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Sometimes we just so so frustrated like I did last night when I asked a question about abortion. I got raked through the coals. People accused me of things that were not true.

Also, the anger goes bothways. I've seen a lot of anger from atheists and agnostics when asked about what they believe. Somtimes they give demeaning or hateful answers.

I think most of us do it for the simple reason that we are human.

2006-12-08 03:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2 1

If you are on a public forum you kind of have to have a somewhat think skin. Some people are going to be kind of hostile, rude, obnoxious, in questions directed toward any belief. the outright trolls just ignore. But to answer any question that does not agree with yours with anger, as I have seen as well, isn't very Christian like. It's certainly not all of them, but a fair amount. And then any question on other religions, between members of that religion or asking about a different belief that has nothing to do with them, someone will always come in and say they are of Satan.

They haven't converted anyone. I do know a few nice members that asked great questions who gave up and stopped coming to the forum which is too bad.

In the long run they are doing much more harm to their religion than good. The people who have left then have a lessor opinion of Christianity than before. People who are open minded coming in seeing their responses are turned away. So instead of converting with threats, fire and brimstone, they are driving people away. Not very Christlike.

2006-12-08 03:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 0 0

I've always thought that it's probably due to their insecurity in their own beliefs, and essential lack of understanding of their own scriptures, as well as those of others. They receive very little instruction as to WHY Christianity believes what it does (I know, because I was raised Christian). When challenged, the vast majority of them appear to know so little about their own beliefs and scriptures that they can do little more than mouth platitudes and parrot stock answers they hear from the pulpit, instead of thinking for themselves.

I also suspect, since they believe in proselytizing others, that when a non-Christian challenges a Christian point of view, that they assume that the non-Christian is trying to persuade them to leave Christianity, and in my experience that's generally not true. They fail to realize that many religions teach that it's a very positive thing to question and discuss, rather than creating simplistic, black-and-white answers to critics.

On the whole, I'm SOOOOOOO glad that I'm Jewish now - converting was the best thing I ever did.

2006-12-08 03:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Mega Rush Dittos to you!! I like your question.

1. I know what you mean, but I am not mad at all. Sometimes I do roll my eyes. So if you ever interpret my responses as mad, don't.

2. Keep in mind that typing is only 2D!

3. I have asked Christians on this to observe 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, to some that was a reminder, to others they said, "Don't judge me!" I guess with any group you are going to get the good and the bad.

4. The focus of Christianity should be Jesus. If you are curious about it, look at Him, not some people who give a bad rep of him.

5. Adolph Hitler claimed to be a Christian but lived in contrast to what Jesus taught...he was no more a Christian than my keyboard. Just because someone says, "I am a Christian" does not mean they are.

Keep the good questions rolling!!!

2006-12-08 03:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jeff- <3 God <3 people 5 · 0 2

Have you looked at the questions directed at Christians? Talk about hate and a lack of tolerance. Just about any vile thing in the American culture is tolerated except Christianity. Christians are constantly under attack on this site. I have seen many questions that blaspheme God and that tends to make people very upset. What do you expect when you belittle, blaspheme and insult people of faith?

2006-12-08 03:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by Tatochka 3 · 1 0

Because most of the questions are posted with malice and bias in them. If it is an honest question, most will respond with reasonable answers. But asking it in a way that attacks the faith rather than asking a reasonable question about it will get angry answers.

So instead of asking

Why do Christians believe in some thousand year old book that has been translated so many times?

Ask

Why do Christians believe in the Bible?

2006-12-08 03:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 3 0

Because the vast majority of American Christians don't really understand their faith; they think being a Christian means voting for George Bush, listening to Rush Limbaugh, and making sure homosexuals don't get married. This level of obsession with politics, combined with strong convictions and humanity's natural tendency to retain party-line soundbites, lends itself easily to an angry disposition.

This isn't to say their ire is undeserved... It's perfectly acceptable to question someone's beliefs, and you can question my faith all day long. However, there is a world of difference between questioning people and goading them, and it is clear to see that most of the "questions" posed on this site are really only intended to goad Christians into writing angry responses.

2006-12-08 03:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jacob T 2 · 0 0

It's because the most ignorant tend to be the most vocal, no matter what religion, race, gender, etc. Any questions of their belief system terrify them and challenge their carefully constructed view of reality - they are terrified of the unknown.

That is particularly sad, because they could be strengthened in their own beliefs by questioning why they believe the way they do.

2006-12-08 03:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by orphicart 1 · 1 0

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.

2006-12-08 03:32:46 · answer #9 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0 1

I'm not angry.I'm actually a pushover.It takes a lot to tick me off.Physical retaliation is out of the question.I'm too old for that crap.As adults we must adhere to to our maturity when answering and asking question.More times than not there is always going to be somebody on here venting and slamming people.I have no problem with someone venting out frustrations as long as they are in the parameters of decency.Some people come on here and be just plain 'ol mean.

Do you agree?

2006-12-08 03:16:51 · answer #10 · answered by Derek B 4 · 0 0

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