I mean, we are all human beings after all. And to Christians especially who post attacking questions to aethists and the like, Christ taught us to turn the other cheek, not to return railing for railing! Granted, most of you probably don't do it. But too many do! Shouldn't we strive to live through example and not words alone? I realize that it is hard to not attack back when being attacked (and yes, I see it a lot more from aethists attacking Christians than the other way, but there's way too much from Christians attacking aethists and even other Christians), and I have no problem defending our points. But when we create pointed and mean questions which are meant to tear down others' beliefs instead of to build people up, that is not right! Honestly, do you think being mean to others will lead them the right way? I can see reproving, but lets remember they are our brothers and sisters. We should be leading examples of the type of lives that can be lived, not drive them away.
2007-02-10 16:41:17 · 13 answers · asked by Laurel W 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As long as society exists in its present condition, strife between religions, between people of the same religions, and between individuals, shall be a permanant feature of our lifes.
2007-02-10 16:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is a very good point. I sometimes feel that Christians are almost too defensive to the point that you wonder who they are trying to convince, you or themselves.
As a vegan I often experience opportunities to try to preach to people about cruelty to animals, but I need to pick my moments well as otherwise you make people even more determined to stick to their ways. I think Christians should be the same.
2007-02-11 06:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really understand a little o that but Why are kid mormons being so mean to kids of the other religons. last year a girl came up t my bro an said "you know the truth WE know the whole truth.I mean its just who we are come on people get real!
2007-02-11 00:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Nick S. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you see this is a problem true Christians who truly follow the word of God should have nothing to disagree about.but now there are so many different domination's .people follow words of man different ways there pastors teach.there is only one way .i don't this is what Jesus had in mind for his followers.please read this.http://lastdaysministry.com/ComeOut.htm
IT'S TIME TO COME OUT OF THE CHURCHES
2007-02-11 01:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since we are just people speaking through the internet, we think it's right to speak the way we want to on here.
2007-02-11 00:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by ✮Nikki✮ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think sometimes it's not us that we feel are being attacked but, God himself. Then just like Jesus with the moneychangers in the Temple -- look out
2007-02-11 00:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why assume that the way people answer online is the way they act in real life? It isn't, for the most part.
2007-02-11 00:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I will attack and fight the fundamentalists trying to push their beliefs in the public arena with EVERYTHING I have. I will attack and fight discrimination and hatred couched in Christianity with everything I have. I will fight lies, like what the right wing is now trying to do to Hillary and Obama, with everything I have. I will fight beliefs that are dangerous to society....like that of radical Islam....with everything I have. Don't tell me to get along with people who are absolutely my enemies. Their beliefs and actions are anathema to me.
2007-02-11 00:46:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. There's too much judgment and hate going around. Life's too short for this much negativity.
2007-02-11 00:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by TJTB 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most are fairly decent here, but there are jerks in every group. I try to ignore them.
2007-02-11 00:44:35 · answer #10 · answered by citrus punch 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋