Why do right wing Christians whine that they are being persecuted?

Question

They claim that liberals attack them, when it is a fact that the right wingers are the one's calling the liberals evil. Are they really this blind and full of hate? I thought Christ was tolerant and open to all people's, but if you follow right wingers logic, he is only tolerant until he sends those who disagree with right wingers to hell. Are they really this naive and ignorant? I really wish they would grow up. They claim that liberals make abusive remarks and then when someone calls them on their own abuses they suddenly don't want to take responsibility for their own actions.

Happily conservative... I guess you know all about whining don't you? Mine isn't a whine, dear. It's a fact. And, most rational and intelligent people know this already.

smellyfoot.... it is not a generalization. But I am trying to flesh someone out on these boards who deserves fleshing out. But I've found this to be a truth with most very naive right wing christians. They do have a persecution complex and it is completely unwarrented. Nobody in this country has attacked them but they have attacked many people themselves including gays, liberals, liberal Christians, blacks and muslims. This is fact.

Jenny, where does my question and posting exhibit hatred and anger? It doesn't exhibit any of those things. where does it say what party I belong too? and what does that have to do with what I'm talking about? You presume alot for someone trying to come across unbiased. I'm asking the question as posted. I suggest you re-evaluate the question because none of what you posted applies to anything I'm saying. As far as taking responsiblity for my own actions, I already do that. I'm asking right wing Christians to step up and do the same and to start acting like Christians as in Christ-like and humble rather than Holier than though and perfect like they think they are.

Answer 1

They thought they could put themselves up on a pedestal and rule over everyone with fear and hate tactics. That didn't work for mind control, so that's where the abusive behaviors came in. The cons are like little children throwing tantrums kicking and screaming when their own mistakes become crystal clear.

Answer 2

They are really that blind and full of hate, as you say.

But you should distinguish between the many decent conservative Christians and the "religious right" The latter are not Christian--at least nothing they do is in accord with what Christ taught. But they are right about one thing--they are beingattacked--by the many decent people, liberal and conservative, Christian and non-Christian alike--who, like me--are sick and tired of their hate, racism, bigotry, contempt for the Constitution,and intolerance of anyone who dares to disagree with them.

They brought this on themselves. And the attacks will stop when--and if--they actually start acting like Christians.

Answer 3

Agree,,right wingers are very hateful and hide behind their religion and use it as an excuse to attack people who don’t believe in their ideals. If the Conservatives showed a little more tolerance I’d be inclined to see things from their perspective,,and some right wing ideologies such as their concept of personal responsibility appeal to me but their “holier than thou” attitude turns me off.

Answer 4

I'm a Christian myself, and sadly I used to buy into that victim mentality myself. But the way the religous right and the neocons smeared John McCain in 2000 forced to me to take an honest look and reevaluate the situation. I agree that many of the attacks that the Christian right receive are indeed brought on by their own antagonistic attiude towards anyone who disagrees with them politically. They call liberals all sorts of names and outright bash them (Watch any episode of the 700 Club), yet cry victim when the liberals react to that.

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Answer 5

Did something happen today - either to you personally or in the media - that would spark this question? Because this question just seems like a complete generalization of both "right-wingers" and of "liberals" and doesn't seem to be a question with any value - more of just a show of your hatred for right-wing Christians. I find that people are fixated on generalizations like this, to the point that no matter whether it is true or not, it will always be true in your mind...

Answer 6

they have a persecution complex. subconsciously it makes it easier for them to do the things they do guilt free- 'if we weren't being abused, we wouldn't be so mean!'

no one is abusing them or persecuting them. they aren't the bosses of their nation. if they want to be or want a nation 'under god' (so to speak) they can go form their own little theocracy somewhere else. some people have reacted with hostility toward them, but they ahve brought it on themselves by being rude to people, trying to dismantle seperation between chruch and state / freedom of religion, and calling those who disagree with them names.

I do feel for those who aren't mean, ignornant, cruel, or disrespectful. they have had their religion given a bad name despite their efforts to be christ-like (forgiving, nonjudgmental, ect).

I read a very interesting article. the religion writing in the Chicago Suntimes did a review/interview of a book about atheism. she is an evangelical christian. the author and her found themselves talking about hate-mail- both were receiving it from the same group; fanatical/religious right christians.
they exchanged quotes from said mail. (some according to the columist couldn't be written in the paper).

Answer 7

It makes them feel closer to Jesus sharing persecution? I will never understand the so-called christians on here. For that matter I will never understand organized religion and especially the way it is going today. Zealots is the word that usually comes to mind. Some are just as insane as the people we are fighting in the middle-east who spout their religious hatred in the name of Allah. What god rewards people for killing innocent people, yet it has been done for centuries in his name. Makes me want to puke.

Answer 8

The problem, is that you're generalizing. Not all conservatives are 'blind and full of hate', no more than all liberals are 'evil.'

Your question is full of hate and anger, the same stuff you accuse the conservatives of peddling. Instead of being seen as just another liberal idiot, why don't you work on bettering your attitude and image?

When you do that, then you promote your beliefs and party instead of belittling them. You can't make a difference by calling people names and trying to make them mad.

Evaluate your purpose here. Is it to incite anger and resentment, or to better your world? To encourage others to see things as you see them?

Take responsibility for YOUR OWN actions and make an effort to get your point across in an effective manner.

Answer 9

Because the prevailing opinion in the US is religion is a subject which is taboo. Rarely are they criticized for their profound double standards, and their lack of ability to do anything but criticize others without any rational basis.

When they are criticized, they react with disbelief that someone could be so intolerant of christians. Because they believe this is a "christian nation" - they also take it as anti-americanism.

I for one think they shouldn't get a free pass anymore. If they want to push their beliefs into my personal space by legislating, they legitimately should be criticized.

Answer 10

They want it "both ways;" meaning that on one hand, they consider themselves the "Moral Majority," and yet on the other hand, they like to portray themselves as being the underdog and being persecuted. Ya can't have both; choose one.

But then, for many, "persecution" is confirmation of their fervency.