We hear a lot about how displeased God is with us, and how we'd better shape up or else... But it's obviously not taking hold. What might Christians focus on, or start pounding on, to make us get in line?
2007-02-12 09:10:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Carrot? Sounds risky...
2007-02-12 09:14:29 · update #1
I am trying hard to think of something...
still thinking.... Nope, nothing, nothing would convince me it's true.
2007-02-12 09:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sara 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the biggest problem is so many christians go on their "missions" to save people and then say the most absurd things to these people that already have a negative view of christianity things like "aren't you worried about your salvation? don't you wish to be in heaven?" if you're saying anything like that to an athiest, I'm telling you right now... the answer will be "no" everytime, and you'll get laughed in the face.
Christians have this bad stereotype of being closed minded...oh wait, most of them are...
Many christians get angry and easily irritated when people don't listen to them, here's a news flash ATHIESTS REACT THE SAME WAY. The kicker is that an athiest isn't trying to promote a religion of peace and love. Christians make themselves out to be hippocrites, and that's what makes the rest of the world doubt them, christians in the public eye seem to be no more spiritually or emotionally enlightened than anyone else. It's questions like "what threats work best on you" that are PRECISELY the problem with this country.
2007-02-12 09:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by Peace Maker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing would work. They lose their stupid faith and become atheists. It doesn't work the other way. They're fighting a losing battle, and the biggest joke is that the more they tangle with atheists, the more of them become atheists! They're the ones that need to get in line, and they know it. That's why they attack atheists the way they do, because their ridiculous "faith" is shabby and shaky, and it doesn't take much for them to lose it.
Non-Believers
"Where No Religion is a Good Thing"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Non-Believers/
2007-02-12 09:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've never been threatened nor have I threatened anyone, either you are with God or you are against God it is as simple as that. Everyone chooses for their own self, either you choose to "get in line" or not, it's up to the individual you can't force anyone anyhow.
2007-02-12 09:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Angelz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start by having beautiful Christian women seduce me...use the carrot, not the stick!
2007-02-12 09:13:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
threats do not work
groups must appear consistant, yet not dogmatic - the first is ruined by the fights between various christian branches, and fundamentalist bible thumpers breach the second requirement
2007-02-12 09:20:23 · answer #6 · answered by Pope Barley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I saw this god split the sky and show itself to the world once and for all, then I'll believe.
2007-02-12 09:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Threaten me with money. Lots & lots of money & then I just might be persuaded to give them a listen. LMAO
2007-02-12 09:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"read the bible" ~ Ocean
I agree.. That's the worst threat and punishment of all! Believe in gods, or I'll make you read the bible!
How's that?
2007-02-12 09:19:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a question - isn't it already too late? I mean if the unforgivable sin is blasphemy(??), then I'm already condemned.
Right?
So my response now is "What, me worry?"
2007-02-12 09:16:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋