and the Gospel.
2007-06-08 16:28:48 · 14 answers · asked by Chauncy B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; 16 yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
2007-06-08 16:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes you should. It will help you to actually think about what you believe. The Bible commands you to do this so they will know the reason for your faith. You will almost always be wrong because you have not really thought much about what you believe. We who do not believe have thought A LOT about it, which is why we don;t believe. You, most likely, believe because of emotions. You were at some youth conference and the youth pastor was singing "Just as I am" and you felt overwhelmed by the "Spirit" and you went up to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. Cute. Now what is it that you believe? Where did it come from? Is it the first belief of its kind? What happened in the years between Jesus' death and the 50 years until the gospels are written? What did the books of the Bible that were thrown out say? You don't know because you are wrapped up in emotion. Start thinking. If you think that "thoughts" threaten your faith...you should re"think" it.
2007-06-08 23:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by yp_plum_new_york 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that Christians should defend their faith.
Just like I will always debate them.
The problem is that what you classify as "unbelievers" are really looking to you to answer their question in a dignified and logical answer, Instead of "cuz the bible told me" Or the "guy at the church taught me this".
Belief should be within yourself. And what Plumpdn said is 100% correct
2007-06-08 23:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Milmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gentlemen, Behold!!!
-Crazy scientist from the New Jersey shore from the Aquateens.
2007-06-08 23:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
They aren't attacking Jesus they are attacking christians deluded beliefs about him, even Jesus would look at christians today and shake his sorry head
2007-06-08 23:38:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they make fun, feel free to ignore them. If they raise serious questions - whether historical, theological, or anything else - then they deserve to be thought about and given thoughtful replies. I felt it necessary to say this, since some people consider anything that disagrees with their views and assumptions an 'attack'.
2007-06-08 23:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by jamesfrankmcgrath 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Aren't you the little priggish self-appointed Defender of the Faith! You must be one of those ignorant bible-thump'n Ted Haggard fundamentalists.
2007-06-08 23:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And should attenders of the LGBT section even be answering the questions of some of the people on this board ask over there, insulting us for who we are (which cannot be changed) and wishing death and torment upon us?
2007-06-08 23:33:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Behold!!
What are you, Charlton Heston? Shut the **** up.
2007-06-08 23:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Biggest Douche in the Universe 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Shine the light...in everything that you say and do...who knows? You may be planting a seed!!
2007-06-08 23:37:59 · answer #10 · answered by ndngrlz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋