2007-05-24 16:49:59 · 30 answers · asked by Stew 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It would certainly seem so......using their fictional god as the *enforcer*......
2007-05-24 16:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by Stormilutionist Chasealogist 6 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Personally, I think the fact that people are out there, with many new beliefs and opinions, it scares Christians (not just Christians, however, there are so many other groups to name...) The fact that so many people don't believe in God has caused an uproar; so in order to regain the peace, a greater emphasis is placed upon "Damning" the sinners to eternal chaos. Which is wrong. Everyone, religion or not needs to accept each others differences and for those who believe in God and preach the Word, focus on what was being said about LOVE, not damning those who don't have the same views as yourself. We need to cooperate to make the world better, this condemning nonsense hurts everyone; its just covering up hate with an excuse.
2007-05-24 17:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by Harlequin 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
No because Christians don't condemn anyone. Christians tell people the good news that God sent his one and only Son Jesus to take their place and to pay for their sins and that whosoever will believe on Him will have eternal life.
Warning someone that if they die before they repent and turn to Christ they will end up in Hell isn't condemning a person. It's just like telling someone who is starting to cross the street to stop and go the other way because a car is coming and if they don't do what you tell them they are going to get run over.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
2007-05-24 16:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Christians don't have the power to condemn people to hell. When anyone dies they will stand before a Holy God. God is not capable of sin and cannot tolerate it. It is against His nature. Everyone who stands before God will be judged. Anyone who has sinned (see the 10 commandments for starters) will face justice. God cannot tolerate sin in any measure, even if it is a very small sin. If you have sinned (you have) you will spend eternity away from God. God loves you and as such has provided a substitute for you. God has sent his Son Jesus to earth to live a sinless life. Jesus having lived a perfect/sinless life was sacrificed for all of those who place their trust in him. All one has to do is accept God's gift. God then considers your debt paid in full and you will spend eternity with God. It's not about protecting opinions..
2007-05-24 17:22:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not at all, my opinion doesn't count any more than yours does. I as a Christian, can neither save you nor condemn you. The reason that I tell you that Jesus Christ died in your place for your sin, is because He loves you and therefore so do I. And God tells us that sin is not allowed into Heaven. His word, not mine.
2007-05-24 17:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Non Believers own Words,Determine His eternal Home.
No other Person can make that choice,On that day it will be You and Your Creator,isn"t God"s Plan good enough?,You will have to walk on Jesus Blood to reach Hell.
2007-05-24 17:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by section hand 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a christian would not condem anyone to hell nor do they have the power to.
only God can judge.He does not desire for anyone to be cast off into outer darkness. That is why He sent HIs SON.
It is up to the individual if they will choose eternal life or outer condemation.
I will not judge, that i may not be judge with the same measure.
Hope u get it-The real TRUTH-
2007-05-24 17:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Christians cannot condemn anyone to anyplace. Non-believers do that to themselves by the choices they make.
2007-05-24 16:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by rico3151 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
No question needed just make that a statement and that is christianity
2007-05-24 16:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by Johnny W 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
No- people condemn themselves-
2007-05-24 19:31:40 · answer #10 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God is not willing that anyone perish, but that all would find eternal life. He does not "damn" anyone, we condemn ourselves by our own choice.
2007-05-24 17:01:05 · answer #11 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋