If you're not a Christian, what 'rules' of the NT don't you like or agree with?

Question

Why aren't you a Christian if your a different religion?

Answer 1

the Ten Commandments are a pretty good formula for decent living no matter what your religion is, in my opinion.

Answer 2

I don't think your realize how your question comes across to others. How would it sound to you if someone were to ask:

"If you're not a Hindu, what 'rules' of the Vedas don't you like or agree with? Why aren't you a Hindu if you're a different religion?"

The obvious answer is because you believe in your own deity, religion, and sacred texts. Since I've never been a Christian, I know little about the bible--so why would I worry about their 'rules' any more than you would concern yourself with the Vedas? It isn't a matter of "not" being a religion---it is a matter of believing in a religion already.

Answer 3

The only rule I really disagree with is accepting Jesus as my "savior." And that's only because I don't have reason to follow that rule.

Jesus Christ was a man who died a horrible way and had some interesting stories attributed to him. But those stories were written by men who never even saw the miracles. So, we only have the word of some men who never knew Jesus that we have to accept Jesus as a savior. That is akin to believing Grover Cleveland when he says that George Washington is our savior. You're taking the word of one dead man that you should believe another dead man is the savior.

And there's not even any proof that Jesus Christ existed as he is portrayed in the Bible. There is not a single shred of contemporary evidence that supports his existence. So, that really doesn't encourage one to follow that rule.

Really, the words attributed to Christ are pretty good words of wisdom. I'm all for the Good Samaritan, the plank in the eye, and the camel through the eye of the needle preaching. Those are all good things. But I don't even know that Jesus actually said those things. They're nice, and I'm grateful for whoever did say them (though Buddha had some similar morality tales), but they're not enough for me to accept that a dead man will somehow save my soul.

I'd rather focus on being a better person and improving society around me than worrying about whether a 2000-year-old man can save my soul.

Edit: The Ten Commandments are actually a pretty poor basis of morality. Only half of the commandments are truly moral (not stealing, not killing, not lying, not fooling around, and honoring your parents). The commandment about not coveting is actually harmful to a person, and the other commandments are specific only to Jehovah.

Answer 4

It isn't a matter of the "rules." I live more the way Christians are supposed to than most of the Christians I know. I just see no credible evidence that there is a god, so I don't believe that there is.

Answer 5

Jesus said to love God above all others and to love your neighbor as yourself. That seems pretty sound to me, really, though as a non-Christian, I don't necessarily practice the God-part; however, I understand the spirit behind the words.

I am not a Christian due to simple dogma. Christianity requires you to die to the self and relinquish your will to God's. I choose to retain my free will, no matter the consequences. That's really about it.

Answer 6

I'm a Christian, but I don't really like the statement "deny your self". I'd prefer; accept your self with an emphasis on accountability.

Answer 7

well not being christian i dont worry about NT since it doesnt apply to me. and i am not christian because i am satisfied with my own religion and beliefs.

Answer 8

I don't agree with the fact that people who don't become Christians (but who are otherwise good people) are punished with excruciating pain for eternity. The punishment does not fit the crime.

Answer 9

I do not believe that Jesus is God, and I also will never believe that God has a wife or a son.

Answer 10

do what thou wilt, shall be the whole of the law!