Do Christians want everyone in the world to be Christian?

Question

Answer this honestly because eventhough I respect everyone's beliefs I would love the world to be Atheist (Not commumist but educated Atheist)

Wasn't there a time when all of Europe was Christian? Wasn't that time period called the dark ages where there were still wars, crime and "sin".

So do Christians want everyone in the world to be Christian?

Answer 1

I think all religions want everyone to believe in their religion.

Answer 2

OK first off, the dark ages were a time in which people didn't have the ability to read or write as well as have many books. There for “wisdom” was hard to come by. It has nothing to do with wars which is a common misconception. Second the Christians created the crusades because the Muslims had taken over all the middle east and in Europe all the way to Spain.

The crusades were a string of attacks to fight them back. Thank god they were successful. Now it’s the Muslims who once again want to take over. Do I want the world to become Christian. No I don’t, neither do most Christians.

On top of all that, statistically religious people are more giving and passionate for others, than Atheists. That has been prove time and time again. Plus, do you really want the entire planet to believe that we should take over simply b/c we can? "Survival of the fittest."

Yea i bet your real bright

Answer 3

I feel thats how they interperate their Bible, that if someone isn't a Christian, they are a child of satan and doomed to hell. And then you get the fanatics who go around and throw their religion at people of other faiths, trying to force their religion on others. So in a way, I'd say yes. There are Christians out there who would want everyone to be a Christian, but in the same sense, there are a good number out there who are smart enough to respect and admire that other people have the right to their own religion, and leave non-Christians to do what they please. So this is sort of a yes and no answer.

Yes, there are factions of Christianity who want to spread their religion to all ends of the globe, by converting everyone, or by forcing it on everyone. Personally I feel these people lead very unhappy lives, because they never seem to happy with the fact that there are other religions in the world other than just Christianity.

No, there are some factions of Christianity that has accepted the notion of religious freedom and is willing to allow non-Christians to continue in their faiths. I feel these are most spiritually enlightened Christians, they're content to practice their own religion, while respecting the right of others to practice whatever faith they choose without the fear of being harassed or attacked for their beliefs.

Answer 4

can't say that i am a christian but i believe that many religions have the same sort of "we're the best if you don't believe what we believe you SHALL PERISH FOREVER!!!*insert evil crazy laugh here* however, Christianity has evolved a lot over time from the dark ages(which were called so because of the lack of intellectual growth that people were gowing throuhg, as well as the presence of the bubonic plague, whihc killed thousands) there was the reformation period, in which many changes and revolts were brought agaisnt the Catholic church, wihc is why there are so many different branches of Christianty to day.

and no matter what religion were dominant in the world, there would still be crime and war: it has nothing to do with religion but more with people themselves.

and no, not ALL christians want everyone to be christian...it depends on how strict they are about their beliefs. according to the bible, Jesus' own family members should have gone to hell because they were Jewish, not Christian, but few people think of that.

Answer 5

Do Christians want everyone in the world to be Christian? Honestly, yes. But then again, you need to tamper this want with Biblical truth. Not all will be Christians. As Christians we are called to preach the Good News and make disciples of all nations. But we are not called to establish a political kingdom ruled by Christians. The Bible has no such teaching. That's Christ's prerogative and He will do that when He comes. Europe was NEVER a Christian nation. It was certainly heavily influenced by Christianity, but there never was a time when ALL of Europe were true believers.

Answer 6

Not necessarily. The dark ages were a period of ignorance and darkness due to the opression by the Catholic Church. Most of the people couldn't even read the Bible. They had no idea about real Christianity but were told what to do by the church. I would say most negative perceptions people have about christianity has been caused by the corruption in the catholic church. But to answer your question, that would not be necessary. Since Jesus said all that would have to happen for Him to return is for eveyone to hear about him allowing them to make a choice. I would like to see everyone saved, but true believers will always be the minority.

Answer 7

I think everyone who has found a spiritual path or religion in life would like the people they meet to understand their beliefs. Further, they would like people to believe as they do. This is true for all religions in my humble opinion and is not the exclusive desire of Christians.

I believe this to be the case due to our perceived physical separateness. It's the result of looking outward instead of recognizing the consciousness as being either divinity or at the very least, divinely inspired. Once a person "gets" this at an organic level, they no longer need people to be of "like mind" simply because they see connectedness and unity. Understanding our inherent divinity through the gaze being cast internally, affords the person the understanding that everything is connected. From there, unity is fully accepted.

Answer 8

There is a difference between "christian" and true Christians. to be christian means to follow the teachings of Christ. Christ would not approve of the terrible bloodshed in the name of religion. It doesn't harmonize with his message. However, yes, true Christians do want others to embrace the good news. (Acts 26:28-29) "28 But Agrippa′pa said to Paul: “In a short time you would persuade me to become a Christian.” 29 At this Paul said: “I could wish to God that whether in a short time or in a long time not only you but also all those who hear me today would become men such as I also am, with the exception of these bonds.”

Answer 9

I would love for you to be muslim.. Why I am not sure...
It really does not mater what is your religion.. everyone believes in something even atheist..
the dark ages .. i think those times were dificult to comprehend... they were able to buy forgivenece for sin by purchasing relics... yet this ment that the rich would be in heaven.. these stardards compard to those standards are not even close to modern catholicism... so religion changes with the way society sees the world

Answer 10

No I don't.

I want everyone to live with better values than we have right now. I want there to be more compassion and less apathy for suffering that's 'out of sight, out of mind'. I want people to care more about personal responsibility, but not to be so harsh when people inevitably fall short of perfection. I want a society that values all the freedoms listed in our First Amendment. And I want a committment to integrity - I want people to figure out what they believe based on what they are ACTUALLY led to believe, and not what makes their lives easier or more convenient or brings them personal profit. Self-deception accounts for a lot of problems IMO.

It's like saying I don't want everyone to play tennis, even though tennis is what helps me to be healthy, but I do want everyone to exercise enough to be healthy.

Change that to emotionally and spiritual healthy, and that's how I feel about religion and philosophy.

~ Lib

Answer 11

i think of that if everybody switched over to the comparable sound faith (regardless of which would be - a Christian sect, a Jewish sext, a Hindu sect, a Buddhist sect, or a Pastafarian sect, a Muslim sect, etc.) then there does not be any conflict, college shootings, suicide, melancholy, bigotry, rape, homicide, etc. in certainty, if everybody switched over to the faith they are asserting they're now and grew to become a "actual" believer the comparable ingredient might result. additionally i assume it might additionally incorporate that Atheists and Agnostics and Deists additionally comply with person-friendly and person-friendly thread of Morality that's uncommon (was once person-friendly) experience.