2007-03-16 08:15:28 · 17 answers · asked by Barrett G 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And those who represent your point of view are all perfect, eh?
2007-03-16 08:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
In answer to your question, I would argue that Christians and non-believers are just like other folks; some are overly sensitive, insensitive, kind of spirit or not easily ruffled. In short, we are all imperfect people in an imperfect world just trying to get through the day. I believe charity of spirit is the most important quality one should strive to obtain. Such a benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity will enable a person to peacefully co-exist with everyone and make this imperfect world just a little bit more tolerable. We all have our inherent biases and flaws, but there is no reason we cannot strive to be better, no matter what our personal circumstances may be.
Intellectually, Christians and non-believers, like all of us, fall into the standard bell curve of intelligence, with the usual statistical distributions. I am a member of MENSA and a Christian, so I am at least one data point indicating that any assertion of inferior intelligence on the part of Christians might be flawed. Statistically speaking, there should be a few more of MENSA level persons that exist at the upper 2% of intelligence distributions of the population. Nevertheless, if you or anyone has some empirical data that supports an assertion about intelligence and belief or non-belief I would be interested in reviewing it for use in a conference paper I am authoring.
2007-03-16 15:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel upset about it. But God can use them somehow, even if they are doing their best to make Christians look bad. All of these angry answers against Christianity on this question are because they have seen only the imposters and haven't seen the truth. Instead of looking for it, they just take the answer that is given and say the Christians are stupid. It's sad, and I pray every day for them. I wish for it to change, but many Christians don't do the important things like praying, reading the bible, and going to Church so that they can be wise to those imposters. We are the body of Christ, and Christ is the head. The head is supposed to give instructions to the body, but sometimes it doesn't listen. Which is so sad.
2007-03-16 15:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it troubles me deeply, actually. There are so many that I often wonder if I ought to lose the tag. They hide salvation more than they show it. they turn a belief in love, sacrifice, and brotherhood and have reformed it into a blunt instrument to knock over the heads of others - disgusting! All I can say is God is watching you boneheads! And to those who really can't tell the difference between something useful and good and something deceptive and shady - i really am sorry for you (but God knows, so no worries, mate!). its sad - truly sad.
2007-03-16 15:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by outside 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are misinformed and need to start thinking. Many think they know christ but are wrong.
How do intelligent non-christians feel about the idiots and opportunists that represent your beliefs?
2007-03-16 15:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
embarrased and angry because bad things always stand out more than good things. That's why you still have people out there who use the crusades as an representation of how Christians can become violent when we don't get our way.
2007-03-16 16:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by ichigo_no_powder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody, not even Satan can hold Jesus down. Gods will will be accomplished in this life despite the best efforts of deniers and pretenders alike.
2007-03-16 15:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remorseful. I feel bad for all the people who are led astray, or discouraged, or embittered by their actions. I'm also sorry that they are either so prideful or unaware of themselves that they don't know they danger they put themselves or others in.
2007-03-16 15:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you don't know as much as you tell people you do... I think that's called infantile philosophizing. That can be dangerous, no matter what you're talking about.
2007-03-16 15:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by REN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not classify myself as part of any organized religion. I am a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. I love my Creator. I follow only my heart and soul. If people want to say that makes me a Christian, then so be it. There should be no classifications of followers of Christ. There should only be faith....
2007-03-16 15:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by Theresa B 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I ithink that it would be much better if they would learn more and speak less. Thank you for calling me intelligent. Peace be with you
2007-03-16 15:20:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋