is that why they need emotional crutches like 'God' and 'heaven', because the life on the earth was too cruel to them?
2007-02-27 21:50:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i know a few christians with disappointing childhood, one has a father who abandoned her when she was 3 yrs old, another was sent to oversea at an early year by his parents, he was since 'lost', now he is a pastor
2007-02-27 21:54:57 · update #1
yes, most of them are from a bad childhood, educated people can also have a bad childhood, they try to find 'love' from a third source, but they can actally get love from themselves
2007-02-27 22:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, there are alot of people who feel unworthy of church due to their shady past not realizing that it is the very place where they are welcomed. Now, by your question and statements, I would hazard to guess that you have never been in a church and paid any attention at all to your surroundings. There is much diversity in all churches. One thing that you ignore is that one of the categories that some people fall under is "well educated". So, your insults are misguided. Why don't you take away your crutch of pride and hate? You'll walk straighter.
2007-02-27 22:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by ScottyJae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I know people who have never gone to church who live horrible lives and claim that God doesn't exist and that religious people are nuts. According to them, they're right, everyone else is wrong and religion is stupid. So, the answer to your question is no. As far as the rest of your statement,,,I'll just consider it like the other opinions that I may not agree with.
2007-02-27 21:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God did not protect you from your parents, he won't protect you from life.
Even though that had nothing to do with your question, I felt it was a semi-valid response. I do know a good deal of people that were molested as children who are now devout Christians and Catholics.
2007-02-27 21:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you forgot AA meetings or groups like AA...the higher power theory.
even in the military religion was forced down our throats...on Sunday morning in basic training...we had a choice...go to Chapel (church) or go on KP...duh?
not all people are emotional cripples but some of the worst terrorists are so called born again christian...please...don't hit me over the head for not believing what you believe...ok?
2007-02-27 21:55:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Most religious people come from a religious background. End of story. Politicians come from politicians, actors from actors, doctors from doctors....see a pattern.
2007-02-27 22:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by Michael E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are speaking of 85% of the population of the United States of America. Don't you think your presumption is just a little ridiculous?
2007-02-27 22:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy G. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so wrong! I come from a loving family that never abused me or meglected me. My family is filled with love for everyone
May God bless you
2007-02-27 21:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i came from a bad background. but not everyone had a bad childhood.
2007-02-27 22:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by oneandonlyness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what school gave you a degree but I hope you didn't pay for it.
2007-02-27 21:57:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋