doesn't it seem like christians say it's ok to sin because jesus died on the cross for our sins, so it doesn't matter that i am doing something wrong?? it seems as though they are just trying to not feel responsibile or guilty for their actions, because someone else 'supposedly' suffered 2000yrs ago and died for all there wrongs?
it seems as though christians in many ways contradict themselves, and the different denominations base there beliefs on the parts of the bible they have read.
i think religious people do more wrong then aetheists, but religious people are stereotyped and seen as good and holy people, and have some sort of safeguard to say there actions are ok, and all will be forgiven.
do the crime do the time? your sins won't be forgiven if you go to church every sunday, no matter how much soul cleansing you try and do, what you do, will be with you, and affect you for the rest of your life.
2007-05-28 03:00:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christians absolutely agree that it is not ok to sin. The difference is we know the punishment has been paid. To keep sinning and not learn from our mistakes, implies we must not be a follower. We are merely accountable for the sins we commit and are called upon to ask for God's forgiveness, meaning to confess our sins and learn from them. I don't mind the asking of the question, but don't pretend to understand how God works without understanding the Bible.
2007-05-28 03:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by Scott B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hoping that this question was asked in ignorance and not arrogance...Jesus died for our sins that does not give us an excuse to exercise cheap grace by repeated sinning. The Bible says we are to confess and turn from our sins. Humans make mistakes and I'm not sure what sins you are exactly talking about but a sin is a sin and we all have a sinful nature. You say "it seems as though christians..." well dont just assume and dont also assume that everyone who claims to be a Christian is really a follower of Christ. That word has become a broad term.
2007-05-28 03:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by who? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some "Christians" do look at it that way. Most, however, do not. The life of a Christian should be exemplary, and we should try NOT to sin.
It is true, however, that many atheists live more "godly" lives than some Christians. This is because many of those who call themselves Christians do so only because they believe in it, not because they're living it.
Christian is supposed to mean "Christ-like." It's a shame that some Christians don't seem to realize this.
However, there are many of us who really DO strive to be Christ-like, and try not to sin.
2007-05-28 03:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly for many people their soteriological knowledge is lacking and there are a few that believe in a lawless kind of faith as taught by some of the Reformers such as Calvin. For most they come to an understanding over time that salvation is a process that we participate in with the Holy Spirit and that we remain sinful creatures even after initial salvation, tempted by worldly and fleshly temptations which we sometimes fall prey to these snares. It is comforting to know that when we inevitably fail that we can, if we truly repent, receive forgiveness and continue after our relationship is restored with God. So as you note it is not our actions but our internal turning from sin that saves us and recognizing our vulnerabilities which separate us from God. We can fool others but God knows our heart and as Christians we must forever be knowledgeable that regardless of our works, every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess at judgment.
In Christ
Fr. Joseph
2007-05-28 03:15:12 · answer #4 · answered by cristoiglesia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there are some sects of Christianity that believe that way. But that is not truth. We are held accountable for every sin we commit, just like non believers. Salvation is an on going process. There is no "once saved always saved", and there is no E ticket to salvation. Salvation must be worked on daily. Jesus Christ died on the cross for all the sins of the world, not just Christians, but for all. A Christian is a person who has a relationship with Jesus Christ. For one to receive forgiveness of sins one must seek forgiveness from not only God Himself, but also the person one has sinned against. And then one must repent. If Jesus had not died on the cross for the sins of the world and spent 3 days in hell, for us, giving us the gift of salvation, we would have to pay for our sins after death and our punishment would be horrible. I always ask God to have mercy on those who have rejected Him and His gift of salvation.
: "As the Bible says, I am already saved (Rom. 8:24, Eph. 2:5–8), but I’m also being saved (1 Cor. 1:8, 2 Cor. 2:15, Phil. 2:12), and I have the hope that I will be saved (Rom. 5:9–10, 1 Cor. 3:12–15). Like the apostle Paul I am working out my salvation in fear and trembling (Phil. 2:12), with hopeful confidence in the promises of Christ (Rom. 5:2, 2 Tim. 2:11–13)."
2007-05-28 03:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Each sect has their own matter of views on sin. Some say once saved always saved. Some say confession and pennance removes them. Some say you simply can't sin, for there is no way out from sin if you live in it.
2007-05-28 03:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many that seems to take it that way....but it is also said Faith without works is dead. What I call baby Christians just have not learned enough, matured enough to understand the law is still the law....we no matter how hard we try can we live perfectly by it.....so we need both the law and grace.
2007-05-28 03:06:11 · answer #7 · answered by chico2149 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Christian whose sins are forgiven is given the righteousness of God in Christ to do what God wants him to do. When a Christian walks in the grace of God sin will have no dominion over him. The challenge for a Christian is to walk in grace and not by the works of the law. A Christian who breaks the law of the land, though forgiven by God, has to accept the state's punishment for his crime. Out of grace, whatever bad a Christian sows will reap a consequence.
2007-05-28 03:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by seekfind 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
while I think you have a point, it is more the catholics rather than christians who think sins can be washed away by asking for forgiveness. Catholics and christians are similar in many ways but they seem to be tarred with the same brush when it isn't always appropriate
2007-05-28 03:14:07 · answer #9 · answered by Paul R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, according to christianity, a good person who did nothing but kindnesses for people around him during his life but is an atheist will go to hell.
And yet, a child molester/murder who repents before he dies will go to heaven.
Doesn't make much sense, does it?
2007-05-28 03:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋