How many of you non-believers have met somebody that you know is a christian and just been blown away and realized that they have something you want? I know that I've met quite a few people like that and i love to see Christ shine through them. But on the other side of it... so many of us "Christians" don't love people the way that we're taught to by the Lord and there's something wrong with that in my opinion. We shouldn't be scaring people away from a life with Christ we should be welcoming them and all of their imperfections (which we ALL have) with open arms!
2007-02-17 07:11:56 · 25 answers · asked by cm 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you are not Walking in Holiness (Christ-Like), Call yourself a Child of GOD, not a Christian.
How does a Christian Act?
Look at Jesus's Life in the New Testament.
By the Way, a Child of GOD cannot become a Christian by "Trying to Copy how Jesus Acted and Talked" in his,her own power.
Although, it is Still good to Copy HIM.
Ditto...................
2007-02-17 07:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess I've seen a bit of both. I'm an atheist myself, but I don't think that anyone can deny that religion does a lot of good things for people. I admit I would love to think that I am going to an afterlife. A place where everyone I know/knew would be. In that sense I am jealous. However, I'm also sad I don't believe in santa claus and the easter bunny anymore either. I cannot let my feelings or need for feelings change my objective view on this issue. When you NEED to believe in something of course it will change your mindset and outlook on things. I think that the church is great for a lot of outreach programs. It also gives people with no hope great joy and comfort. Again though wouldn't this tend to show a NEED to believe in something? I've often been asked by religious people, then what do you think we are here for? / What is the point of your life? / your life must be so empty? Again all of these mindsets show that if you didn't have religion in your life, you would fall apart. I don't know how you can even begin to think you are making a rational conclusion about a topic that you are already so heavily prejudiced about.
As for the way you treat people. This can become a VERY dangerous slope can't it? what is religion says you should treat a group of people a certain way? Ex. Gay people aren't allowed to have the title of "marriage". (I'm not trying to get into that debate I realized thats an entirely different section). My only point though is that you simply accept this as fact because thats what your religion tells you. How about jihads/holy wars? If you were an atheist you would have a set of morals and beliefs that were more individual. If you were a devout follower you would simply say, yes I shall do as told. Think of this too, an atheist does a good act/deed for NO other reason other than to help or make someone happy. Many times religious people have actions with the expectations of either reward or fear of something.
2007-02-17 15:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ordin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trth be told I had a girlfriend who became "born again" and became a lot happier, and her life got better. So I tried Christianity, but the more I read the Bible the less I liked the religion. I mean I thought Christianity was okay when I thought it was all love your neighbour like you would yourself, but really that message has been long lost, and it seems so necessary to "live your life for God." Doesn't seem to defeat the purpose of living, why should I spend my whole life striving to live like a perfect man/God and not just try to do the best I can, and help the people around me do the same. Striving for perfection is a battle no one will ever win.
Also, I realized the reason my girlfriend was feeling better was because she had worked out some serious issues that were holding her back in life, and now had a positive attitude in life. This positive attitude translated into her meeting new people, and having new opportunities.
Many people have had good things, or life transformations, but not all of them believe in God or the Bible.
And there you have it.
2007-02-17 15:19:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you say "they have something you want", you're talking about things like their peace of mind and kindness and loving attitude and all those positive Christ-like qualities, right?
If that's what you mean... then yeah, sure, I've met people like that. But I've also met many atheists and nonreligious people like that. I don't think you need Christianity, or any religion for that matter, to be that kind of person. My 92-year-old grandmother who passed away last year lived her life in a manner that I try to live mine, and she was COMPLETELY nonreligious. She had the peace of mind and love and everything that some people say can only be attained with the help of the Bible and Christ -- and I don't think she ever read the Bible once in her entire life.
Yes, I meet some great people who are Christians, but they don't want make me want to be a Christian myself. I think that answers your question unless I'm totally misunderstanding you.
2007-02-17 15:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe most Christians act the way that is not fitting to the Christian life because of ignorance. They still need learning just like we all do. Not even the best Christian can be perfect. It's something called a sin nature.
2007-02-17 15:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you that most Christians I know, I pity them. I pity them because they will never know their spiritual potential. I pity their ignorance, I pity their fear and I pity their blind faith.
If there is anything I envy about Christians it's how easy they have it in this country. Granted, they scream persecution, but if they only knew that their beliefs were the most respected in this country. Try being a Wiccan or a Muslim for a week, or an Atheist. You'll see how people treat you.
That's the only thing I envy. The lack of grief for what you believe. You have it so easy.
2007-02-17 15:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How many of you non-believers have met somebody that you know is a christian and just been blown away
is this the question?
i assume so.
okay, i'm not a christian, but i'm a believer of my own. so are you asking atheists? or all those who don't believe what you do?
i need some more info. i'm just not sure what you are asking and who you are asking it to.
2007-02-17 15:19:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I've ever reacted that way to seeing someone who thinks that they have Christ shining through them. People high on drugs have that same look, and I don't envy them. People with that look also tend to become ferociously and dangerously angry when they feel something is threatening their beliefs. They're like balloons blown up too much that are ready to pop at the slightest touch.
2007-02-17 15:20:46 · answer #8 · answered by Jess H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I'll admit I've met some nice christians but I've never wanted anything that they have. And they usually stop seeming so nice when they find out that I am a pagan...
I've honestly met many more atheists and non-christians who seem to have it going on. Not being tied down to religious dogma is very freeing and definitely more appealing to me.
2007-02-17 15:19:30 · answer #9 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"How many of you non-believers have met somebody that you know is a christian and just been blown away and realized that they have something you want"
Zero. ignorance, delusion and bigotry are not desirable traits where I come from. Although I met a couple of christian ladies I wouldn't mind doing some hot, adulterous, non-married, non-procreative fornication with. Does that count?
2007-02-17 15:15:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋