I'm really uneducated in Christianity. Please help!?

Question

Ok. My Mum is really against Christianity and so I have never been taught anything about it. Please fill me in

So there's Anglican, Catholic etc. Are these seperate religions or what?
Why are some Christians so hateful towards Jews?
What makes you believe in God? (I'm sorry I just seem to have trouble understanding)
Who wrote the Bible?
Do Christians feel sorry for those who don't believe?
What happens when you go to Church?
Do you have to give some of your income to the Church?

Thank you so much. I really want to understand. Sorry if anything above has affended anyone

Also if God loves everyone, does he love murderers and rapiests too?

So Christians are responsible for the death of the thing they are ment to woreship????- 'We all were responsible for His death on the cross'

So the 'sin' of me calling my brother a retard or a loser is the same as the 'sin' of a rapist or a murderer?

Nooooo.... Jehovah's Witnesses's really scare me!

Answer 1

1. Anglican, Catholic, etc? --- These aren't seperate religions, just seperate DENOMINATIONS, or SECTS of Christianity.

2. Why are some Christians so hateful towards Jews? --- Individuals hate other individuals because of personal experiences which I cannot speak of because I haven't had any as such. The Bible teaches that not only Jews are God's chosen people, but that Christians are obligated to love everyone, even enemies.

3. I believe in God because its logical and better than the alternative... (think about it for a minute).

4. The Bible was written by MANY people. The first five books called the Torah (Hebrew) or Pentateuch (Greek) were illegedly written by Moses, the rest of the Old Testement by their respective prophets, the Gospels written by their respective apostles, and much of the rest of the New Testement by Saint Paul. NOTHING was written by Jesus himself.

5. Some Christians feel sorry for unbelievers. I don't. I don't see anything to feel sorry for. That would be like feeling sorry for someone because they dont like my favorite genre of music. As long as they listen to some kind of music and experience it.

6. What happens at church depends on the denomination you attend. If you attend a Catholic Mass like me, you can expect a "Big game of Simon Says without a winner!" (lol).. but seriously, Its very regimented, with specific prayers, and the priest says specific psalms, and the congregation responds with specific responses.... its all in unison and gives a good sense of tradition (its called a liturgy). If you attend a Gospel Protestant service, you can expect dancing, live and vibracious music with a strong sense of "spirit".

7. Some church require specific amounts of donation, called tithing, usually a mandatory 10%. The Mormon denomination expects this. Catholics pass around a collection basket and you offer what you can if you'd like... many dont donate at all.

Hope this helps. Good luck ;)

Answer 2

I'll try....

So there's Anglican, Catholic etc. Are these seperate religions or what?

Those are denominations or divisions within Christianity caused by man's misunderstanding of the pure Christianity.


Why are some Christians so hateful towards Jews?

Some people ignorantly blame the crucifixion of Jesus on the Jews, it was actually Jesus plan to die for our sins. We all were responsible for His death on the cross. The Bible clearly states that we should bless the Jews, not curse them.

What makes you believe in God? (I'm sorry I just seem to have trouble understanding)

Asking Jesus to come into my heart was the key. After that i learned of the amazing prophecies that He fulfilled and the wonderful miracles surrounding His life. The Bible is an amazing Book; that is a big factor.

Who wrote the Bible?

God wrote the Bible through inspired men of God.

Do Christians feel sorry for those who don't believe?

Yes.

What happens when you go to Church?

What shoud happen is that you get a little taste of heaven on earth; people praising God and sharing the good things of God. You also should get fed the Word of God for our spirit. If that isn't happening in the church you go to, keep looking! Find one where it is happening.


Do you have to give some of your income to the Church?

No, but a mature Christian will support the work of God as he or she thinks is right.

God bless you in your searchings. Be sure to read the Bible often and pray. Don't forget to listen for God to answer.... He IS alive and loves to communicate with His children.

Answer 3

If memory serves; King Henry the 8th began the Anglican (episcopal) church after the pope refused to allow him to be divorced..

Not all Christians hate the jews. The evangelical Christians are the best friends the Jews have, They send a lot of money to Israel to help the Jews.

The prophets and apostles of Jesus wrote the bible. Later the scriptures were tamptered with in 325 CE when twenty scriptures were discarded, In the 6th century; reincarnation was voted out of the bible, then during the Christian reformation another 7 secriptures were discarded.

Some chirches ask that you tithe (give 10% of your income but you do not have to.

Answer 4

1 Anglicans split from the Catholics about 400 years ago.
2. Hopefully most Christians don't hate Jews nowadays, but they used to because they were prejudiced against people who didn't have the same beliefs.
3. I don't, and I'm quite comfortable with that. It's possible you don't understand because what people are telling you makes no sense.
4. A Church service is a ritual, in which a group of people say prayers, recite words, and sing songs. A preacher or priest will often give a speech or sermon.
5. You don't have to, but they strongly encourage you to.

Answer 5

- Not exactly. They basically believe the same thing.
- I'm a Christian, and I'm not hateful towards jews or anyone else.
- Repenting, and gaining forgiveness. It's hard to explain, but I felt in my heart that God exists.
- Witnesses.
- Yes. Most Christians (also myself) feel sorry for people who don't believe, because God forbid this is true, they will be going to hell. Whether or not they believe in God. Not believing in trucks doesn't change reality.
- You learn about God in Church.
- No, you don't HAVE to give some of your income to the Church. At least in my church, you don't.

- God loves everyone (including murderers and rapists. Everyone's sins are as bad as murderers and rapists. There's no "worse" or "better" sin. God hates all sin. And everyone sins. EVERYONE has the ability to be forgiven (Yes, murderers and rapists) if they simply repent and put their faith in Jesus Christ. It's as simple as that.

EDIT: God sees all sin as the same. Lying and stealing are JUST as bad as raping and murdering. No, it's not 100 percent the "same sin". But in God's eyes, he hates ALL sin. He doesn't hate the sinner though. And that's what I was referring to. Why you would even call your brother names like that is beyond me, but that's not my business.

Answer 6

The Anglicans are Christians and Catholics are Christians. They believe Jesus is God. Catholics believe the Pope is infallible when he speaks about matters of faith and morals especially when He speaks "ex cathedra". Christians don't hate the Jews. Jesus was a Jew. Christians are supposed to love all people because they have to follow the example of Jesus who loves all people. The Bible is God's letter to us. People wrote the bible under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. When we go to Church we talk to God and God talks to us in prayer. We also listen to Him and He comes to us in a very Real Way. We receive His Body and Blood in the Eucharist. It would be nice if everyone loved God and received Him and His peace and all His blessings.

Answer 7

Ok-Anglican and Catholicism, etc. are sects OF christianity.
Some hate the Jews because they think they killed Jesus.
I believe in God because He's done stuff for me.
Who wrote the bibel-no one specific, there were various writers.
I think the majority of christians feel for those who don't believe.
When you go to church-you sing, pray, get a sermon and some jokes.
The church has collection bowls that go around for money.
I believe that God loves all.

hope this helped!

Answer 8

There are alot of different Christian sects, but because they all say something different only one of them can be right. I've studied the bible with the Jehovah's Witnesses and I know that they are the true Christians. There are many things that makes me believe this, but one obvious thing that really separates them is that they don't celebrate Christmas and all the others do. The reason is that 'Christmas' is actually based on pagan beliefs and celebrations. Type in 'pagan origins of christmas' in google and you'll see.
There are answer's to all your questions and more. The best way though is to have a free bible study with the Jehovah's Witnesses.

One more thing, did you know that God's name is 'Jehovah'?

Exodus 6:3
3 And I used to appear to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as God Almighty, but as respects my name Jehovah I did not make myself known to them.

John 17:3
This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.

Answer 9

1.No.They are 'denominations' of Christianity.Sort of like there are cars,but there are different varieties of cars like a Porsche,Ferrari etc.
2.I don't know,but anti-Semites come in all creeds.The Bible clearly teaches that the Jews are God's chosen people,and Jesus was a Jew himself.
3.Various reasons.Many experiences in my life have led me to believe in God.
4.The Bible was written over a period of 1,500 years,by different people,all inspired by God.
5.Yes,we do.
6.At church,you fellowship with other believers.There's praise and worship (like singing),prayer,and a sermon.
7.You are not obligated to give money to a church.The money that you do give is used for various things,like upkeep of the church building,sopprt for missionaries in third-world countries,and local outreach programs like soup kitchens,support for the homeless etc.

I think it would be a good idea to get grounded in Biblical theology,evidence for Christianity etc.These websites will help,or you can email me if you have any questions.

http://www.allabouttruth.org/
www.carm.org
http://www.evidenceofgod.com/
http://www.gospeloutreach.net/bible3.html

Answer 10

god loves everybody- you don't have to donate your money its free- I feel sorry for non believers- people who fallowed and spoke with Jesus wrote the bible- what makes me believe is i was raised christian and Jesus once lived- Christians don't hate Jew's real Christians don't hate anybody.