This is an embarrassment. I don't enjoy being associated with this kind.
2007-06-25 03:17:52 · 15 answers · asked by mrs O 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with you. And what some of our Christian brothers and sisters don't understand is that these fear tactics generally turn people away from Jesus instead of inspiring them to accept Him.
For me and most Christians, what led us to to become Christians was not fear of hell. It was the peace we felt (feel!) through our connection to Jesus. So many of us, Christians and non-Christians, struggle to find peace, struggle to find a connection to The Spirit and to others.The knowledge that Jesus loves us, that God is concerned about us, allows us to live with compassion for ourselves and others. To live with a peaceful heart.
If we feel inspired to share our faith with others, shouldn't this be the message we share?
(John 14:27) - "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
2007-06-25 03:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by Colin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, while it is true that many people are on the wide road to hell and few are on the narrow road to Heaven through Jesus, a lot of Christians don't use a lot of tact when talking about hell.
I can see both sides of the coin. Yes, nobody likes to hear, "You're going to hell!" But, if you know your friend has cancer, aren't you going to warn them about it so they can get treatment? It's the same with the disease of sin. We Christians want to warn sinners that their sin brings death (separation from God, i.e. hell) and that there is a way to be forgiven and have a relationship with God through Jesus.
The real weapon that we Christians ought to use is the sword of the spirit, the Word of God, i.e. the Bible. But Jesus talked a lot about hell, so if we want to be true Christians (little Christs) we will talk about it too. Besides, being labeled a fanatic is not so bad if you can warn some and save some from destruction.
2007-06-25 10:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by J P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Mama24, Yes I am in full agreement with you on this one,as you say it is an embarrassment and also so off-putting that you are hesitant to even mention religion to others.
The Gospel is a conduit of life not death and these people are bringing terror and the experience of death where they should be encouraging and building others up.
2007-06-25 11:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the only way that someone goes to hell is in not beleiving in God....i had someone tell me i'm goin to hell cause i'm pro-choicenad mind you my friend is also going to hell cause he's gay! that same person claimed to be christian...i told her how about the part where you arent supposed to judge?? oh let me add...she is pregnant and not married!!! i know this girl!! she got knocked up at 22 and unmarried so i go how about the fornication part??? she was so stunned that i told her "want me to save a seat for you??"
2007-06-25 11:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hell is a christian concept and I am surprised you get a reaction out of it because christians are told this stuff every day of week and twice on sundays
2007-06-25 10:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by George L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lucky for me Jews dont believe in hell haha
challaaaaaaah
2007-06-25 10:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite an impotent weapon, as most of us who are "going to hell" don't even believe such a place exists.
2007-06-25 10:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To say one is going to hell is passing judgement upon somebody which is God's job...not ours!! Only God knows where anyone will end up.
Of course it is used as a weapon and shouldn't be!
2007-06-25 10:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by The Scribe Of Benjamin 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
whats the point if you say it, we don't care because its not real is it, so it doesn't work, but as someone pointed out, isn't that the idea, 'join us or go to hell' thing is you believe we will right, so if you say it at least your really saying what you think, one of those things ou cant win with
2007-06-25 10:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely sweet lips,read my new book,for i am "SATAN666"now you can go to HELL and have a happy time,me and my mate UNIT666 are the only two people who believe that all christians are liar's,they go to church to confess to their sin's and the following week they do it again????? Why do it in the first place,it does not
make sence,even to an ANTICHRIST,we don't say forgive us,we say stuff all of ya,and we will do what we like when we like,and there's nothing that you can do to prevent it right!!!
2007-06-25 10:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by the-Devil-is-King 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋