Those that wear the tag of Christian....please?

Question

Spot bashing atheist and other groups. We are to love them. I understand your zeal, but look first to yourselves. Some of the greatest Christian converts I have known believed themselves to be Christian and realized that they only belonged to a church.

Just as when peter pulled a sword to protect the Christ , He was rebuked by Jesus for this action.

Most Atheist I have known were highly intellegent. As smart as they were would coment on a Bible that they had never read.

God speaks to our souls. not our heads. None may come to the Father less the Father call him and none may come to the Father but by the son.

Do you still feel a compulsion to fight them?
Love them.

Answer 1

I totally agree with you. Humanity in general is WAY too judgemental. I try to tell them they're wrong and tell them about God at the same time. When I comment on one of their questions, I try not to bash them. But at the same time, they bash us. So my instinct to protect kicks in. Yeah, I know get to the point. I will try to not to bash them.

Answer 2

Brother, I agree with you. We are not here to fight with atheists. However, some athiest respond with answers and questions because they do have the full understading of salvation and they are coming from a worldly point of view. Some of them, not all are trying to debate a spiritual issue from the flesh. So, when you do give them scriptures from the bible, some of them are offended by it. We try to gain people in love, but if the Word of God does not penetrate their hearts, then their nothing else left to do to gain them, except prayer. My point is this, clarity opens the door for understanding, but if clarity is not present it makes some issues worse. You have to contend for the gospel, in hopes that God will open people's heart and minds to it.

Answer 3

I agree with you, but also note how well Jesus used mocking when it was the best available response. (You brood of vipers, your father is Satan, that kind of thing).
I think everyone has a different witnessing style. The truth is a sword, and sometimes the quickest cut hurts the least.

Answer 4

You're right. Sadly, when people think they're right, they want to rub it in, and that's why you get such vitriolic people as Bob Jones.

I'm a strong Christian, and the temptation I fall to most often is to be mean or disdainful about non-Christians.

Answer 5

Jesus jousted with the Pharsees and when he was young with elders in the Temple.

I agree, not to slice off an ear, but there is nothing wrong with using a sword to put the fear of God in them with your jousting skills.

How else does one deal with an atheist, but to put the fear of God into them!

I'll admit, we are pretty pathetic at times. We aren't quite the artistans Jesus was. But we are learning by doing and training.

Answer 6

Hate? Not in existence. whats wrong with a little "ribbing"? Have you seen the odious comments/questions by these atheists? And I can't even poke a lil good natured fun at them? You don't think they even crack a smile? come on!

Answer 7

I really have no problem with anyone, everyone has their right to believe how they want. I love em all and I am a christian

Answer 8

Thank you!!! I feel the same way!!!

We need to love each other as Christ loved us. Even if "they" hate or rebuke us.

You rock!

Answer 9

i never feel a compulsion to fight them,

they struggle with this world just like i do, i only answer questions that intrigue me and ask questions that genuinely spark interest in me.

Answer 10

I am not here to bash anyone. I am here to answer those questions that I can that are sincere questions, seeking answers. Those that are just posted to stir up hatred, I don't reply to.