i dont get it u christians are the first to hate people who u seen but love some god u never seen
2006-12-15 16:13:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm not a Christian, and many are very hypocritical. Even their own religion tells them to love thy neighbor as they self, do unto others, etc, etc. Jesus is depicted as a man who was beyond hate. Yet some Christians are the most hateful, bigoted people that exist. But not ALL Christians are like that.
I do have some Christian friends who strive to live up to Jesus' example of love and acceptance. They accept me for who I am and do not judge me for it. And they are always their to lend a helping hand when I, or anyone, needs it. They believe I'm going to Hell for not believing in Jesus. But at least they're not hateful towards me because of it.
2006-12-15 16:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by pooge0287 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen some things that I thought were true that weren't. So seeing isn't always evidence. On the other hand, my consciousness has never let me down. What I don't see of Jesus in others, I feel in my own heart.
The Christians you see "hate" people are not following Christ the way He wants us to. In His last sermon, Jesus told us how to be like Him. See Matthew 5
As for "Hating" anyone. Look at this: Matthew 5:43-47
(Jesus Speaking)
43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
I am connected with a family of brothers and sisters that tend to love and pray for those who they are in conflict with. No matter what they pray, no matter what the circumstance. Love always prevails.
I will pray that positive Christian influences come your way. I'm sure Jesus wants you to know Him for who He is.
2006-12-16 00:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in good and evil, but I cant see those. I believe in space, but you cant technically see it. I believe in love, but you cant see that either. It is not the Christians who are killing innocent civilians everyday in the Middle East. I do not hate people. Hate the sin, not the sinner. I can hate something like homosexuality without hating the homosexual person. I can hate abortion without hating the women who have them. Dont hate people, love them by all means. This does not mean sacrificing values or quit doing good things. Just dont hate the people.
2006-12-16 00:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because this life is so messed up, we all need something to believe in and we all hope of a better life elsewhere..
Jesus really did exist !!
I think you should have asked about a god..
2006-12-16 00:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by Mark B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, a Christian, do not hate you or anyone else (except maybe Satan). I pray for my enemies.
And I do plan on seeing Jesus some day.
2006-12-16 00:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get Christians who act that way either. They make a bad name for the good ones.
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for and evidence of things unseen". Just by faith....
2006-12-16 00:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mekayla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever seen the wind, gravity, oxygen, your brain, love? No you have not!! Do you believe they exist? Then how can you say something does not exist just because you cannot see it? I cannot see, so i guess you do not exist.
2006-12-16 00:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you ever seen a billion dollars?
2006-12-16 00:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by rob u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get in touch with your spirituality. Know that he is divine and have faith that he does exist. Just like when you lose one of your parents? You just know they're always with you.
2006-12-16 00:17:21 · answer #9 · answered by oc245 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
thats the first rule of christianity. believe with your heart, not with evidence..........
2006-12-16 00:15:50 · answer #10 · answered by Red Eye 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋