I am sure I am not the only one yet I also read alarming stories of other "Christians" that behave like nazis towards other beliefs. Do you think these people really represent the Love and Peace contained in the Gospel message of Jesus? I do not.
2007-03-07 00:20:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As an Atheist part of me likes it when they try to silence others. The fundies are seriously overplaying their hand and making religion look bad. I personally think that it is going to do nothing except diminish religion just like in Europe. That is a good thing.
2007-03-07 00:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I believe in free speech. I may not like what you say but defend your right to say it.
I find that some people will make a statement and when a Christian challenges that statement the asker wants to label them nazis or anti something or other.
Free speech is for EVERYONE including Christians. Why the double-standards?
2007-03-07 00:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a lot of Christians out there that claim to believe in free speech but really only believe in it if your agreeing with them.
I have seen to many of them on this forum butt in and tell askers of unorthodox type questions that they are going to hell, that they are devil worshipers etc. Like anyone even asked them. don't people have the right to talk about what they wish. And it wasn't Christian bashing type questions.I have seen Christians go to the Horoscope category and condemn to hell everyone asking a question in that category.
What about all of the boycotting of certain movies. There are even Christians in small towns that are putting pressure on local movie theater owners to not even play certain films in their towns, so then no one can see the film that lives there no matter their beliefs.
2007-03-07 01:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by cj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have certainly experienced Christianity at it's worst.
The problem is not Christianity itself; it is how people interpret the Bible into the Lord "sanctioning" aggressive, intimidating behavior towards others.
I was face-to-face with some very vehement "Christian" demonstrators, and believe me, there was no LOVE in their message. It was blatant prejudice and hatred.
A small group of them decided to single out a woman and they surrounded her, hollering insults and epithets.
She chose to call them on it and they were issued a citation.
In court, a judge explained to them exactly where the limits of free speech are, and where the line exists between benign "witnessing" and harassment.
2007-03-07 00:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Free speech is one of the cornerstones of the Bill of Rights. Whether you are a christian, buddhist, hindu, jew, muslim or atheist, it is vital to our way of life. It is extremely disconcerting when you feel shut down because you have different opinions.
Of course people, like "nazi" type christians, and even real nazis are protected, also. It can be a dilemna. I trust that truth will win out in the end.
2007-03-07 01:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I can't speak for other Christians on this subject. But there is an old saying, "It takes all kinds." I think that applies here.
I do believe in Free Speech. I was raised in it, you know. The United States typically gives that to it's citizens, after all.
2007-03-07 00:29:49 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is just my opinion, but I think those people, in their zeal to make God first place in their lives forget about walking in love. And it seems to me, that the media loves to magnify the negative so that nonbelievers get a distorted idea that all Christians think this way.
I think back to the example of Jesus Christ in the Bible. Just look at the teachings he gave in the Bible. I think it definitely shows that Jesus believed in free thought. He allowed the disciples to challenge teachings and didn't condemn people. One of the best examples of this was when he stated that it was okay to pull out a sheep on the sabbath. Why was that if that broke the law, because Jesus realized that you have to look at each situation individually.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2012:1-13;&version=31;
So, to me, Christianity welcomes free thinking.
2007-03-07 00:47:25 · answer #7 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't either. Unfortunately, they are the most vocal, so many people are soured on Christianity, and think we're all that way. Jesus taught love and acceptance, not hatred and intolerance. I try to follow the tenants of the old song "They Will Know we are Christians By Our Love".
2007-03-07 00:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think most of us believe in free speech, however God says we will be judged for every idle word that proceeds from our mouth.
You can say what you want as far as I am concerned, but God may be offended by some things that are said about Him, and might not be kind to those who blaspheme Him.
grace2u
2007-03-07 00:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course I believe in free speech and I'm a Christian.
2007-03-07 00:25:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, and offer you a star on that one.
I believe one thing Christians ought to be aware of before being active on this site is control over their emotions. I speak with conviction over myself because I slipped up and allowed the evil intent of those (who I know their sole purpose was to stir anger in me - as a Christian) to get the best of me. Now, I don't take it serious. I just answer the questions that seem to be asked out of curiosity.
God gave us free will and freedom of Choice so who am I to try to limit those of others?
God bless and take care, Homeboy! Nice job again and thanks.
2007-03-07 00:36:09 · answer #11 · answered by se-ke 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋