Why do Christians preach Love and Peace......but....?

Question

have such a violent history?

killing of the jews; the muslims; wars between themselves.... violence violence, death, and more violence....
but they talk about love and peace all the time....
the jews, and infact muslims havent had such a long violent history, neither have the other religions....

christian= believes jesus is the son of god.

Answer 1

Yes, the bible records some horrific details. It is a historical account, warts and all, of God's revelation to mankind. It also reflects the contexts of the periods under question. That mankind was slipping fast into utter depravity was reason enough for the creator of mankind to act. God was perfectly within His righteousness to deliver the ultimate justice to the unrpentent. Indeed, one person has found the total body count in the bible to be over 2.2 million persons. But let's not forget the total numbers of those that have repented after hearing God's call to righteousness.

Some will say, “But isn't God unjust to judge the whole world by Christian standards?”

God judges justly. “All who sinned without [knowing] the [Mosaic] law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law” (ROM 2:12).

Even pagans show “that what the law requires is written on their hearts” (ROM 2:15) if we honestly consult our hearts, we will find two truths: that we know what we ought to do and be, and that we fail to do and be that.

Although this may seem appalling to consider it is God's right to bring judgment on whom He desires, when He desires, through whom He desires, in the manner that He desires. Man simply does not have all of the knowledge required to judge God on this issue. The amazing thing is that God was as long suffering with sinful people as He was. What better way to impress upon God's children the sinfulness of sin than to have them administer a punishment for sin?

It is also true that the nations God commanded Israel to destroy (i.e. Amorite, Canaanites, Midianites) had enticed Israel to sin. God desired to put an end to Idolatry. What better way to eliminate Idolatry than to completely destroy the entire Nation responsible?

Women and children were part of God's judgment in order to completely destroy the influence and Idolatry of the foreign nation.

Although Israel returned to Idolatry time and time again, the Nations judged by God were responsible for their own sin.

It matters not how or when a person dies. It matters what a person's relationship to God is. If children are "innocent" they will be judged by God as such even if they die as part of Gods judgment against the nation in which they live.

In Romans 11:22 we read:
"Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off."

Answer 2

Because those who do such things are hypocrites.
But,for the sake of clarity....
Yes,Christians killed the Jews-but so did many other religous follwers,like the Muslims.In addition,for the first few hundred years of Christianity,it was the *Christians* being hunted down and killed.
No,the Jews have not had a long and violent history,but yes,Muslims have,and theirs is far more violent than what they would like you to think.

Answer 3

because they don't have the truth, true Christian's should remain neutral in all political politics, they put there complete trust in the eternal king the only one who can bring eternal peace.Isaiah9:6,7(the prince of peace), and also 2 timothy3:16,17, stats all Scripture is inspired of god, just in case you only follow Matthew - revelation. but you know there is allot of wrong teachings among most Christians, they do pick and choose what ever they want, and when you point out, "hey that's a false teaching", then they get mad, but Jesus did say that in the last days this would happen, whether you believe or not here are some really good scriptures to look up and read for your self. 2 timothy3:1-5, Matthew24:3-15 and you know Jesus said that his kingdom is no part of the world(john18:36) and he also told his followers to be no part of the world, and that if they were going to follow him, they had to pick up there torture stack, because the world would hate them, and for true christians who really follow &head to what the bible say's thats very true matthew16:24, and there are some great illistrions in matthew chapter13,one thing you are right is that there is alot of hyporicy, but it takes effert to find the truth, and if your not willing to reserch then why complain if you really don't wont the anwser.humble yourself, true christians don't fight,if they say "fight or be shot", they''ll have to shoot us because shouldn't be afraid of the one who can kill the body, but be moore afraid of the one who can kill the soul. endure to the end.. of this system, and then we will injoy a buttiful new paradise kingdom on earth, yes earth,thats a nother topic though.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Because if you can't convert them you kill them. THAT is what THEY were taught back then. " ANY who do not believe as we, must be punished in the eyes of God and if they will not convert, they must be put to death for their sins!!"
THIS...is NOT how I believe but it is historical FACT!!
Me, just a happy old Witch how loves everyone, good or bad.

Answer 6

(Matthew 10:34) - "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35"For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; 36and a man’s enemies will be the members of his household."
(Luke 12:51) - "Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division; 52for from now on five members in one household will be divided, three against two, and two against three..."
(Luke 22:36) - "And He said to them, "But now, let him who has a purse take it along, likewise also a bag, and let him who has no sword sell his robe and buy one."

Answer 7

Power...Some Christain just wanted power!

Answer 8

We all fall short form the glory of God. We need Jesus to save us. And He saves, forgives. All forgiven people go to heaven. : )

Answer 9

YOU BETTER CHECK YOUR FACTS CAUSE YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG, AND IF YOU ARE CALLING CATHOLICS CHRISTIANS THAT IS WRONG ALSO, THEY DISOBEY GOD AND TEACH PPL TO DISOBEY GOD.