It just seems like we are looked at as devil worshipers, and that is far from the truth! I know that everyone cannot accept something they do not wish to understand, but do you think it is at least worthwhile to try?
2006-12-02 14:38:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is coming from someone living deep in the Bible belt, where I am being accosted everyday by youth groups and ministers for being a Pagan. Even my parents have issues with it. It is just frustrating, and it makes me just want to go away from this faith, but I keep getting called back by those who I believe in. What would you do in my situation?
2006-12-02 15:08:00 · update #1
When Christians can learn not to push their religion on anyone else, then yes. Until then, not going to happen.
2006-12-02 14:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Isn't that the world we already live in? I've never heard of any trouble between Pagans and Christians, except a few heated words here, but that happens all the time between most religions. People of faith want to share their beliefs no matter what they might be. Exchange of words is fine, as long as it doesn't escalate.
2006-12-02 22:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that if you look at history it has been the pagans killing the Christians that has been the problem, not the other way around. Of course when I say Christian I mean one who follows the teachings of Christ. Those who call themselves Christians and employ coercion in conversion are no disciples of Christ. Even the most conservative estimates from those who study such matters puts the number of Christians who die for their faith at well over a hundred thousand a year.
2006-12-02 22:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since christianity took many ritualistic stuff from pagan worship of Mithras, like baptism, holy sundays, blood sacrifices, i think they have a history together so they should get along.
2006-12-02 22:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by ohnoitsadel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today's Christianity Not Jesus' Religion*
[5:72] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah himself said, "O Children of Israel, you shall worship GOD; my Lord and your Lord." Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD, GOD has forbidden Paradise for him, and his destiny is Hell. The wicked have no helpers.
[5:73] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is a third of a trinity. There is no god except the one god. Unless they refrain from saying this, those who disbelieve among them will incur a painful retribution.
[5:74] Would they not repent to GOD, and ask His forgiveness? GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[5:75] The Messiah, son of Mary, is no more than a messenger like the messengers before him, and his mother was a saint. Both of them used to eat the food. Note how we explain the revelations for them, and note how they still deviate!
[5:76] Say, "Would you worship beside GOD powerless idols who can neither harm you, nor benefit you? GOD is Hearer, Omniscient."
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*5:72-76 In John 20:17, we see that Jesus taught that he was neither God, nor the son of God. Many theologians have concluded, after careful research, that today's Christianity is not the same Christianity taught by Jesus. Two outstanding books on this subject are "The Myth of God Incarnate" (The Westminster Press, Philadelphia, 1977) and The "Mythmaker" (Harper & Row, New York, 1986). On the front jacket of "The Mythmaker" we read the following statement:
" ...Hyam Maccoby presents new arguments to support the view that Paul, not Jesus, was the founder of Christianity....it was Paul alone who created a new religion through his vision of Jesus as a divine Saviour who died to save humanity."
http://www.submission.org/suras/sura5.htm
Did Jesus or his Apostles follow a religion called Christianity? Who were the first 'Christians' ? Who founded Christianity and do the teachings of Christianity conform to the teachings of Jesus?
The teachings of Paul, the true founder of Christianity, cannot be found anywhere in the teachings of Jesus or in those of prophets before him.
http://www.thetruecall.com/home/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=122&mode=&order=0&thold=0
2006-12-02 22:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by A2Z 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When everyone can accept other people's religious opinions as just that - opinions, and not hate eachother for them, then yes. Most religions teach love of mankind. Fundamentally there is no reason they should not be able to coexist in peace.
2006-12-03 14:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pagans aren't devil worshippers...When more traditional Christians accept you then i think yes. They should also give back all that has been taken from Pagans.
2006-12-02 22:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by luko b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while its a great idea that should be strived for, it will never be attained. im not trying to be negative (i would like a world where people leave the topic of religion alone) but it just wont happen
2006-12-02 22:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by god_of_the_accursed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been doing it for 2000 years, minus isolated (but not inconsequential) incidents.
2006-12-02 22:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by Bobby E 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe there can be peace.
2006-12-02 22:43:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋