Why cant Christians just talk about their beliefs without freaking out when someone believes differently. The conversation was great while he was telling what he belive but as soon I as asked questions about my concerns he turned into a scary freak and started yelling in a bar. I get the feeling sometimes that Christians are great about talking about their religon but TERRIBLE about listening.
2007-02-16 10:22:39 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Unfortunately, I think that is trait of many people in general...not just Christians. Some people think that they have things all figured out, and all their answers/beliefs are neatly filed away. They don't want you to challenge them, because then they might have to rethink what they thought they'd already figured out. Ultimately, this is usually a a sign of insecurity (with their own lack of knowledge)...
2007-02-16 10:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most of us were raised in the Christian religion being taught that God was to be FEARED and he would strike down the non-believers. So to answer your question...FEAR is why Christians freak out. That and being narrow minded. They have been taught that this is the only true religion and to ask questions is wrong, and to believe differently is wrong.
Thankfully, some of us receive enlightenment along the way, and realize that spirituality is about God and not about a certain religion. There are a lot of inconsistancies in the Bible. That's all I can say. Plus, many religions refuse to accept the ancient lost books of the Bible now that they've been found. The Catholic church did their best to keep them down. The Bible has also now been re-translated from the original writings. The King James version took a great deal of it out of text as they were not good with the language. It changed the meaning of a lot of passages. I guess people just aren't ready for change. Do what feels right in YOUR soul. Also, try looking up Gnostic Christians. It's very enlightening.
2007-02-16 10:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by mschvs_65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really don't want to talk about what anyone else believes because of course, they know THEY are right and everyone else is wrong. Besides that, they believe it is their bound duty to convert you to their belief, so I am sure that they consider it a sin to politely hear that other person describing the way he thinks and believes.
When I am socializing with other people I simply avoid getting into any discussion about individual beliefs. If I am ever asked point blank whether I am a christian, I reply pleasantly that I am not, and say with a smile that I never make any kind of determination about the worth of another human being based on what he happens to believe, but rather on the way that person behaves. Then, I like to mention jokingly...."I'm a bit of a health nut, but I suure would have missed out on a lot of wonderful relationships if I had decided to cross of my friendship list everybody who hated broccolli." LOL
2007-02-16 10:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens both ways. I am Christian, but married to an agnostic. We don't talk about religion much, unless she brings it up. I am very calm and logical and like to have discussions, but when it gets into doctrines she just doesn't agree with she gets frustrated and makes it personal. I have experienced this most of my life when I encountered those that don't agree as I do, but I don't worry about it too much. I think it comes down to the personality of the individual and not what they believe. Some people are just well tempered and others aren't. Also, some people get defensive when they are insecure in their beliefs or are ignorant of others beliefs. I, like you, appreciate when two people can sit down and talk, and sometimes just agree to disagree. Certainly though, it isn't a Christian thing.
2007-02-16 10:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the funny thing about beliefs... they're very personal. If you start telling someone that what they believe is wrong, of course they're going to get up in arms about it, especially when what they believe is unprovable and intangible.
That fact, I think, makes it much easier for a non-theologian to keep their cool under scrutiny. When you believe in nothing, it's much easier to write off someone who believes because you have nothing that you have to defend. If you do have something you believe in, you have to find ways to defend your belief... which can get hard when you have no proof other than "because I believe."
But maybe when you talk with a Christian about religion and you make the argument that they have no way of proving their beliefs, somewhere, deep down, they know you're right, and that puts them on the defensive.
And I'm sure alcohol probably contributed to your friend's volume and lack of listening skills.
2007-02-16 10:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Got rice? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Christians don't freak out about other people's beliefs all the time. It's not right to stereotype all Christians in the "Crazy Christian guy" category. The Christians that do believe in their religion strongly will tend to defend it. It's really nothing against you personally they just believe their beliefs are right and discussing them is usually out of the question unless you want to go through a full-blown argument.
2007-02-16 10:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by Gemini 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First the definition of Christian is one who tries to live the way that Christ taught us Then there is religion of which has many dnominations. Each denomination has different beliefs, and methods of worship. Therefore if one is talking,arguingetc. about religious beliefs,this person is only talking,arguing about religion(different denominations). Talk to a true Christian a follower of Christ. Your experience you my very well find will be different. A christian will discuss Christ, God etc. And like Christ, God, will listen.
2007-02-16 10:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is about shutting up and not asking questions. From a young age they are indoctrinated into never asking a single thing. For example, if christian kids asked their parents why don't they act like jesus, and be kind, generous, non-judgemental, and all that good stuff, they would probably get beaten to within an inch of their lives for daring to question their parents faith.
When these kids grow up, all this anger and resentment is buried just under the surface, so when you ask the same kinds of questions, they know no other way to react except explode.
2007-02-16 10:33:59 · answer #8 · answered by chaotic_n_cryptic 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are looking for a conversation with a Christian I am more than willing to disscuss Christian belifs and doctrine with you. My email is in my profile. Some of the best conversations I have had are with people from opposite belifs and ideas. And you are right. Some of us are very narrow minded, and like to hear ourselves talk to much!
2007-02-16 10:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by anamaradancer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shawn, what was he doing in a bar? If he was doing what anyone else would do in a bar, then I guess I would wonder if this is the kind of Christian I would want to be.
2007-02-16 10:26:20 · answer #10 · answered by bbjones9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋