Christians seem to have a very negative view of humans. Is that why so many Christians do horrible things to people? They're taught that they're naturally bad. People become what they think they are
2007-02-01 15:24:25 · 35 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians (not all) tend to see things one way... Their Way. And if You disagree, You are Considered Evil.
2007-02-01 15:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by M L 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There is good in everyone, some chose to use it. There is bad also, if some chose to use it. We all have a choice of which way to go. I am a christian and I try to bring out the good in all I meet but sometimes that isn't always possible if people don't want to be good. As a christian I know I am not perfect, I worry, I lose my temper, I lose my patience. I pray for guidance and forgiveness from God and try to do better. I know our God is a forgiving God and for that I am extremely grateful. When times get difficult and I have had some of those, I can always turn to God and he is there for me and has and will never give me more then I can bear.
2007-02-01 15:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by JAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your not understanding what your hearing. Just because Christians read a scripture that says "all have sinned" there is no implication that any of the all is bad, it means they do not make any human into a God, including themselves. Its called practicing humility, being a team player, and shareing life. Don't you think that those who aren't christian and claim to be the final authority are making themselves into God figures over the commoner and more into saying that the world is bad when they make themselves into bombs?
2007-02-01 15:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Is that why so many Christians do horrible things to people?"
I assume you mean events from history centuries ago.
All your doing is focusing on things you find negative. You're also writing off Judaism with the story of Cain and Able, BTW.
What you need to do is look the bigger picture.
Christianity has produced charities, built hospitals, orphanages, and helped millions of people. When there's a disater, Christians are the first ones there. When Hurricane Charlie hit Florida in 2004, the Southern Bastist disaster relief was there in no time to provide 1500 meals twice a day in Wauchula, FL alone to anybody who wanted it (and that's a much bigger feat than it sounds!) The Mennonites used their vacation time to come to Florida to help repair people's houses at no charge.
Christians include men of science like George Washington Carver and Sir Issac Newton. Artists like Michelangelo , Raphael, and Grandma Moses. Men of music from Handel to Johnny Cash. Writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Philanthropists, like J.D. Rockefeller and Milton S. Hershey. People who risked their lives and their fortunes to help others live in safety, like Corrie Ten Boom, Oskar Schindler, and Harriet Tubman.
There are all the unsung heroes of Christianity, like street mission workers who help the homeless, Amish people whom are the first in line at a blood drive, or a volunteer at a Hospice who does Christ's work. There are untold numbers of them everywhere, but you'll never read about them in a newspaper or see them on the 6 O'Clock news because people only want dirt instead of roses.
So please, don't dismiss all of Christianity for actions by misguided Christians 1000 years ago during the crusades or because of charlatan televangelists. There is oh so much more to it than that! It is a beautiful religion when people really APPLY it! Claiming to be a Christian is not enough.
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
C. S. Lewis "
2007-02-01 15:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam and all religions stemming from those three) all have that basic mindset. They are very exclusive religions. Partially, becuase of their holy books but (christianity in particular) a lot also comes from the churches. However, Christ wasn't an exclusive or judgemental individual. He was very loving and accepting. This is why so many people accept the biblical Jesus but not Christianity's depiction. Ghandi said "I love your Christ. I don't like your Christians. They are nothing like your Christ.".
Please keep in mind though that the Bible in no way condones the hateful actions of Christians. You should call them out on it. Ask them "What would Jesus do?" or something like that... You will either make them think or tick them off. Either way, they will probably shut up.
2007-02-01 15:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by rocknrollcommando 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Christians seem to have a very negative view of humans"
Look kid, earlier this night I have read atheists say things like "Christians are like cockroaches and termites. You have to keep stepping on them" and a lot of other hateful crap. So you're wrong, it isn't just Christians. Christians are humans too.
Ever look at the news? Humanity sounds pretty negative to me. You can't blame it all on Christians.
And have you ever read about the Soviet Union? They killed around 40 million people. it was run by atheists. Every religion, every culture...even atheistic ones, have violent pasts. And violent presents, too.
So please, think about it before you label all Christians as evil. Asking questions like this is not going to help anything.
2007-02-01 15:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you know anybody that is perfect? We are born imperfect by nature.
And saying "is that why so many Christians do horrible things to people?" ignores the fact that people within every race, nation, religion, language, and creed do horrible things, but people within the same groups also do amazing things.
2007-02-01 16:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by shaunhelsom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children and adults are good, we all make bad choices. Evil is without having God. We must ask for forgiveness with our bad choices, children and adults alike. We are born with free will, I am a believer in Jesus Christ. All the pieces of the puzzle of life fit perfectly by reading, learning, knowing, and turning thoughts into action from the BIBLE (Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth). God is love, it's a beautiful choice, learning to love yourself and others.
2007-02-01 15:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by smily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not being negative, it's being truthful. Have you ever known anyone that was taught to steal, lie, or cheat. No, it comes naturally. Please don't judge a whole group because of the actions of a few. I know a lot of Christians and they don't do horrible things to people, myself included. God bless you.
2007-02-01 15:30:45 · answer #9 · answered by Phoebe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Holy Spirit filled Christian who was saved in my house not in some religious church.I believe in Jesus because when i asked Jesus to forgive my sins and asked Him to come into my heart i felt peace and love come into my heart.I don't have a negative view of humans I believe like mother Teresa believed I can see God in everyone.
2007-02-01 15:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That makes no sense Christians do not do bad things to people....Christians are taught to love even their enemies...
Besides Christians know that every one even themselves have sinned and come short of the glory of God......
By the way God Jesus is the only one that is good none of us can be perfect.....Any one that has stolen, killed, hated his neighbor, lied, cheated, is not perfect...If you know any one that has not done any of those things then they would be perfect I know of only one....Jesus
2007-02-01 15:32:51 · answer #11 · answered by TRUE GRIT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋