Before you go on, remember that Christianity is a 'lifestyle'. It is not relegated to the boundries of Religious practices. It is the founded and structured via the Word of God.
We are above these vicious attacks of this site. The questions lack no substance, and their only purpose is to stir your emotions with the intent of forcing you to verbalize your strongest opinions without the ingredient of Love. By doing so, it's easy to come off sounding judgmental and double-minded. This counts as a mark to the enemies side of the board.
I ask that we refrain from speaking on Emotion. I've been on the site for a while (including the off season), and I've realized a couple of things:
1.Atheist read the Bible (they just don't believe the Word).
2.The devil always uses God's word as a weapon to test your knowledge. (ref. Adam, Eve, Jesus)
3.If they can't prove you wrong, they'll pick a fight (ref."playground rules")
Now, knowing this, don't judge them. Pity them.
God bless.
2007-05-24 04:33:34 · 13 answers · asked by se-ke 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
UR thoughts?
2007-05-24 04:33:54 · update #1
Amen to that. Also, if you feel attacked by some responses, take it as a gift of humility, loving your enemy is by far one of the hardest principles for most Christians to follow, including myself!
God Bless
2007-05-24 04:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by DP 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pity whom? The atheist or the Christian? As a Christian I pity neither for my God is not a God of pity but rather a God of compassion. He has been patient with me and has loved me past all my faults (of which there are many) so I figure I'm far from being anything greater than anyone else. Therefore, everyone ought to be given the same love and acceptance that my God as given to me. Since pity implies being better than another, I reject the idea and submit that we are all beautifully made and just as screwed up as the next (lovely paradox, eh?) and all in need and worthy of the same love.
2007-05-24 04:44:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A wonderful reminder.
The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace, Peace and Love in Christ
Peg
2007-05-24 04:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of placing my thoughts, l would ask you all to consider these words from the scriptures:
Titus 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
Tit 3:4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,
Tit 3:5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Tit 3:6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Tit 3:7 so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Tit 3:8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
Tit 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Tit 3:10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,
Tit 3:11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
2007-05-24 04:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Micah T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am here,both in defense of the Gospel and to share with those who do not know..It is quite obvious,that many are not seeking truth,but rather enjoy tormenting those that are young in the Christian faith.... What many do not realize,is that God's word is "sharped than any two edged sword" and will not return to Him,void. Many are being changed,unwittingly,and by the grace of God will one day respond to his call.
2007-05-24 04:44:27 · answer #5 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Agree.
2007-05-24 04:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by sparkles9 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I take everything you said and apply it to Christians and yes, I do come away pitying them.
2007-05-24 04:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree 100%. We can't force God on them, we have to show them God's love.
2007-05-24 04:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by God's Child 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well yes I agree with you whole heartidly and I do use humor to get through....
2007-05-24 04:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by sassinya 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why do fundamentalists have to pretend to have all of the answers...and then posts something like this in defense of not knowing....
2007-05-24 04:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by G.C. 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋