Why do christians ignore the bit about non violence preached by jesus?

Question

Christ's teachings are ignored more by Christians than any other religious groups. If a rich man has less chance to go to heaven than a camel thru an eye of a needle, why is the Vatican chock a block with work of arts?
All religions are created by men and perpetuated by mothers on infants. What u learn in infancy, is almost impossible to unlearn.

Answer 1

Well, much as I would love to learn about the Bible from an atheist, its not going to happen. I base ALL my principles on the teachings of Jesus, including one of pacifism. The Vatican has no influence whatsoever in my beliefs. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Answer 2

I may be a bit off topic, but no person on earth is perfect. Although scientists think it's probable it is pretty much impossible to control your thoughts and emotions 100% of the time. I doubt any human being can live up to the teachings of Jesus 85 to 100% of their lifetime.

Atheists and liberals simply ignore the coincidences all around us that prove Christians right. In public schools and in other public buildings, Allah and Buddah have a place within those walls, Jesus and God do not. In hospitals people who come close to death sometimes report floating above their body and feeling at peace and sometimes talk to the dead. There are a couple of ancient walls that provide support for Christianity. One in Babylon, I think, it is a drawing of the mythic dragon that created all things. It looks more like a brontosaurus. Those ruins in Mexico with statues of dragons, they look like T-Rex to me. This is only more proof that man and dinosaurs lived at the same time. On an Egyptian wall there is what appears to be various vehicles we have today. That many vehicle carvings all on the same wall, they had to have been put there by a prophet. Any of you hear from the Bible that in the final days there will not be a church. In fact, I remember hearing that it will be illegal to preach. U.S. Congress is trying to pass a law forbidding ministers to preach homosexuality is a sin, this means it is likely that the Church's days are numbered. Finally, despite what some atheists believe, the Ethiopian Bible has text that other Christian bibles lack. This means God left us a chance to hear, to read, more than what is in our King-James Bible. Just because parts of the bible were written more or less recently dosen't mean what actually happened couldn't have been in oral traditions years earlier.

Answer 3

Because some Christians don't act as they should, is this a basis for an individual to ignore their personal responsibility to God? All of us will be judged by our own responses, not someone else's.
Your right, the Vatican is a very poor example of Christian behavior, but that does not diminish the reality of God nor His call for us to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
The truth of Jesus can overcome all the nonsense we've learned since birth.

Answer 4

You need to read the Gospels for yourself. Christianity is warfare. The Bible does encourage seeking peace as much as possible-but does prohibit defense-eye for an eye.
As far as religion being created by man-you are correct. Every person knows there is a God and we create ways to comprehend an execute what we feel a relationship with God should be like. Christianity is an exception-God ordained a specific style of worship and understanding and man usually does not follow it.

Answer 5

I'm glad you make such, ahem, well-reasoned arguments. Your question was good until I got into the text of it. You are apparently "chock-a-block" full of objections to Christianity that you haven't thought about much.

The answer is "we don't." You need to understand that Jesus was talking in terms of personal vendettas. He never said that a duly appointed and legitimate state could not protect itself. Don't forget he also told his disciples to take a sword at one point - for what purpose if not to defend themselves? The bit about the eye of the needle was a valid illustration of how riches can make it difficult to believe and be saved - but right after that, He says "with man this is impossible, but all things are possible with God."

If you are seriously asking questions, and not just being a mindless neo-atheist troll, you need to consider the context before spouting off. I'd be happy to discuss this with you more - please contact me personally if you are really interested in talking.

Answer 6

Violence begets violence. I'm the first one to talk about the violence of the ancient christian (For refrence see the millions of witches burned alive or the entire population of native americans in case there's any christians on here trying to play the moral highroad we're not the violent ones, muslims are crap) But in reality, Christians, Muslims, and all the others are no more or less violent than any other belief system. Humans are a tribal, warlike species. The only diffrence is now instead of justifying it we are enlightened enough that we should be trying to change it. How about we start by not picking fights anymore?
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Answer 7

U are reading the lines, but the bible contains more information between the lines.
Jesus also got violent in the temple and took a rope and chased the merchants who made god house into a market place. Jesus wanted peace but he has never preached about non violence, maybe it was Gandhiji of India who preached and practised non violence, and got India independence by his excellent application of non violence.

Answer 8

that's no longer preaching/advocating hate, it is in simple terms prophesying a certainty. on account that many, if no longer maximum , won't in any respect settle for His way, it does, and could reason branch even between households. ie: a kin of atheists- one member will become a follower of the Messiah and shows his faith brazenly. this could reason branch, or maybe betrayal in many situations. whilst "christianity" replaced into unlawful, many kinfolk became in mothers and dads and siblings, and so on. to the government whether out of worry for themselves, or in simple terms undeniable anger over the persons conversion. you're taking one verse out of context to objective to teach a element. it won't artwork. while you at the instant are not attracted to what He somewhat teaches, then in simple terms go away it on my own. or you need to look on the great photograph with an open concepts.

Answer 9

it's not that he has less chance, it's just more he has to give up. the rich guy whom Jesus told this had basically made money his idol, basically putting his faith in it and esteeming it higher than God in certain ways. So really, it's hard for someone who's rich to say "God first, money later", as well, humans in general like money, spend unwisely, and don't like to be generous unless it inflates their ego.

and what about non-violence? churches in general teach people to be non-violent. have you even been to a church service? what happened in the past is exactly that: IN THE PAST. a mistake made by those who were misinformed and took things too far.

and so you're saying learning to be kind, respectful and descent is a bad thing?

Answer 10

Why do non-Christians like you refuse to use fair judgments.
You group all as one.

You bias is showing!!!!!

Why do non-Christians like you refuse to study the words to find the true meaning rather than take a illustration and turn it it to a fact.

Your Bias is showing

Why do non-Christians like you spew forth "Facts" that are not facts. Example Christian Science Church was started by a woman.

Your Bias is show

Gee ...it is fun to make blanket statements I do not have to think at all......

Answer 11

Your question asks about violence, but uses the Vatican Bank as an example. Setting that non sequitur aside, Christ never said that he came only as a peacemaker. He is crystal clear that he also weilds the Sword of Judgment, and a mighty sharp sword it is.

If you want to attack Christians who don't understand the Bible, first you must make a study of it so your questions make sense.