Christians, be honest with yourselves. Is this statement I copied true about you?

Question

Here's the statement

"They were brainwashed early on into not to think critically about things they don't understand....ask no question, pray away to the great mythical sky marshal and if things don't work out it's still your fault for not praying enough"

Answer 1

You forgot the other lie, I mean part where they have no education. By the way, put a shirt on.

Answer 2

Not all Christians receive the same upbringing.
But I was raised in a Christian home and I was told about God at a very young age (and I love my father and my mother for the way they raised me.)

Still, I had my doubts and for a while I lost sight of my faith, even going so far as to be agnostic for a while I am ashamed to say.
I had an experience that changed that.
So I guess to go from my own experience, I would have to say that your statement is false.
And no, I never felt brainwashed.

BD

Answer 3

That's so true. I can understand how our primitive ancestors would attribute destructive natural phenomena to the unhappiness of some supernatural being, who created these disasters to punish them for some transgression. Sorta like superstitions.
As our species evolved, and languages were created, there were members of our species who were especially brilliant, and sought answers that could factually be correct. In this manner, superstition was gradually replaced with fact.
The "religious" leaders at that time saw the power available to them if they could convince members of the group to accept the concept of angry or appeased gods. And so began the litany of shoulds and shouldn't

Answer 4

hey i'll be honest.
i think it's true about some of us.
hopefully as we mature and seek our own relationship with God instead of piggie-backing onto someone else's faith or experiences, we will find out that our prayers and questions are heard and answered (even if not always answered as we would like). and that God encourages our questions; He is not intimidated by them (duh).

my friend died of cancer and yes, there was one immature christian (a pastor, actually) who pointed the finger at others and said they didn't have enough faith and that's why she died.

but there were also mature believers (and other pastors) who saw the big picture of how happy she is now in heaven and how we have learned & grown together through her years' struggles.

i think your question could be related to immaturity in many other beliefs as well.

the way you phrase your first statement in the question implies that you think that all christians are like that. do you really? if so, that is sad.

please don't believe the media who make so much fun of us! don't believe the stereotypes. go meet some loving real, mature christians and talk to them in person!

and if you really want to understand us, try to understand our God. ask Him to help you understand. it takes humility but that is all it takes.

got humility?

Answer 5

63 now, "brainwashed" Amen .. my brain did and still does need cleaning , can "you" clean it for me ?

at 55 when I heard Gods word "taught" book by book, then lived it's teachings falling short as it says I will, yet "proving" every life circumstance "ahead of what "you" or anyone else could predict.

I will say "God bless you "punk" (see, not supossed to say that) I will pray about that, punks like you want "cosmic cookie stores" and an easy fix, no so, but God already knows my prayers, He just likes to hear me converse with Him.

He now says I was wrong to talk to you this way, but punks like you have been doing it for a couple of thousand years, God is still here, He says His book will always be here, will you in 80 ? Tell me, you "must" know the answer.

Now seeings you are really into this bias you have, just another ....... "what's your agenda ?"

Answer 6

Its probably not totally untrue. That statement is a bit exaggerated. I wouldn't rule it out completely when it comes to some of the thumpers though. There's extremes in every society, not just Christianity.

Its not your quote but you shouldn't spread stereotypes. Also, yeah, you should put on a shirt.

Answer 7

i never went to church. i started a year ago. my family never talked about religion, but here i am. a Christian. a believer. a follower of Jesus Christ.

God only gives you what you NEED. if you dont need something, and you keep praying for it, He doesn't have to give you anything. He chooses/decides what it is that you truely need to help you on your journey through life. He is always there giving you hints to lead you to Him. prayer is asking, but that doesn't mean you have to get it.

and i DO think about things critically. there are times when i question my faith. all Christian's do. its just being human. some so called "science" is making us question more. in Mark 14, Jesus' disciple questioned Him when he was walking across the water to greet Him. the disciple fell into the water, but Jesus helped him back up and asked, "why did you question me?" lovingly. God IS helping us. we don't need science to see that.

Answer 8

Most Christians that I know are very critical. A lot of us (myself included) did not come to believe in Christ until later on in life, after having studied a number of the other religions/philosophies out there. The dreamers are the ones who despite the tremendous power of the spirit which they feel within themselves insist on believing that this universe is a senseless collection of atoms.

Answer 9

Where did you find that? That would explain a lot of teaching out there. Seriously, where or who did that come from? Answer by adding on to your question

Answer 10

No, not at all. I was raised Christian but left the truth and actually called myself an atheist at one point in my life. the truth is God reveals his truth to those who love and seek the truth.. Has nothing to do with brainwashing it is a simple fact and a promise God gives us all.