire religion by whatever words and actions that their loud minority puts forth.
2006-11-20 08:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Christians are bad people, I just think they do bad things. They force this delusion on them selves then get up set that others do not wish to do the same. I don't think any belief that promotes the idea that all who do not believe as they do will go to hell. When I talk to Christians and they know I am an agnostic, then in the back of their mind somewhere they will always be saying to them selves "he's going to hell because he's not a Christian". I don't need to be and I don't like to be surrounded by such negative bigoted energy. The simple fact is, is that Christianity promotes religious and theological bigotry. And I hate bigotry in any form.
2006-11-20 08:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went off about a similar topic in an earlier question posted by myself. Basically what I was seeing was everytime a non-christian posted a question, asking for help, 75% of the answers were of the "Christians who just say "Why don't you believe?" and expect you to convert because they screamed at you and insulted you." variety. And yet these same people would post questions asking for help within their own religion, and expect everyone to help and support and give good honest answers to them. It's these people that make Chrisitianity look hipocritical. They're wanting people to give them advice and help, but not willing to help others in return. Now, not all Christians are this way, but thanks to these fanatics, they are giving the Christian faith a bad name to us non-christians. I'll be up front for a moment. I'm a Druid, and very proud to be one, but I have no problem helping those outside of my religion, in fact I almost look forward to it. But I don't like seeing the "Why don't you believe?" stuff at all. I have several Christian friends, so I'm not going to say that I have a dislike of the people of that faith, but I will be honest and say that there are a few Christians out that give the faith a bad name to those outside of their religion.
2006-11-20 08:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by lavos1412 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All fields of human endeavor have their bad examples; for example mention the word politician and you mind conjures up all manner of negative images. Because many doctors malpractice would we say medicine should not be practiced. If you compare the message of Christianity to actions of it so called practicers you will find in many cases a great gulf between the two. That does not mean the Christianity itself or for that matter all who practice it are faulty. Even great Statesmen such as Gandhi, Lincoln and many others praised the principles of Christianity.
2006-11-20 08:34:57 · answer #9 · answered by linniepooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am only against those Christians who believe their favorite brand of Christianity should be the only one and everyone else must be made to accept it, regardless of their own wishes.
I deeply admire the Christian emphasis on charitable works, even though there are some who insist that good works are, ultimately, irrelevant.
I deeply admire the Christian emphasis on loving one's neighbors and turning the other cheek, though I think both can be taken too far. Forgiveness without justice is sometimes unjust.
Christianity's mirroring of the time-honored ethic of reciprocity (Golden Rule) is admirable. The parable of the Good Samaritan is a truly great moral story.
2006-11-20 08:14:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋