wheres the christian love i always hear about?

Question

I hear about how christianity is about peace and tolerance, but when i became one i learned that the opposite was true, and the line we are not perfect just forgiven is a very arrogant and rude thing to say. Ive heard you havent met all christians have you too, but that doesnt change the fact that even the nicest seeming christian can turn on me just because im Pagan.

Became as in past tense, are you trying to bait me?

Umm read what im saying Im a Pagan now but i was a christian.

Answer 1

You need to read the small print on the warning sticker...


"Caution: Only believes in equality with those that have the same beliefs as me."

Answer 2

Here is something to consider:

Another illustration he set before them, saying: “The kingdom of the heavens has become like a man that sowed fine seed in his field. 25 While men were sleeping, his enemy came and oversowed weeds in among the wheat, and left. 26 When the blade sprouted and produced fruit, then the weeds appeared also. 27 So the slaves of the householder came up and said to him, ‘Master, did you not sow fine seed in your field? How, then, does it come to have weeds?’ 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy, a man, did this.’ They said to him, ‘Do you want us, then, to go out and collect them?’ 29 He said, ‘No; that by no chance, while collecting the weeds, YOU uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest; and in the harvest season I will tell the reapers, First collect the weeds and bind them in bundles to burn them up, then go to gathering the wheat into my storehouse.’”
-Matthew 13:24-30

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The weeds (Gr., zi·za′ni·a) of Jesus’ illustration at Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 are generally considered to be bearded darnel (Lolium temulentum), which very much resembles wheat until maturity, when it can be readily distinguished from wheat by its smaller black seeds. This, together with the fact that the roots of these weeds become entwined with the wheat, would make it most inadvisable to pull up the weeds at an early stage. If darnel seeds become mixed with wheat kernels after the harvest, this can have a serious effect upon the eater. Dizziness and even fatal poisoning have been attributed to eating bread containing too much darnel flour. The poisonous properties of darnel seeds are generally believed to stem from a fungus growing within them.

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"And in answer Jesus said to them: “Look out that nobody misleads YOU; 5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many" -Matthew 24:4-5

Could it be that those claiming to be Christian and treating your badly are mislead? With this happening they certainly are not following the teachings of Christ are they?

Answer 3

I do not think you can be both a Christian and a Pagan. it is sad to say true that Christians often do not act like scripture directs. as an example in many states in the south because 140 years ago some of their own helped yankees to ransack their areas, today they still practice activity by persecuting Yanks. Air let out of tires to a point making them dangerous, and pets killed and cowardly things like that. Some Christians who attend church regularly take part in these when scripture teaches them to forgive. For some church is just a social club.

yet there are many of us who do love you, sister

Answer 4

I have had Christians in the church I used to go to lie and cheat me, but their shortcomings didn't shake my faith. When I'm being tried, I need to have a greater faith and put the burden on God, as I have been taught to do. I will never allow the unrighteousness of others shape my understanding or faith. I am not trying to convert you, but this is my path on earth right now. But you should also know that there are still some that do care.

Answer 5

Many Christians seem to forget that Jesus walked among those society detested and said to love all people just not to follow them in sin. It is a sad thing but Christianity is often misunderstood and mistaught by preachers with their own agendas.

Answer 6

You have heard about God so the Christians have done there job, it isn't there job to be friends with a Pagan but to deliver the message of Christ to a Pagan.

You can only try to tell a person something for so long, then it's up to YOU.

Answer 7

Here

http://dim.com/~randl/tinq.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Dungeon/4712/torture.html

http://www.truthbeknown.com/victims.htm

Answer 8

Sadly we don't see much any more. i believe if a person is truly a child of god they will show love, but remember christian or not we are all plain ol human.

Answer 9

Christians - By Maya Angelou

>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
>I'm whispering "I was lost,
>Now I'm found and forgiven."
>
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I don't speak of this with pride.
>I'm confessing that I stumble
>and need Christ to be my guide.
>
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not trying to be strong.
>I'm professing that I'm weak
>And need His strength to carry on.
>
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not bragging of success.
>I'm admitting I have failed
>And need God to clean my mess.
>
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not claiming to be perfect,
>My flaws are far too visible
>But, God believes I am worth it.
>
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I still feel the sting of pain.
>I have my share of heartaches
>So I call upon His name.
>
>When I say... "I am a Christian"
>I'm not holier than thou,
>I'm just a simple sinner
>

God bless!

Answer 10

just because you didnt feel love doesnt mean other people dont to. i feel the love of God in my life every day. also if one christian is rude to you because youre pagan doesnt mean we all are. nobody said christians were perfect.