Another poster asked what we all think of agnostics. One Christian's response was this:
"I'm fine with whatever anyone believes, as long as they don't assume they are right, and I am wrong."
Being a Christian, dont you assume that you ARE right and everyone else is WRONG? Can you not see the hypocrisy openly staring you in the face with that statement?? God forbid someone assume you are wrong - but you assume everyone outside of your faith wrong....
WE arent "allowed" to have personal communications on this site, so I thought I would ask all of you for your input on this, rather than just directing it at the responder and having this deleted... Thanks for responding!
2007-01-12 06:20:52 · 18 answers · asked by YDoncha_Blowme 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But Servant - thats NOT what you said. What you said ws that you dont have any problems with Agnostics, and "I'm fine with whatever anyone believes, as long as they don't assume they are right, and I am wrong." Youre mixing words now....
2007-01-12 06:36:20 · update #1
digheyzeus - am I doing the same thing? Asking if this is hypocritical is nort the same as telling everyone that they are wrong and I am right. Im pointing out hypocrisy, not saying anyone was right or wrong - just a hypocrite.
2007-01-12 06:38:10 · update #2
No, You assume that because I call myself a christian that I am hypocritical, I am intolerable, and I think I am apparently all wise and powerful human that knows it all. I am a christian, and I know my belief is not able to be 100% proven, so I can not claim it's truth. It wont stop me from believing it will all my heart.
Cant you accept the fact that I just said I don't think you are wrong for your beliefs, and that I don't think I am wrong either?!?
Plus, I didnt even say I was christian in that post. So where does this question come from?! lol
Isnt it funny how things typed out can be taken either way. And I still mean it. I am fine with what you believe. I wont tell you that you are wrong to believe it. But please return the favor and don't tell me that what I believe is wrong. Plus, why if I were so intolerant would I marry an agnostic. Apparently the way I've explained it here and the edit of the original post is how it was meant to be taken. I am not a turn or burn christian.
I forgot to apologize for my post if it offended anyone, that is never my intention. So. I am sorry.
2007-01-12 06:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Respectfully, wouldn't all true believers in any system of belief, believe that they are right and others are wrong? If you are secure in your belief, I would think that you would have to think this way.
I have learned a great deal about other peoples' points of view on this site and respect their right to believe in whatever suits them, but I believe as a Christian. I made my mind up years ago. To believe in "a little of this and a little of that" is like luke warm tea....to me, it just doesn't cut it.
It reminds me of the words of Paul. He said, "Don't be like them that get tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine." (my paraphrase)
These people are ever searching for the truth but never find it.
2007-01-12 06:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by paulsamuel33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever one believes, they obviously think they are right or they wouldn't believe it [hopefully]. I respect the beliefs of others who do not agree with what I believe. I do not get in peoples' faces and tell them their going to hell. I will discuss my faith if asked. But really, to each their own. Follow what you believe to be the right path. For me it's Christianity. Others may think I'm a fool. Still others couldn't care less. Do what's right for you. Peace.
2007-01-12 06:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by Char 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Whoever wrote this alteration right into a fething fool. "faith is the SUBSTANCE of issues was hoping for, the information" No. that's an oxymoron. faith isn't information of something, that's merely concept without information. Google "define faith" and you will discover this concise definition: "Aceptance of ideals, ideals, etc., which at the instant are not unavoidably demonstrable via experimentation or reason." there is no way you have "information" that some thing "was hoping for" will happen. no remember if that's "was hoping for" that's uncertain no remember if that's going to happen or not. that's impossible to have "information" that some thing will happen, no remember if that's uncertain no remember if that's going to or not, (simply by fact it hasn't got here approximately yet, for sure- And time shuttle with purely confirm ONE result, making it not "was hoping for" yet particular). temporarily, that's a load of finished f*cking nonsense, and that i propose you to handle whoever spouts those issues as delusional.
2016-10-19 21:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my personal experience.....Yes. Outside of that, I have no idea if that type of thinking is common. I have also met people of other religions (not christian) that think the same way. What is "right" for one might not be "right" for another.
2007-01-12 06:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by PaganPoetess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That probably could have been best stated by saying......." they can believe what they want as long as I am entitled to my beliefs"
But what you say is PARTLY true........we do believe that God's Word is the truth. That is what we want to offer to you and those who are outside of Christ.
We do hope that you accept , but cannot force you to do so.
We seem to be put down and discredited and admonished simply because we are concerned for peoples' souls.
But we were told it would be this way
2007-01-12 06:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by kenny p 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not every christian thinks this way. My approach is lets look at both sides. Let me show you in the bible what & why I believe and you show me what & why you believe. I'm not into judgeing that person if they don't accept what I believe. Thats fine. I've done what Christ wanted me too. That is tell others about Him.
2007-01-12 06:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Gummy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe all Christians don't think this way, but you certainly have a point that it IS hypocritical - as long as I can have the privilege of disagreeing with you but you can't disagree with me? Definitely hypocrisy.
2007-01-12 06:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by Paul H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The logic of church people is special. For example, Eve conversed with a snake.
Another example: I ask: how come everybody, even a righteous person, who doesn't believe in Jesus goes to Hell. Their answer: Since you don't believe in Hell you needn't ask the question.
Their logic is special. Thieir logic comes from the Bible. For example compare these two passages: (1)For the Lord so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son...
(2)And the Lord said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
But the Lord is unchanging, right? Does the Lord both love and hate the world, and always has and always will?
To sample the special logic of church people, ask them such questions.
2007-01-12 06:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I find it interesting that you are doing the very same thing you accuse these Chrsitians of doing.
That you took the time to ask this question proves that you think YOU are right and the Christians are wrong.
You mentioned something above about hypocrisy...hmm...
2007-01-12 06:26:08 · answer #10 · answered by digheyzeus 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋