I'm a Gnostic Christian and it bothers me when other Christians of different religions tell me I'm wrong for believing the "way" i do. Have you ever been told by another Christian that your specific Christian beliefs or your specific Christian religion are wrong? How did this make you feel? What would you offer as a solution to end discrimination among Christians?
2007-04-05 05:55:03 · 21 answers · asked by Lifted by God's grace 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For Lou: Yes we do, so much that we've included other Gospels and Scriptures written by Jesus' disciples as valid. These other Gospels and Scriptures were not included in the Bible because no one knew of their existance until they were discovered in 1945 near where the "Dead Sea Scrolls" were found.
2007-04-05 06:10:57 · update #1
I'm not the one who is discriminating. I'm the one who is being discriminated against. I'm the "victim" NOT the "abuser."
2007-04-05 06:30:54 · update #2
When I tried to convert to Christianity (I was 15), I was always ostracized by other Christians for what I believed. I always felt attacked and actually started to have panic attacks every time I went to the youth ministry after church.
To make my story clear, I didn't experience ridicule from other denominations, but rather, inside the domination I was involved with.
The straw that broke the donkeys back was when the youth minister took me aside and actually yelled and me until her face turned red. She had been upset because I questioned something in the Bible. It was then that I realized I didn't need a guy behind a pulpit or his blind-sheep followers telling me what to believe and what not to believe. So, I quit church and never looked back.
Best damned decision I ever made.
2007-04-05 06:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Joa5 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two people can read the same exact thing. And come out with two totally different answers. Just because someone tells you something from the bible doesn't mean that it is wrong. It is just another way of looking at it. Not only one religion is going to heaven. Keep your eyes open, ears listening and be prepared for anything thrown your way. God Bless
2016-05-17 23:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a fundamentalist Christian and behaved in the boorish way you described. I honestly thought I was sowing the seed to set people the "right" way with God, when in reality, I was making a pest of myself and my church look foolish.
I have grown some, and learned to think outside the bible. I am now an Episcopalian (the liberal kind) and not only does it bother me when people try to tell be that I am not loving God the right way, but it embarrasses me because of my past actions.
The way I look at things, if God had wanted us to love Her in the exact same way as everyone else, She would not have made us all so beautifully different.
As far as discrimination goes, I simply state that they can believe what is right for them and I'll do the same. They only look as foolish as I did when they argue, so I pray for them.
2007-04-05 06:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they do, they have one major problem:
I am a disiplined student of the original manuscripts, and so even though I know very little of the world, I do know what is and what isn't written in the Word of God.
I am very interested in anyone who has an issue with what I believe, because they would have to discredit the very writings they supposedly follow. Some of them follow whatever their priest or pastor says, and don't really know whats actually written.
Also, keep in mind that we (all of us) are constantly learning, so its a good idea to keep an open mind and heart, and listen to what the person has to say. Then, if it doesn't align with whats written, I tell them so and show them why.
I always say: "if it doesn't fit, you must dump it".
2007-04-05 06:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have a lot of rather odd beliefs, not always on target with traditional christian teaching, but it really doesn't bother me at all. I've never felt any overwhelming desire to be accepted by others, so I just see it as my own individuality surfacing yet again.
2007-04-05 06:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so interesting! A Gnostic Christian!
I would like to talk to you more, but I have no idea if you are up to it. But anyways, the answer to your question.
I want people to tell me if they think I am wrong. And I want them to tell me why. It keeps me sharp, and also if I am wrong about something, I WANT TO KNOW IT! So that I can adjust to the truth.
2007-04-05 06:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you 100%.
Ive gotten to the point where I am moving away from tradition and denomination and titles in general.
My focus is to try to live like Christ has so plainly instructed us. I will live according the His doctrine. Denomination brings about traditions that Im not interested in.
Im sure that Jesus is not happy with denomination... just another way to seperate the body of Christ!
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2007-04-05 06:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It happens to me but I don't care. Some believer's think they are called to straighten the rest of us out...
I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit. If someone doesn't agree with me then keep going to The First Church of the Deep Freeze and leave me alone.
2007-04-05 06:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by 1sweet lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not one bit.
I love discussion. I love opposing views. If I come across a statement or question that trips me up, I know I need to do more studying.
It helps to always have peace in your heart and a smile on your face.
2007-04-05 06:11:03 · answer #9 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Gnostic believe that Jesus is God's son, died and rose again so that we can go to heaven? If so, then you'll hear no argument from me about the rest.
2007-04-05 06:00:12 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋