you will burn in hell is not something jesus would have said. you should turn the other cheek and say insult me again
2007-01-09 07:02:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I apologise if im generalising. I know not all christians react the same way
2007-01-09 07:12:35 · update #1
Maybe they're afraid you are going to expose their false teachings.
2007-01-09 07:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because from what I have seen many of them think theirs is the only religion out there. Some have posted questions asking why "Heathens" are in this "Christian Chat".
I agree with what you say about Jesus, I doubt the man would go around telling people they are going to burn.
I find it amusing that if someone who has a different religion answers an open question honestly and states that they aren't Christian, the Christians come along and give their answer the thumps down.
2007-01-09 07:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot of the questions that upset Christians are meant to. It's not like they are real questions wanting real answers to enlighten the person asking. They are questions that are meant to insult or belittle and to get an angry response. So, it's really the desired outcome.
I am a Christian, and I can only speak for myself, but I don't really get angry at any of the questions. Sometimes the trolling is annoying but it is on all sections.
2007-01-09 07:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you added the details. Absolutes are never taken well! There's a lot of anger in R&S. It would be nice if thoughtful, civil questions were always answered in the same manner, without telling us we're going to go to hell, but providing information from their perspective as they "see" it. It won't happen often. But it DOES! I wish this weren't a forum for so much bashing (both sides of the aisle) but people will be people. Just "sift" through nonsense as I do, & focus on the best that's there.
2007-01-09 07:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't seem to be able to differentiate between the real questions and the ones that are obviously intended to stir up trouble. The Scripture says to "not cast your pearls (of wisdom) before swine", and " But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, for they doth gender strife (cause trouble)." They simply get angry instead of turning the other cheek, not to be insulted more, but to "shake the dust off their feet as a testimony against them" as the Scripture says they should do.
2007-01-09 07:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are partly correct. A true Christian is not in the position to judge someone, as that job lies with Jesus. If someone does judge they will be judges accordingly. However, if someone is merely stating what they believe the teachings of their faith are, and that proclaimed punishment for acting against the teachings, then they are not judging. It is a fine line, but when it comes down to it it is the statement and intent that matters. If people are judging, and getting angry, then they need to work on their insecurity and temper.
2007-01-09 07:29:57 · answer #6 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all christians become angry, but many were taught to react emotionally to any kind of questioning. This starts when they have questions themselves, and learn how to turn off their rational faculties. When they get older, they learn not to question their faith, and react irrationally (of course) to any questioning from someone else.
Again, not all people become angry at questions. Some are pretty good at giving the obligatory answers such as "mysterious ways," "misinterpretation," "not literal," and "because God says so."
2007-01-09 07:09:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question is right. Some of us Christians, lose our patience when we are asked a religious question. Maybe because we don´t know the answer and assume everyone else does, or we know the answer and think everyone should, too. Now put another cheek just because...
2007-01-09 07:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by nv 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just want to apologize for all the Christians that have been rude to you. They shouldnt get angry at you for asking questions.you are right Jesus would not say that! and you are also right He did say turn the other cheek. We need to forgive these Christians who of course dont have it all right(none of us do) and try to seek one who will lovingly answer your questions. You can email me at Lisad4JC@aol.com if youd like and Ill do my best to help you out OK?
2007-01-09 07:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't taunt people if you are going to get all pouty when they insult you back...you should have learned that much back in the fourth grade.
Try to understand that Christians are just people, like anyone else. They mess up just as much as anyone else.
The BIG difference is...they have a Savior.
2007-01-09 07:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more extreme ones seem to find any kind of questioning of their faith to be insulting. And so do the ones who like to insult members of other Christian sects! They are such a credit to their saviour. They make me proud to be pagan!
2007-01-09 07:09:00 · answer #11 · answered by agneisq 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋