I see so many religionists rant and rave about how Atheists are “not tolerant of believers and have no respect for their faith”. To non believers this claim is absurd. For intolerance of various religions is the foundation of Judaism, Christianity, Muslim and many other orthodox communities. Matter of fact, the Bible and Pentateuch commands religious intolerance in MANY verses, even to the point of KILLING people for their beliefs. Here then, are a few choice verses that show just how intolerant these religionists are of other believers and nonbelievers. We shall start with the two verses that helped to inflict one of the biggest mass murders in history, the Inquisition.
Woman with “familiar spirits” must be stoned to death. Leviticus 20:27
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” Exodus 22:18
Kill those who are not Christian or Jewish:
You must kill those who worship another god. Exodus 22:20
Kill any friends or family that worship a god that is different than your own. Deuteronomy 13:6-10
Kill all the inhabitants of any city where you find people that worship differently than you. Deuteronomy 13:12-16
Kill everyone who has religious views that are different than your own. Deuteronomy 17:2-7
Kill anyone who refuses to listen to a priest. Deuteronomy 17:12-13
Kill any false prophets. Deuteronomy 18:20
Any city that doesn’t receive the followers of Jesus will be destroyed in a manner even more savage than that of Sodom and Gomorrah. Mark 6:11
Jude reminds us that God destroys those who don’t believe in him. Jude 5
Ignorance is bliss. Christians should not practice free inquiry nor socialize with non Christians:
Don’t associate with non-Christians. Don’t receive them into your house or even exchange greeting with them. 2 John 1:10
Shun those who disagree with your religious views. Romans 16:17
Paul, knowing that their faith would crumble if subjected to free and critical inquiry, tells his followers to avoid philosophy. Colossians 2:8
Judge other religions for not following Christ:
Whoever denies “that Jesus is the Christ” is a liar and an anti-Christ. 1 John 2:22
Christians are “of God;” everyone else is wicked. 1 John 5:19
The non-Christian is “a deceiver and an anti-Christ” 2 John 1:7
Anyone who doesn’t share Paul’s beliefs has “an evil heart.” Hebrews 3:12
False Jews are members of “the synagogue of Satan.” Revelations 2:9, 3:9
Here are my two personal favorites:
Everyone will have to worship Jesus -- whether they want to or not. Philippians 2:10
A Christian can not be accused of any wrongdoing. Romans 8:33
2007-01-11 03:14:03
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answered by OneBadAsp 2
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Non Christian is not a race. All will be judged according to their knowledge of good and evil and their behavior despite such knowledge. You do not have to be a Christian to be rewarded (nor is Christianity a guarantee of eternal glory in Heaven), but you must accept the savior's sacrifice for your sins to be redeemed and worthy of the Kingdom of God. The fiery pit of pain you speak of are the flames of guilt you will feel once you realize the error of your ways in rejecting Jesus Christ. Your eternal progression will be damned, but you will nevertheless be in heaven with a reward more glorious than is attainable in this life.
2007-01-10 08:37:16
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answered by luperith 2
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Well, the Jesus in the Bible came to Earth to save all men from the condemnation of sin.
What race is not included in all?!
Racism is secluding a group of people based on race. However Christianity is open to all who will accept the Savior Jesus.
Read this book and then you can make better arguments against Christians if you disagree with it
http://www.raystedman.org/authenxnty/
2007-01-10 08:30:21
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answered by happymrzot 6
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Christianity is not a single race of people. All human races have members who are Christians. I think God has the right to condemn anyone who rejects Him and His Son. After all, He gave us fair warning, sent His Son to convey the message of salvation, and the disciples of Jesus wrote several letters and books that have been dispersed throughout the world to teach the sinners (everyone) about God and what has been offered to us. If you refuse to believe, you get what you have been told you will get. There are no surprises.
2007-01-10 08:25:36
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answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6
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Hello,
To assist me in answering your question, I should first define racism and use Biblical quotes.. Wikipedia states: “Racism is a belief or doctrine which states that inherent biological differences between human races determine cultural or individual achievement — with a corollary that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.[1]” Even if I use one quote from The Acts:, it is obvious to even a casual reader, that God, as worshiped by Christians, is the God of all Christians.
“Ac:10:34: Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Ac:10:35: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
Ac:10:36: The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Historically, Christianity flourished and was hated because of egalitarianism. This does not mean that some so-called Christians and so-called Christian organizations are not racist, but that God is an egalitarian that made provisions for everyone. As a Christian, I believe that damnation is a choice. I can accept the free gift and provisions of salvation, or I can choose damnation. My faith has nothing to do with my ethnocentricity. (Please read the below biblical quote from John.) I must also state, that even those religions that may appeal to certain ethnic groups (Arab – Islam, Jew – Judaism, and etcetera) only require conversion. That being stated, for me it is easy to understand that if salvation is offered equitably, so too is hell.
“Joh:3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh:3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Joh:3:18: He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, becabegotten Son of God.
Joh:3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Joh:3:20: For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Joh:3:21: But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
use he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Joh:3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Joh:3:20: For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Joh:3:21: But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
2007-01-10 09:50:33
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answered by Charles 1
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Another one who has it backwards. It's everyone but the Christians gets rewarded with eternal bliss.
2007-01-10 08:34:51
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answered by Anonymous
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Biased would be the word you are looking for.
Racist would indicate that all the blacks, Asians, Hispanics, or Caucasians (pick any ethnic background) will be "sent to a fiery pit of pain. . ."
Christianity is not limited to a specific race of people.
2007-01-10 08:24:36
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answered by Anonymous
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The path that God made for ALL of mankind to be able to reach Him is freely given and offered to everyone without regard to race, color, qualification or prejudice. There is nothing you can do to make yourself acceptable or presentable to God, it is come as you are. God has made the first move and now it is up to each of one of us whether we accept the path to God that He made for us through Jesus or to reject the offer of having a personal one on one relationship with the Living God and the Creator of the universe and all life in it.
Since the choice is up to us and is made available to everyone how does this present God as a racist?
2007-01-10 08:34:35
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answered by David R 3
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No God/Jesus isn't racist, those and folk/communities exist because of their interpretation of the bible and thanks to their own loose will, it really is their determination, it really is also the reason why god/jesus doesn't do some thing like what you reported above because he gave human beings loose will, he gave them the alternative to make up there own minds. all of us interpretates the bible in yet differently even those of an identical denmoination or religious leanings unfortunatly some human beings visit extremes with are extremely incorrect alongside with the communities you reported above. by way of how, Nazis are not christians, they used to (below the orders of Adolf Hitler) burn bibles and non secular books. God by way of Jesus will settle for every person who believes in his call and the that he died for there sins, till contributors of those communities believed that and repented of there sins they doesn't have lengthy gone to heaven or been waiting to call themselves christians contained in the real experience of what meaning.
2016-12-28 15:35:39
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answered by ? 4
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First of all Christians just merely mean "Christ like" that is it. You either know the Lord to keep his commandments "Ecclesiastes 12" which tells you the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep his commandments. This goes for the whole earth. " Everyone in the Man ( Male and Female) Family. God has no respect of person. U MUST READ YOUR BIBLE AND DON'T ASSUME.
2007-01-10 08:27:32
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answered by poetified2 2
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