This one person asked why God took her daughter after 17 years of praying & Chesirecat answers if she didn't believe she'll go to hell. Now if she's a Christian I don't want to be because she'll burn much faster than ANY atheist or Jew. Why are some people just so heartless that they'll kick someone after losing a child????
2007-02-27 15:44:34 · 20 answers · asked by gitsliveon24 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, if you are a Christian you really should not hate anyone. That is tough and really needs the help of the Holy Spirit at times. I read the answer that you are speaking about and was appalled by such an insensitive remark. I doubt if that person is a Christian. I doubt if she is even a human being.
2007-02-27 15:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by angel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You ask a valid question.
Some self-professed Christians seem to have left the "love thy neighbor" reservation when judging some of their responses.
For these types of persons, it is interesting and sad to see how some persons will behave when hiding behind the anonymity of the computer. As an "old guy" I have occasionally acted irresponsibly in my youth, so I can relate, but only up to a point. It is also readily apparent these persons would be ashamed if they knew their parents, husband, wife, children, etc., learned of what they write herein. They do their loved ones a disservice and dishonor them with such behavior.
The questions and answers one sees in this forum all too often represent a triumph of superficiality over seriousness. These flippant persons that post ad hominem, obnoxious, vitriolic items obviously have not formally studied the matters being asked for several years. Rather they enjoy mockery and proving that they really have no value to add to the answer and too much wasted time on their hands.
I am frequently embarrassed by other Christians' answers. I feel a sense of dismay over the obvious lack of deeper learning that is evident by many of the responses. Most seem to want to just fire off whatever pops into their heads, streams of consciousness, etc., with no evidence of reasoned arguments and synthesis of the issues. Some of the questions are often shallow or just asked for point building or something.
Unfortunately, many very good Christians have not spent enough time trying to learn and understand the theologies of the faith. Many also lack formal training in biblical hermeneutics, so they may misunderstand the full meanings of the texts they frequently quote.
I am not advocating that everyone get degrees in theology, only that they spend some time studying materials outside the scriptures so that their faith will be solidly grounded.
There will be those who call themselves Christians who will be foud wanting at Judgment day. By their fruits we will know them.
2007-02-27 15:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a little difficult to answer your question since we don't know what the conversation was. But this doesn't sound like it is a question of religion as much as it is a question of someone being incapable of feeling empathy or sympathy, or someone trying way way too hard to be funny.
And by the way, just in case someone doesn't know it, Westboro Baptist Church doesn't exist. It is a joke site set up to make fun of fundamentalism, but it seems to keep fooling an awful lot of people. I wonder what that says about fundamentalists, or at least people's perception of them.
2007-02-27 15:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by jennette h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is possible to dislike other Christians.
I think that Christians can hurt one another.
I think that it is easier for the religious to hurt Christians.
The religious aren't true Christians.
When you are talking to anyone who has lost a loved one it has to be done with deep feeling. If you can not do this, then do not attempt to talk with the person.
The person doesn't want to hear religious cliches.
It is an extremely touchy situation. It requires someone who is very sensitive.
More than that I can not say.
2007-02-27 15:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by chris p 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the newest fad, it is the newest thing that we Christians seem to kick ourselves.
And to hate a brother is however a major no no.
And by the way, a person that dies withtout Christ will go to Hell and though it is not always a smart thing to tell someone in grieving, however they did post that question knowing that those were going to be some of the responses.
2007-02-27 15:57:24 · answer #5 · answered by David 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Christians of the Westboro Baptist Church seem to hate absolutely everybody...except maybe themselves.
The intolerance shown to people of other faiths, as well as to fellow Christians of a different denomination, and the lame answers to questions about "Why bad things happen to good people" are two of the things that first started me down the path that led me away from Christianity.
2007-02-27 15:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think a lot of Christians here were appalled and embarrassed by her answer. Tragically there are plenty of unfeeling people who try to live by the law and not grace.
2007-02-27 15:50:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible to HATE Christians when you are one? Anything is possible.
Cheshire cat? I don't think she's a Christian dude. Unless there's more than one Cheshire Cat posting on here? Links would be helpful.
2007-02-27 15:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
But isn't that what a lot of Christians believe?
Wasn't she just being honest about Christianity; if you don't except Jesus you go to hell?
That would include *millions* of children and *billions* of adults all going to hell.
Do you see how awful it sounds to people outside of Christianity?
2007-02-27 15:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I gave her a thumbs down.. that was too cruel. It was mean and as a Christian you want to LIFT UP those that are hurting and not be so un-christian like
2007-02-27 15:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by pink9364 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋