These questions being asked are....?

Question

getting so out of place. I liked to come to this site to ask sincere questions to get insight. Or answer questions that others are looking for insight.

Please, does anyone respect that Jesus died for us and wants us to give testimonies or encourage one another.

There are other sites for most of these questions. Why does anyone choose to come to this site and reject what this sit is for?

Answer 1

You ask a valid question.

Not all non-believers who post to this Forum are hate-mongers. Likewise, some self-professed Christians seem to have wandered away from the “love thy neighbor” reservation judging by some of their written words. I will confine my remarks below only to those in both camps that act badly.

For both of these types of persons, it is interesting and sad to see how some persons will behave when hiding behind the anonymity of the computer. As an "old guy" I have occasionally acted irresponsibly in my youth, so I can relate, but only up to a point. I suspect that these persons would be truly ashamed if they knew their parents, husband, wife, children, etc., learned of some of the things they write herein. If their loved ones have departed this earth they may even be looking down on these persons from above and weeping at their actions. Clearly they do their loved ones a disservice and dishonor them with such behavior.

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.

The scriptures speak of persons who are vitriolic and flippant:

2Ti 3:1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.
2Ti 3:2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
2Ti 3:3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good,
2Ti 3:4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
2Ti 3:5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

Rom 1:26 For these reasons "...God gave them up to dishonorable passions."
(ESV translation)

The best solution I can recommend for you is to ignore the vapid questions or comments of believers and non-believers. It is very easy to scan past them and focus your eyes on the substantive and cogent items. If you spend enough time in this Forum the persons prone to ill manners become known quickly, enabling the ignoring of their wasted efforts even easier.

Likewise, the questions are sometimes poorly formed or are laden with underlying bias that tells the reader that no cogent and rigorous answer will satisfy the asker.

In fairness, I am frequently embarrassed by other Christians' questions and answers. I feel a sense of dismay over the obvious lack of deeper learning that is evident by many of the responses. Most seem to want to just fire off whatever pops into their heads, streams of consciousness, etc., with no evidence of reasoned arguments, proper hermeneutics, and cogent synthesis of the issues. Some of the questions and answers are often shallow or just asked for point-accumulation.

Unfortunately, many very good Christians have not spent enough time trying to learn and understand the theologies of the faith. Many also lack formal training in biblical hermeneutics, so they may misunderstand the full meanings of the texts they frequently quote.

Please do not misunderstand me as I am not advocating that everyone get degrees in theology, only that they spend some time studying materials outside the scriptures so that their faith will be solidly grounded.

Just keep asking questions in an objective manner and you will sometimes get useful responses. I try to answer questions so structured with a reasoned theological and philosophical response.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what kind of question you might be referencing, but look at it this way - when someone asks a question, sometimes, they may not be clear on what forum they should choose- but you can do your best to respond as you know how. Every opportunity we have is another opportunity to be an example for Jesus. Every little thing that we do should show his love for us. Every time you write something, say something, do something, you are being a witness in some way for Jesus. Your activities are not in vain. Just the mention of his name can bring 'you' joy and the same joy to others when they read what you have said. Other's rejection is only because they don't know. Those who do know the truth have a duty to expose the darkness - just as Jesus did. How do you do it? By doing what Jesus did. Saying what Jesus said. Loving like Jesus loved. Being patient with people, longsuffering and helping them to be established in the faith. Even the question that seems to be out of place deserves an answer. Satan can be thrown out just by challenging him to the task. Whatever you do - stay firm in the faith and in love.

Answer 3

My bad. I didnt realize this site was for testifying about Jesus and encouraging others in their faith of Jesus....

What a load. Why do you people feel such a need to encourage each other and testify? Isnt that like preaching to the choir? You should be stoked that we are in here, listening to your drivel - perhaps you might win yourself a convert...at least, youve got more of a chance at making a convert here than you would inside your own church!

Answer 4

I agree with you. But a lot of these people are non-believers. And they want to convert us and have us stop wasting our time on Jesus and God. But for once I would love for them to prove that God don't exist beyond war,famine,and disease. Because that is man's doing not God. At least Christan's have the Bible. Yes man try's to prove and dis-prove its existence too. But if all was for the knowing we would have a fountain of knowledge.

Answer 5

Are you saying that people aren't entitled to voice their opinions if they don't agree with you. This site isn't intended for Christians only. If you want to share your ideas then you better be prepared for others to do the same. Remember that thing......free will?

Answer 6

Because there will always be people out there bashing Christians for what they believe. Honestly, I believe the only real reason that Atheists come onto R&S is to try and validate what they believe. They voice their opinion, even when it's not warranted to be seen.

Answer 7

Perhaps you should look again what section this is. It's not a rah, rah forum for christians, it's for discussion of religion and spirituality.

Answer 8

Just because you think you are the only one who hold the 'truth', doesn't mean you should silence others with different beliefs.

The section is called Religion and Spirituality, it's not called "Christianity and for the rest shut up".

Answer 9

This site is not for testifying for Jesus, it is for asking each other questions about religion and spirituality. I'm sure there are hundreds of places that you can go and testify to each other, but this isn't for that dear.

Answer 10

This section is Religion & Spirituality not "For Christians Only"

Get down off the cross and lighten up a little.