Other than with hatred to their fellow men?
I can see how people long for a more spiritual connection to their dead Christian upbringings, but at the same time, a lot of these people just get a bit loonie.
Granted Western culture isn't the most positive environment, it does usually have checks inbuilt to gage one's fanaticism by.
2007-03-02 12:29:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is complicated -
I would be inclined to say that many people are told what they are supposed to believe, how they are supposed to behave, how to worship, how to pray, etc. But these things are better discovered on your own. Your personal relationship with God is a private and beautiful thing. It is not meant to be used for show. I believe a lot of "Religious" people are what I call "Stage Christians"
They go to church, quote scriptures, and lecture people but do not live by the rules. Some people just never get the chance to develop that relationship on their own because they are forced into a doctrine or lifestyle by their parents.
I am not saying this about Christians in general, but I have known people who call themselves religious but are the most hate-filled and judgemental people I have ever met. I think that the western culture is completely saturated with vanity and pride, and when you mix those things with religion you will get a lot of "Holier-than-thou" people, because appearing to be pure and spiritual feeds their own vanity and pride.
2007-03-02 12:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by amber ɹəqɯɐ 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
A true Christian would not exibit hate toward fellow men. I don't know how they exist, except to be hypocritical. Some churches, especially free will babtist or the like, are a cult. If you don't believe what they do, "YOUR GOING TO HELL!" They use pulpit scare tactics to brainwash people into giving 10% of their salary to the church. Don't ever ask them to donate church funds to an overseas Missionary. Their too worried about building a bigger fancier church and having a nicer parsonage. But, that's just what I've experienced. There has to be some good born again Christians. If not, then the world might end like the bible story about Lot in the evil city that was destroyed--because there were no good people left anywhere. Anyone can read the bible, you don't have to act SUPERIOR than others if you read it. It's a big story book.
2007-03-02 12:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
What often gets presented as born-again Christianity in this day and age isn't really all that Christian, at least not in attitude or spirit. It's what I call "Southern-fried Christianity". Really, it's right-wing Republicanism dressed up in a Jesus mask so that gullible yet sincere Christians vote for Reagan, Bush, et al, and unthinkingly support the less-Christian, big-business-butt-kissing Republican positions like shafting the poor and poisoning the environment. Oh, and don't forget the "Southern-fried" racism!
Real Christianity is married to Jesus Christ, not the Republican party.
I believe that Jesus is just as real in the 21st century as he was in the first. I believe that the basics of Christianity don't change--such as Jesus is the Savior, and love your neighbor as yourself--but that the packaging can change to reflect the culture we're trying to reach. It's the same water whether it's poured into an earthen cup, a crystal goblet, or a cardboard Dixiecup. I believe Jesus can be transmitted through rock and roll and rap as well as through a Gregorian chant. I believe you can find Jesus on the Internet as well as on a stained glass window. I believe that delving into the Jesus ocean, you can wade near the shore (kindergarten level), or scuba-dive into the deepest depths (post-doctorate level).
Jesus is relevant anywhere, but not all forms of Christianity are.
BTW, I call myself a born-again Christian, even though I'm definitely not, and hopefully will never be, a right-winged Republican. I call myself born-again, as opposed to a nominal Christian (in name only), because some 27 years ago I submitted myself to an experience where I asked Jesus Christ to come into my life, and he did!
2007-03-02 12:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Modern world your a little less than a amigma. Born again means the spirit of God entwines itelf into the persons soul being a councelor guide helper, to teach the truth about God and his creation and anything else he desires it also enables gifts or powers abilitys like desernment. And what Im deserning about you is fire burns and forever is a long time .You better take a look real hard and find some truths in life before you get a I told you so!
2007-03-02 12:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by chucky 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We breath in and we breath out. Our hearts pump blood throughout our bodies. We exist the same way all humans exist.
Where do you come up with the idea that a born again Christian hates their fellow man? That is the antithesis of Christianity.
If you meet a true born again Christian and are willing to study the Word of God, perhaps you wouldn't be so quick to label people.
2007-03-02 12:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by redeemed 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Everything has a place in this world, and it all also has its time, whether we think it is necessary or not. As long as that philosophy or that concept serves a purpose to make bright the heart of even 1 of its followers it will remain so.
Otherwise, it will eventually fade away naturally like decaying organic matter, if its time is ripe is will flourish, when its time is over it will crack, fizzle and pop with its last shout of fervor then fade away... like a dying flame of a burnt out candle....
Babylon was once a great empire, so was Gengis Khan's, Alexander the Great, Egypt etc etc etc, so many more, yet, when the time came... they could no longer stay that way.
2007-03-02 12:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Tenzin 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The happiest creatures on eath in our modern world are the born- again Christians. The introverts become extrovert. Visit the third world countries you will meet peoples all smiles inspite of extreme poverty. They have inner joy, friendly and loving because of Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior of all mankind.
2007-03-02 12:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
a million) confident, we are all proper. the end results of the autumn weren't as intense back then. 2) unfastened will, on the same time because it helps evil, is likewise a call for for romance. with the intention to utterly get rid of evil, God could additionally could desire to get rid of the opportunity of love. 3) God would not choose us lifeless, He needs us to stay. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, God has to let us know that there are consequences to sin, specifically eternal religious dying if one refuses to repent. in addition to, the purpose of the Mosaic regulation replaced into to instruct us that none human beings ought to degree as much as God's suitable everyday. consequently, salvation replaced into going to could desire to be a unfastened present from Him, quite than something we ought to earn. 4) The unpardonable sin isn't "blasphemy" yet "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit". From the context (e.g., Mark 3:30), it variety of feels to be attributing to devil that that's clearly and undeniably from God and consequently seems now no longer achievable. 5) it is not only soliciting for forgiveness that's substantial, yet fairly repentant. And somebody who in simple terms turns around and keeps murdering infrequently sounds like they have been fairly repentant. 6) i think of that's meant to be what we are to purpose for, no longer inevitably what we are able to accomplish in any respect situations and in all circumstances.
2016-10-02 07:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by federica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your stereotype decries my dehumanization and characterization as a subhuman, ladened with no other desire than to ridiucule you in PRIVATE with the other snarling, insipid, craven zombies who eat dead bodies, who you think are Christians.
Your ACCUSATION is stereotypical, inane, and somewhat boring.
In other words, I have enough sins of my own that I don't have time to CONDEMN you......you're really not that important to me or the rest of society. Have a nice day.
2007-03-02 12:51:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have read the answers and they have really made me laugh because i understand we born again christans exist because the bible speaks on times like this, and people whom don't believe, and mostly it say's there maybe very few who do get into heaven so we are made from tough stuff! God whom loved us so much he gave his only begotton son which is Jesus Christ our lord and savior whom died on the cross and shed his blood to give us life life lifelife and whomsoever believe shall have life !!life and Jesus said whomever wil save his life shall loose it and whosoever will loose his life for my sake will find it themselves for me. now the Question is how do you exist in this modern day society ? now that you have this answer for life.
2007-03-02 13:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋