condemn someone to hell when the Bible says not to judge? Is this hypocritical?
2007-03-05 22:20:23 · 17 answers · asked by trevor22in 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes it is and we don't have that authority. I am curious though. I have heard many many fundamentalists tell people of other beliefs that we will all go to Hell, but I have never heard one claim to have the authority to send someone to Hell. Is this a new cult that teaches that members can cast people in Hell?Or are you pointing out the hypocrisy of those who present Jesus as if He is hateful and wants to condemn everyone? Either way, I agree with you.
2007-03-05 22:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christians cannot condemn anyone to hell, God is the judge, but they can tell people that according to the Bible, unless a man is born again he will not see the Kingdom of heaven.
They can certainly tell people that according to God's word if you died today you would be lost based on what they know about this person.
But this should not be with a view to blast or ridicule rather it should be done in love with a view to the person concerned seeing the truth and accepting Jesus as Lord.
It's a bit like saying that I have no right to put your hand into a fire, but I can tell you that if you do it will burn and be extremely painful.
Some people will not like you 'telling them what to do' others will listen.
JB
2007-03-05 22:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by J B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think some definition of terms is necessary before we can use word. It is detrimental to use terms we don't fully understand. There is something called REBUKE - this is different from judging.
There is also something called CORRECTION - this also is a different term.
There is yet another term called REPROOF - you guessed it, a different term too.
All these three terms are very much far in meaning from JUDGING. All of them when used correctly are very harsh words -you would think you are being CONDEMNED (once again different from being JUDGED).
I your question you've used the terms CONDEMN and JUDGE interchangeable - as if they mean the same thing.
2007-03-05 22:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by RealArsenalFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Yes, IT is ALL hypocritical !!!
Yet there are some faiths that are open minded and tolerant!
Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities.
2007-03-05 22:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ssame bible says that the good people will be separated from the bad ones.Good to heaven and bad to hell.
2007-03-05 22:32:19 · answer #5 · answered by andrew m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not judging you. they only say you may go to somewhere else like dark place, dark path so that you may not be lost on the right path to go.That is a reminder from Christians.
2007-03-05 22:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is nothing specifically related to Christians. ALL judge other people in some ways.
2007-03-05 22:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by icculus 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
christian religion es a contradiction ,to how the book said 10 rules are broke every day all over spicily by Bush
2007-03-05 22:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by christian j 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well said. i say this all the time and to be honest what right do they have to say that any way surely they will go to hell for saying it in theory that is.......
2007-03-05 22:26:50 · answer #9 · answered by dragontears 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very much so. But then it has usually been the majority who pass judgment upon the minorities.
Blessed Be )O(
2007-03-05 22:52:04 · answer #10 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋