For Christians...?

Question

What do you say to some1 that tells you God don't exist. But on a Sunday they walk around and sing all these praise and worship songs. Why do they do this if they don't believe.

Answer 1

The Simple truth is that we can not judge others base on their believes or how they represent their believes. We can inform them of our own opinions but it all comes down to the fact that when we die, each of us must give account of our lives, choices and actions.... nobody can do it for you, nor can you do it for anybody else.

We are always trying to change everyone else, but first we must follow our own advice and get our own ducks in a row....

If we judge someone on a set of standards, ask yourself if you meet those requirements.

Answer 2

Sorry, I'm not Christian, I'm an atheist, but I think it's downright rude to tell someone God doesn't exist. If I'm having a theological discussion with a friend, yeah, I'll be honest about my views, but anyone who just comes up to you and tells you your religion is wrong is downright impolite.

Now, I was raised Christian. My father sometimes asks me to go to church with him, and I do, because it will make him happy. I don't take communion or recite certain prayers like the Nicine Creed, because I don't want to make these vows, promises, and affirmations that I don't really mean. However, I sing hymns because to me they're just songs, plus it's fun to sing. We learned to sing Hanukkah songs in school, and school is non-religious, so isn't it okay?

I actually asked a question a while back about what is and isn't okay for a non-believer to do in Church: is it okay to sing hymns, take communion, cross yourself, say "amen," etc. if you don't believe? I got very mixed responses.

I find myself walking a difficult line- I want to be respectful and tolerant of other religions, but at the same time I do not want to insult sacred actions by doing them without any sincerity. I think a Christian would be happy I attended Church, but they might feel I'm being too insincere if I recite the Nicine Creed without meaning it, when for everyone else, reciting the Nicine Creed is a deliberate affirmation of belief.

Answer 3

Why do you object to them singing the praise and worship songs? Most songs people sing are fiction. It sounds like it is you not they who has a problem. OO

Answer 4

read Mathew chapter 3.

People will go to church and sing and do a whole lot of things to silence their conscience without believing God.

Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. (Mathew 15)

Answer 5

Boy, are you confused or what?!?!?

Christians will tell the guy who says he doesn't believe that they'll pray for him!?!?

On Sundays and also on Wednesdays, they'll sing their songs in church!?!?

And, they do this because they BELIEVE!?!?

Answer 6

You don't say anything. Just pray for them and make sure you remain a good example.

Don't focus too much on other people, and whether or not they are good/bad; as long as they don't affect you, you need not worry about what they say other than to serve them when they need it.

Answer 7

Although they say that God doesn't exist, they have that void in their hearts. (All men were created to live in Communion with God). Sometimes its better to pray for them than say anything to them.

Answer 8

Maybe they like the songs and music and like to sing.!

Answer 9

Maybe because each person bears an image of God in him/her, even though this image may become extremely dirty in some individuals.

Answer 10

If they don't believe then you should try to find a time to talk to them. While your here on earth shouldn't you try to help the other people to find him. Some people do listen:)