That we should treat them as we wish to be treated - respect their views, respect that they're not trying to be converted, and avoid confrontation with them based on the prejudice of them being non-Christian. We should also be open to understanding (not necessarily agreeing with) their views and continuing to educate ourselves in order to be more loving and open toward others. I don't really have an opinion of 'non-Christians' as a whole people, I just have opinions of individuals as I meet them.
2007-05-19 23:31:55
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answered by Anonymous
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I feel sorry for them. Of course, especially here, you get really sarcastic comments from them, I guess trying to upset all the Christians. They don't realize that it actually does the opposite. It makes me so thankful that I am a Christian. I just remember that I was once in their shoes of not understanding. I'm not the type of Christian to look down on someone or feel like I'm better than them. I know from experience that there is no way for a person to get it until they have been on both sides. What I don't understand is how do the non-Christians believe there is no God unless they have truly looked for Him. I believe with all my heart that if a person honestly wants to find out the truth and they are able to take a completely objective attitude then they can ask God to reveal Himself to them and He will. The Bible says seek and you will find. It is amazing what God can do in a person's life if they're willing to let Him.
2007-05-19 23:50:03
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answered by Kris_12 1
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Well, I'm a Christian but I don't like most other Christians or non-Christians. I dislike most people equally.
And if you ask me if I care? No. All people are self-centered, self-righteous, and self-serving, and that is an absolute truth.
They all want to come across as caring, loving, self-sacrificing, and hero's. All with words, and no actions.
Today Bill Gates wants to help the poor people of the world with all of his money. Course, he could have done that all along couldn't he? And if he gives away a few billion what will that hurt him? Will that be a sacrifice? Absolutely not. So he over-charges for his products, taking our money, and now wants to be a hero. As if he can buy hero status. Not.
2007-05-19 23:47:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Hey, even some of the Christians I know and love are hard to be around sometimes. I look at non-Christians as an opportunity to win one by love and example, [not always on my best behavior], because that was the Great Commission.
When I was a new convert, I won some by my enthusiasm, but I know I drove some away because I lacked wisdom and patience, still not my strong suits, but I try.
2007-05-19 23:36:25
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answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6
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They are just the same humans created in the image of God.
Christian love can not only just be isolated. Its so contaminating that they are the object of jealousy and hatred by other religions either in the east or western cults, north and or south. Thats why world history is full of christian persecution records and even in their own country of USA &
etc, they are terrorized.
2007-05-19 23:49:53
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answered by periclesundag 4
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To be honest I think that they are missing out on so much, I know that my life has improved in quality peace and purpose since I have become a christian, I could never go back to they way I used to be as it seems so very empty without God and I would love for those who do not know God to have the experiences that I have had, but each to their own. As for non Christians well I still have all of my oldest and closest friends who love me although they do not necessarily share my views.
2007-05-19 23:35:37
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answered by karina p 1
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What is more important than my opinion is ---YOUR opinion. When you talk about non-christian you include a hole lot of people that follow some basis doctrine that their is a spititual power in existance. Also. for centries that human life is precious and ceremonies were performed at the grave of loved ones. Lucifer believes in God as he was tossed out of heaven on his keyster. I am not a theologian or any kind of priest---the only thing I know is that my life is mo-better with Jesus.
See ya in church...
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2007-05-20 00:08:14
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answered by Gerald 6
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Religion is a unique force in society. It motivates individuals to do both good and evil. Historically, it has promoted: an end to slavery, racial integration, equal rights for women, and equal rights for gays and lesbians. It has motivated individuals to create massive support services for the poor, the sick, the hurting, and the broken. Conversely, it has been used to justify slavery, racial segregation, oppression of women, discrimination against homosexuals, genocides, exterminations of minorities, and other horrendous evils.
Religion motivates some to dedicate their lives to help the poor and needy. (e.g. Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer, Mother Teresa.) It drives others to exterminate as many "heretics" as they can. Over the past two decades we have seen religiously-motivated mass murders and genocides in Bosnia, East Timor, Indonesia, India, Kosovo, the Middle East, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tibet, etc.
Religion has the capability to generate unselfish love in some people, and vicious, raw hatred in others.
2007-05-19 23:46:12
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answered by Anonymous
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That's very broad in question (non-christians are most of the earth and non-Christians are not all alike). But as a general statement:
They are human and are created in the image of God and therefore are deserving of being treated as such.
I see them as sinners that need to turn to Christ.
2007-05-19 23:44:28
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answered by Calvin 7
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I feel bad for them.They're being bamboozled by some real shady mofos who are totally pulling the wool over their eyes.
I was once totally deceived too and if I had only known the score earlier in life it would have saved me so much pain and misery.It's like how when you get older you wish you knew then what you know now.Or like how a good parent will want to help their own kids to avoid some of the same mistakes they've made and some of the negative crap they've gone through.But the kids never want to listen.
So the whole "I wish I knew then what I know now" thing is a good analogy because what I know now I could have really learned the easy way from the bible without having to have gone through life the hard way around.
The bible isn't known as the book of knowledge for nothing.
But as a kid you go off and get corrupted and polluted and perverted and blinded by all of the scoundrels who are all too willing to corrupt you and influence you to the dark side.Just like how politicians are all too willing to lie or cheat or say anything to get elected.
It's Just like in Pinochio or Oliver Twist how they go off and get corrupted by some shady characters.Life really "IS" like that.And you have to be on guard but being on guard is the part you don't learn until you are grown up and then you're all like "Boy I wish I knew then what I know now."
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I tried to honestly answer and everyone gives me thumbs down,lol 2funny
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2007-05-19 23:30:49
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answered by wqfahuar 3
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