The very basic belief in Christianity is that humans are born sinful and therefore by default assigned to Hell because the first man and woman (Adam & Eve) broke the single rule god gave them thus introducing sin into the world.
In modern times most resonable people acknowledge the story of Adam and Eve as what it really is, a myth. Scientifically we know it's not true that people were created as they exist today 6,000 years ago. We instead evolved from other species millions of years ago.
Many Christians, despite the evidence for the reality of our situation, still cling to this myth as a truth and will fight tooth and nail anyone who disagrees with them on this point. Since this story tells us that we are evil dispicable creatures by default because of the actions of our first anscestors, and we can show quite clearly that this story is false, wouldn't that be good news? It means we aren't automatically evil. That's a good thing, why fight it?
2006-12-06 08:47:41 · 15 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, but they prefer to hate others.
2006-12-06 08:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 3⤊ 6⤋
I love the fact that no human being has ever seen firsthand the influx of new genetic information into any living organism (something essential to Evolution), and yet people like the poster of this question continue to refer to Evolutionists as more "resonable" than Christians.
It is indeed sad what passes for reason these days.
So do Christians enjoy hating themselves? Of course not, and to think so is sheer lunacy. One loves himself despite his own flaws; that is part of having a "self." And yet, if he is clear-sighted about himself, he will not only see his inherent evil, but will wish he could get rid of it. If he is arrogant, however, he will assume that he isn't inherently evil and will thus wish everyone else would stop being so much more inherently evil than he is. If only they'd just be "resonable," he says...
2006-12-06 17:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, it is "A" very basic belief in Christianity that we are sinful creatures. Not "THE". But here is what you COULD call "THE" basic belief of Christianity: Jesus Christ came to save us. Yes, we are sinners, and are destined towards hell. But only by our choice. We don't have to be. Christ Jesus, the Son of God, provides a way for us to be saved from the punishment of our sins. And hate myself? I am certainly prone to sin, but the old has passed away, and all has become new. I can still sin, but no longer am I subject to it. Also, as another answerer pointed out, evolution is a THEORY. Not truth. Evolution is simply man's way trying to explain away God through fallible theories. Also, perhaps you don't realize that it take more faith --in the wrong thing-- to believe in evolution and scientist's speculation than to believe what God, who created all things and, obviously, WAS there at the beginning, said in His Word. God bless!
2006-12-06 17:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by eefen 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't totally disagree with you, but what if there is a super natural being, a God, you will surely go to hell as will I. I've had a problem with these stories for years but I don't try to sway others or have them sway me. Just hope Hell isn't a real place.
2006-12-06 16:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by delhipops24 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians do not hate themselves. If you would survey them, you would find, like most people, that most feel that they are good and worthy of love. However, I agree that Paul and Augustine seemed to be conflicted.
Honestly and factually, a stupid question based on your own personal prejudices!
2006-12-07 19:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by Cogito Sum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is so wrong with people who cling to faith in order for them to have love, joy and peace? Science is cynical when it comes to love.. Does science fear love? We are primitive minded no matter how much we evolved from other species. Why fight faith of others...
2006-12-06 16:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Man broke the rules right from the start and still does. Look around, do you see perfect people. No we are much more rational than you because we see what you refuse to admit. That you are not perfect, how arrogant.Go to work and break rules see how long you work there.
2006-12-06 16:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by angel 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
They don't....why is it that all of you so called "Atheists" spend such an inordinate ammount of time in the religion and spirituality categories trying to convince yourselves that you are right and we are wrong what the H do YOU care WHAT others believe?
2006-12-06 16:51:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Oy, here we go again.
You ask "why fight it?" Because evolution isn't the truth; in fact, it's still labled as a "theory," even by the scientific community.
Our beliefs are based on faith. If you don't have faith, why not leave those of us alone who do?
Peace.
2006-12-06 16:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
"We aren't automatically evil"? Wake up!! Which world are YOU living in?
2006-12-06 16:51:55 · answer #10 · answered by flandargo 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
blah blah blah.... same 'ol same 'ol
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I always hear people say Scientifically, but no one EVER elaborates... so it turns into your thoughts verses mine.
2006-12-06 17:04:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋