We are the first to admit were not perfect..that's why we believe in what christ did for us at the cross...paid for our sins....were all accountable for the choices we make in life...once you have given your life to Christ you just try to make the right choices
2006-12-06 08:03:39 · 34 answers · asked by 805 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Amen...i was thinking the same thing yesterday. Because, i was readying something and people was bashing us, saying everything thing they could, instead of trying to understand. But, God bless them, and help them see clearly, instead of gossiping or hearing gossip.
2006-12-06 08:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ree Ree 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It might have something to do with how Some Christians (notice, I said Some) whip out the Bible at any Non-Christian they come across and start quoting laws, sayings, etc as to why the Non-Christian is going to hell. usually these laws consist of things such as "thou shalt not suffer a witch to live" (Though, that is a law the believer should be following... not a Non). After listening to people like this, we have to wonder, Why are you not perfect then? All of the flaws some Christians point out in others, yet come across with the "I don't have any flaws, I'm perfectly righteous because I believe in Jesus" attitude. Yet, they do the same things many of us Non-Christians do.
Many people try to make the right choices and never become Christian. It is in the individual... not in the belief itself... that makes people want to make those choices. I have seen some claim that because one doesn't believe in Jesus then they must be without morals, cruel hateful people without joy or peace. But, in my personal experience, this is not true at all.
2006-12-06 08:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because, any time you align yourself with anything, and then tell others, you open yourself up for attack. Try being Born Again! If I tell people it's only cuz we've wandered into that kind of a conversation. My policy is not to bring it up and never try to convert. That has had a big effect on people. They're always surprised when they find out. They say things like "well my sister in law is saved and she's always saying blah blah blah, but you don't do that." It makes them think. Just keep quiet and God does all the work!
2006-12-06 08:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by catscratch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the problem is that there are some people who are (or say they are) Christians that pull an I am mighty then thou type attitude.
and a lot of the times these people are very vocal. Vocal enough that they may drown out more sensable Christians (the ones that know they aren't perfect) and so a on the out side ends up thinking that all Christians are a bunch of people that think they are better then everyone.
2006-12-06 08:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by goldenbrowngod 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily that others think that Christians think they're perfect, but that some think their religion is. I have seen many a Christian on this very site debate why Christianity is the one and true faith, when no one really knows which faith is the "correct" one, if a correct religion even exists. Instead of being happy or even accepting that a person of another faith has something positive to believe in, some Christians choose to argue that the other person's religion isn't true and sometimes even belittle the other person. To me, this is petty and not what I feel a true Christian should act like. However, other non-Christians see people doing this that claim they're Christian and build a resentment for Christians as a whole.
2006-12-06 08:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe that most Christians try to pass themselves off as perfect, though there are some who do, particularly leaders of fundamentalist groups. Seems everything that proceeds from their mouths drips with holier-than-thou attitude.
Moral people, not just Christians, try to do the right thing. As we're all human, we're all capable of error. I don't think it moral to celebrate the failings of those who oppose us in matters we consider important, but I do think people should be held accountable for their actions.
2006-12-06 08:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because actions speak louder than words.... it's kinda hard not to come to the conclusion that certain (not all) christians think they are better than everyone else, when they constantly tell you you are going to hell if you dont join thier perfect religion. Even though they preach forgiveness left and right for everything from rape to pedophilia (as long as your in the "club") its apparently unforgivable sin with a one way ticket to hell to question gods existence and refuse to be part of doctrine or dogma. 77.1% of Canada is christian, I would estimate based on personal experience that about 50% of that are people who think they are better than the average joe, the saddest part is its not because they are without "sin" but rather because they can do whatever they want and be forgiven for it. Christians never stop reminding everyone that "christ died for our sins" my response is.... then stop commiting MORE sins just because your religion forgives you for it every time!!!
2006-12-06 08:20:42 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was brought up in a Christian home. My parents never claimed that they were perfect nor did any of their friends or fellow Christians. Honest Christians and so forth do not claim to be perfect. They strive to acheive perfection knowing that they will never get there until they get to Heaven. That is the way I was brought up. Nobody is perfect and all you can do is lead a good and honest life.
2006-12-06 08:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is not to understand? They have a monopoly on truth based on a book written long ago by men who thought the world was flat and disease is caused by demons. Not only that, they believe it is a violation of their rights if they are denied the opportunity to use the coercive power of the state to shove their superstitious beliefs down every ones throat. We just have to marginalize them, which may mean an all out war against institutionalized stupidity.
2006-12-06 08:20:27 · answer #9 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People are ignorant that's why. If they knew anything about the bible or even had a clue about what Jesus did for them and everybody else maybe they'de think twice before bashing christians. Although there are some people that claim to be christians because they are believers . Not true, there is a difference between believing and following. Maybe that's why christians have a bad name.
2006-12-06 08:15:27 · answer #10 · answered by SuperSkinny 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
People can't accept that some things are wrong, even if they sound trivial to them. Christains don't do alot of things that non-christains do. Because we believe we are going to heaven and that if you dont follow the Bible you aren't going to heaven. That alone is enough to get people really riled up and say "How dare you judge me?".
Don't get mad because a Christain tries to do what's right. And if a christian shares the bible with you and tries to convert you or witness to you, its because he doesn't want you to go to hell, not because he want to belittle you and make you feal inferior. If he or she is trying to do that, then they aren't a christian.
If someone is doing something that the bible is clearly against, we have to the right to make the observation that they aren't going to heaven.
2006-12-06 08:26:00 · answer #11 · answered by darren5784 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋