Jesus taught, and just do their own thing?
2007-05-21 05:32:57 · 19 answers · asked by shericomes 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For the would-be Christians who can't understand what I am talking about, read what tdon61 below has to say. If you still can't understand, I give up on you.
2007-05-21 06:21:47 · update #1
Absolutely. Christianity, or to be more specific, Catholicism religion is probably the most hypocritical religions known. They preach and preach, then they go home and do all kinds of "un-godly things", but as long as they're in that pew on Sunday, they're good people. Take all their ranting about gay marriage. They are the ones making the biggest noise against it, but bring up their pedophile priests, and watch their reaction. I'm from MA, and when gay marriage became legal, the catholics went nuts ! But now, after a couple of years, the sky didn't fall, the earth didn't open up and swallow all the sinners, the sun still comes up & how has it really affected traditional marriage, which was one of their biggest "concerns". King Pope just wants to be the supreme ruler, along with his buddy King George of America. If people REALLY followed what the Bible says, it would be a happier world indeed. The Christians just warp it all to satisfy their own agenda. Do your own thing, as the happy old Hippies used to say. You'll be happier - screw what all the religious bigots say.
2007-05-21 05:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Probably. Jesus was pretty controversial, yet most people calling themselves Christians are just going with the flow.
Matt 7:12-14 Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about. Go in through the narrow gate. The gate to destruction is wide, and the road that leads there is easy to follow. A lot of people go through that gate. But the gate to life is VERY NARROW. The road that leads there is so hard to follow that only A FEW PEOPLE find it.
CEV
2007-05-21 12:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by Timbo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is one of the themes of the Jesus story. Martyrs are only loved when they are dead. Even Jesus said so at the very end of his life when he cried out in total pain, "Why has Thou Forsaken me?"
God did not forsake Jesus, Jesus had no way to know that the path was painful unto doubt and disbelief, and even if he did, he would not have avoided the fall.
One of the ironies is that no amount of faith will survive the transformation. Transformation by it's nature is total, just like birth! You and I will be hefted up on the cross someday, and you can not prepare for it, accept if drafting a final letter for your loved one is important to you.
2007-05-21 12:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you believe that 99% of Christians do their own thing?
What is the source of this great wisdom?
If you did what Jesus wanted you to do, the first thing on the list would be not to judge others and make broad, unsubstantiated hurtful statements.
Good Luck and God Bless!
2007-05-21 12:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, they wouldn't hate you and your statistic of 99% is a little harsh. I though Jerry Falwell died . .. .
If you did everything Jesus wanted you to do, then you would be the only one in the world. We don't proclaim to be perfect, but we do love one another, try to love others, and pray alot.
The fact is, we're only human, but we have a awesome God.
2007-05-21 12:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no I wouldn't hate you. I think it would be great if you do as Jesus taught we all need to. ( and I don't do "my own thing") I do my best to follow the Word and his teachings.
But like the previous statements something is lacking in your question.
2007-05-21 12:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Krista 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is it that you think Jesus wants you to do that would cause other Christians to hate you?
2007-05-21 12:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by hagia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus wanted you to love others as you love yourself, and treat them the way you wish to be treated. I'm not seeing why people would hate you for that.
2007-05-21 12:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by Q 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alot of modern day christians don't obey the teachings of the bible and just pick and choose certain things to obey...but do what you think is right, unless it's something horrible.
2007-05-21 12:38:09 · answer #9 · answered by preppylilkitten 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, only about 75% - the rest are smart enough that they actually read the Bible and get what Jesus was saying.
2007-05-21 12:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by triviatm 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋