Is it odd that I find it offensive?

Question

Several students scribbled crosses and bible scriptures across an atheist teacher's board while she was gone. I am actually Christian like them, but I find it horribly disrespectful and un-Christian. Is this odd or should I be this way. Considering the bible says "judge not or you shall be too" and something about not forcing religion on others.

Answer 1

hon you found it offensive because it was done out of disrespect. so its not odd. this is coming from a fellow Christian.

Answer 2

This is the precise reason why religion should not be allowed in schools. It causes too much conflict which takes away from the real reason for being in a class room, to get an education. I'm pagan and I find it extremely offensive. Of course if the situation was reversed and I was Christian and someone came in and drew a pentacle or pentagram on my chalk board, I would be very upset too. You are one of the good ones who think that forcing your beliefs on someone isn't right. Practice your faith in creative ways. Tell of the gospel, but be respectful. If they don't want to hear what you have to say, it isn't your soul you need to worry about. I believe in God, and yes as a pagan, i hear alot of crap about it. But, my belief ends with the organized religion part of it.

Answer 3

No, you are correct. It was wrong.

This is the kind of thing that happens when one side ridicules or insults the other. Christians have been under open attack for decades in this country, primarily from Washington, and the mainstream media. The courts and the politicians have been trying to eradicate religion in general, and Christianity in particular, from our culture. At the same time, mainstream media invariably portrays Christians as fanatics, greedy, superstitious and full of hate.

You shouldn't be surprised at the actions of these kids. What they have to realize is that you need to seize the high moral ground. You can't score points for your side if you are using wrong tactics.

Answer 4

What the students did was in a spirit of being mean. Nothing in their actions showed respect, or even consideration of whom they represent. The students were wrong, and you were right to feel the way you felt.

I must admit, how did anyone know that the teacher was atheist? Did she make it a point to be known? Did everyone else in the classroom stand up and tell about their beliefs or lack thereof. Just wondering how appropriate to the classroom subject that personal information was.

Answer 5

It is not odd at all. You have hit the nail on the head--"Judge not". Such actions only give Christians a bad name, and probably bolsters the teacher's own belief system.

I find that the best way to attract people to Christianity is to do your best to BE a Christian. I met a very beautiful man who never judged anyone, was generous with his time, talents, and money, and forgave people who had done him harm. He was a Christian of a denomination that I had always looked down upon before as being hypocritical--his example made me give that denomination a second look--and made me aware of my own prejudices.

Answer 6

These students were acting childish. If someone were interested in 'sharing the gospel' with this teacher, it would not come through crosses and scripture scribbled on the blackboard.

It seems that American Fundamental Christianity (I include in this category any denomination that feels there is only ONE way to God and anyone who does not ascribe to this way is going to fry in hell) is much more interested in pointing out that unbelievers are going to hell than living in a way that would make someone come up to them and say, "You always seem so peaceful. What's your secret?" In all the reading I have done on the life and words of Jesus, I don't recall any occasion where he had to give anyone a hard sell.

American Fundie Xtians seem to be going in the direction of Islamist Moslems: using their faith as a blunt weapon.

Whatever happened to living as Jesus lived?

Answer 7

As an atheist, I think it would be more offensive to Christians than to anyone else. When you start using the cross as a form of inuslt, what in the heck does that say about the cross?

As an atheist, I would just laugh and erose the board. What do I care about a silly cross?

Answer 8

Well, that sure would'nt make a person amicable to listining to
what a "Christian" might have to say.It seem the facts lend to the
Idea that these people are not Christians at all.I like the old saying;
(If you go sit in the garage,does that make you a car?)There are so
very many that claim to be Christians,when in fact they have no
idea what a true Christian is.Compare (Matt.7:21,22,23)also 7:13,14
The ruler of this system of things is strong and it take a thirst for
accurate knowledge to get him to (go away)Matt.4:10......

Answer 9

I would only answer what many of the other people on here have already said. However I would like to take the time to thank you for asking a question that seems to have united a group of very different people - very refreshing

Answer 10

They are making other christians look bad. They will never convert their teacher especially THAT way. it's called religious intolerance and the christians here in the USA are terrible about it


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