Did Jesus teach you to meet any criticism of your church or your christianity with accusations of hatred and bigotry?
2007-05-20 09:33:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No! To some degree. Followers of Jesus will be criticized.
However, hatred and bigotry, should have no part in a professing Christians Life.
Even God loves the sinner. It is sin he hates.
Christians are suspose to be seed sowers, sowing the word of God in the World. That is our mission and that is our purpose.
The Word must be spread with Love and Compassion.
Because its impossible to do this with hatred and bigotry!
Instead of bring people to Christ, some are pushing and turning them away.
There is not one Chirstian today, who at one time was not, an unforgiven sinner. There's two types of sinner. The forgiven and the unforgiven. But, the bottom line is - Were all sinners.
There is only one who was perfect! And he was nailed to a cross, placed in a tomb, and rose from the dead.
We as Chirstians suspose to be the light of the world. Refelcting the Love of God, through Christ to the World.
But, hatred and bigotry, are nothing but lamp shades, restricting the Light of Jesus, and the Love of God.
2007-05-20 09:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by n_007pen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If humans are involved, perfect is not possible. We have to accept that as a given. The beliefs, if they are based solely on the Bible, can be perfect for mankind.
Perfection is a relative thing. Meaning, what is perfect for one occasion might be imperfect for another accasion with different expectations.
Human ability to keep Christian values and principles perfectly is not possible. Fortunantly, Jehovah and Jesus grade on a curve. They judge our heart condition, our intent.
We must as the Bible says always be ready to make a defense for our faith in 1 Peter 3: 15 but it says "doing so with mild-temper and deep respect."
2007-05-20 11:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by grnlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was.
I think theres a difference between honest criticism and the lengths unbelievers and the media go to to mock and slander the church, Bible, and believers themselves. So naturally the more immature or impatient among us retaliate with hard words.
Hopefully honest criticism will be met by a good solid defense but it depends who you talk to on what day. We're Christians, we're not perfect.
2007-05-20 09:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not perfect. Muslims are not perfect. Buddhists are not perfect. Atheists are not perfect. Orion is not perfect, nor is 17Hunter. Jesus taught that none are perfect, that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and he quoted it from the Old Testament in order to fulfill the law and the prophets.
Jesus is perfect.
2007-05-20 09:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian.
I am openminded and willing to listen to different concepts/theories. I am dismayed that individuals like you stereotype whole religions because of some negative experience. There are so many things you could do besides antagonize intelligent sincere people who come here for help and support. You have been reported for your slighly sociopathic bigoted question.
From your earlier questions, it appears you are a troll. People like you should not be able to influence our society, alas.
2007-05-20 09:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by Lyra Silvertongue 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. All churches were organized by fallible humans. None are above criticism and any that think they are deserve criticism.
2007-05-20 09:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most christians do not know what bigotry is, as it is part of thier faith and reasoning ability or rationale
teaching all who chose differently a culture or faith to be evil is why exclusive religions such as christianity tend to be intollerable and call all who oppose thier polarized views to be worthy of hate and ridicule
Jesus taught Confucianism and Sophic wisom stories that were unoriginal yet profound and can apply today if christians, who embarass the symbolic Jesus they say they emmulate, would actually use golden rule past church goer "believers"
2007-05-20 09:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nothing is above criticism.
Especially religions that focus on hate-mongering and fundamentalism, when it chips away at secular law.
2007-05-20 09:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen..... You are Mistaken!
The Church is Not A Building or a Denomination!
(Luke 17:21) Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Thanks, RR
2007-05-20 09:39:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. All humans are flawed. All Religions, because they are run by humans are imperfect. I thought everyone knew this.....
I love the bumpersticker: Not perfect, just saved.
2007-05-20 09:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by Michelle A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋