Why is is socially acceptable to attack Christianity?

Question

People for the most part will not say anything negative about other religions they way they do about Christianity. Is this not a form of discrimination?

Answer 1

Well, in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said that it would be this way. We would be hated, insulted, and persecuted for following Him. And He said that when (not if, but when) it happens, we would be blessed.

So, in a way, take it as a positive thing.

Now having said that, you're right -- insulting and attacking Christianity is tolerated on a level that would never apply to any other religion in our country.

That's because Christianity teaches things that a lot of people -- including most of our entertainment and media elites -- just don't want to hear.

Christianity teaches things that just don't jive with a lot of people's lifestyles and behavior.

But it's not enough for them to leave well enough alone and just go on their merry way -- they have to build up their lifestyles and behavior on a psychological level, and they do that by tearing down that which is opposed to them. Hence the Christianity-bashing.

Of course, it doesn't help matters when Christian leaders -- like Catholic priests who molest kids, or televangelists who engage in drug-fueled gay trysts -- behave in ways that are anything but Christian.

But I feel that many Christian-bashers who bring these men up are not really interested in the issues of child molestation or drug abuse. These things just become excuses for them to take bigger bites into Christianity. They use these isolated episodes to push their anti-religion, secularist agenda.

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Answer 2

No, it's not a form of discrimination. What you call an "attack" I call logically questioning the hypocrisies and irrational "truths" of the religion.

Christianity has had the run at the top for years, how can you say people don't do or say anthing negative about other religions?

Remember the Spanish Crusades? Christians slaughtered millions of non-believers. As Did Bloody Mary the former queen of England. Ivan the Terrible. Look at what Hitler did to the Jews. Take a look at what muslim and Islam followers have to put up with because of a few radical crazies.

I think Christianity has had it pretty good. But people are getting tired of the nonsense that comes with it.

Answer 3

When I've got 5 monster (non taxpaying, politically active) mosques or temples in my 'hood or people trying to put "in Allah we trust" on the coins or erecting statues for baby Moses floating among the reeds in the city hall lawn - then I'll worry about those religions too. Christians have had as much freedom as anybody else and they just won't stop till we all sing a couple rounds of Onward Christian Soldiers every day before work or school.

Answer 4

Christianity is not any more "attacked" than other religions (e.g., Islam, Judaism, Wicca, paganism), and certainly not nearly as much as is atheism. In fact in the United States Christianity gets countless special protections. You've got no complaint coming. I wish the rest of us were the victims of that kind of "discrimination".

Christianity does earn quite a bit of criticism in its immoral stances on creationism, abortion, stem cell research, the Terry Schaivo thing, the apparent intent to attack Islam, and countless other things.

Later: Wow - I can't believe anyone could seriously say that "non-believers are the only ones who have a voice in society". (below)That's an astonishingly delusional statement. Non-believers have essentially no voice in society.

Answer 5

It's acceptable because of free speech; it's Christianity in particular because Christianity seeks to dictate morality to and infringe upon the freedoms of non-Christians.

Answer 6

Christians are and always will be discriminated against and persecuted for our faith. Jesus told us that his way was a way of pain and prosecution, and that our happiness would be found in heaven, ESPECIALLY if we were persecuted for our faith.

Personally, I wish everyone could be a Christian, though I know it would never take place. So when I am laughed at for reading my Bible, or saying "Today is the day that the Lord has made," I pray for those who cannot find happiness in the doctorines of man, and hope that I can be an example for those who are afraid of their faith.

Answer 7

Yes, it is discrimination and a new way to persecute Christians. It is written on the bible that the "evil one" will persecute Christians and those who will withdraw on their faith will eternally condemned. It's part of what John the beloved prophesied on the book of Revelations about the signs of the end... And I believe that the end is near.

Answer 8

yes it is discrimination especially in politics today.
Those who shape legislation are attempting to marginalise the conscience of Christian nations. The enemy in usually not another religious point of view but a non-religious one. These forces desire to eliminate God from society. It is because God does form the centre of our society and communities that everything is held together. Our system of law, of government, or rule was all based on a belief in God and godly stewardship.

An additionally reasonable question could be Why are the non-religious the only ones to have a voice in our society?

Look for a book called "the last allowable prejudice in America, anti-Catholicism" author Masse

Answer 9

Are you kidding? Have you listened to anyone say anything about Muslims or the religion of Islam as a whole? What about pagans, who are constantly being labeled "devil worshipers" when the real satanists really don't believe in anything?

Answer 10

I would say Christians and Muslims have it equal. I think for Muslims, it's a lack of understanding. For Christians, the only explanation I have is that Christ said we would be persecuted. Just look at these answers!