Is the only true maturity Christianity?

Answer 1

I always thought myths were for kids.

Answer 2

Strange question with a twist, I think.

I am a Christian, and I love Jesus and his teachings, but I have seen many people of other faiths who are more mature than I am (and more mature than many other Christians).

That said, those loving (mature) people from other faiths are judged by me to be mature BECAUSE they are living up to Jesus teachings, even though they learned them a different source. So in a way, Christianity - ie following the same laws Jesus did - IS the only true maturity.

PS. I also know many deeply spiritual, mature Christians. It's just that not many of them seem to be on Yahoo! Answers.

Answer 3

Clearly not. I've encountered way to many Christians in this world who seem to lack basic manners and respect. For instance, In high school, I went to an alternative magnet school (it was k-12) that was known for having, unsurprisingly, a lot of children of "alternative" families (gay parents, or kids who had been born on hippie communes, pagans, etc). There used to be this group of Christians who would stand outside handing out pamphlets, and telling everyone, even small children, that their parents were "sinners" and were condemning them to hell. I would not classify that as mature, or even vaguely acceptable.

Of course, there are many Christians who would insist that yes, it is. The fact that they are so arrogant as to believe there is no maturity to be found amongst people who do not follow their belief system is incredibly arrogant to me, and therefore not a sign of maturity.

Answer 4

The really true mature Christian has the pure trust of a child and can love Him truly as a child.

Answer 5

To a follower of Christ it is, yet we need to define Christian. It is one who follows Jesus teachings and gives up their own lives and wants and desires for the redmption and love that comes from trusting in , relying on, and adhering to Christ and all that is of Him and The Father and The Holy Spirit. "Christian" means disciple, and the base word of disciple is "discipline", AND THAT IS what discerns the called from The Chosen. Yet to try to answer your question, many people show maturity and wisdom without knowing God, but our end will determine if the wisdom they aquired can change God's mind or not, yet this is coming from one who believes in the everafter so take it for what you think it's worth. Good question! thx.

Answer 6

To be a Christian, you seek to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. This can be called maturity. A transforming relationship.

Answer 7

Some might suggest that maturity lies in finding
Faith without the aid of dogma and
like-minded believers.

Answer 8

There is no "True Maturity" that can be shown outwardly in this physical world of the flesh. All maturity begins inwardly and should stay inward, for when you stretch it outwardly you create division(s) in life.

And it is the essence of those divisions that beget immaturity.

Answer 9

Hi BR: I think most Christians like to believe this. But the proof is in the pudding. When you find so many in their spiritual infancy spouting in such a "holier than thou" manner? Well. You know exactly what I mean because I've seen them attack you.

Answer 10

only those that r seeking God r true Christians.(and yes believe in Jesus)

Answer 11

Yes, pretending there's an invisible monster who's responsible for the world, not mankind, is the most mature thing you can do.

Or is it?