They claim to be so moral, and respectful, and yet insult the name we are most proud of in our lives.
2007-06-25 21:47:26 · 17 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The word xtians is very disrespectful to God and to the Christians. In the Bible non-believers are called heathens though.
2007-06-25 21:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why would you respond to your ignorance about the history of your own faith by calling people of another faith names?
If your lack of knowledge offends you, then pick up a book and acquire that knowledge.
And since heathen is not an insult to any rational person, feel free to call me "heathen" if it makes you feel better about yourself.
Have a nice day.
2007-06-27 20:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, call me heathen. What, do you expect me to melt into a puddle ala the wicked witch of the west just by calling me a heathen? It's not what you're called that matters, it's what you answer to!!
2007-06-25 21:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by i luv teh fishes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can call me whatever you want. I'm sure it would be no worse than I've heard before. In addition to that, it seems it must rattle your faith a whole lot to get angry over a belief. I'm not going to stop eating at my favorite restaurant because someone talks badly about it. How immature and thin- skinned
2007-06-25 21:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by renamed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me in the least. When I was young, i took music lessons from a couple who were atheists. They taught me to play Christmas music and church hymns as part of my lessons. I liked them alot. Anyway, they had two kids, a boy and girl. They were named Christopher and Christine. They wrote their names as Xtopher and Xtine. I just thought it was the weirdest thing when i was a child...but they were so totally normal and always treated me good. I guess they'll always be my 2 favorite atheists.
2007-06-25 22:00:06 · answer #5 · answered by Graham 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What exactly is 'Xtian'? How do you pronounce it? The word, 'Heathen' reminds me of a giant gathering similar to Wodstock, 1969. Please don't dis anyone who is a Heathen.
2007-06-25 21:54:37 · answer #6 · answered by Keselyű 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know where that "X" comes from, right? The first letter of "Christ" in the language of the New Testament. How is acknowledgement of your religious heritage insulting, Teddie? Do you find the chi-rho symbol insulting? The Ichthys? Or were you ignorant of their origins?
2007-06-25 21:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why?
Χ = the first letter of Greek Χριστος (Christos, meaning Christ).
So your taking offense = ignorance.
2007-06-25 21:58:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have not seen the X used in the word "Christian". However, in the word "Christmas" the X ("Xmas") was originally meant to represent a cross. I doubt, however, that most people who use the symbol today understand its meaning.
2007-06-25 21:57:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My God is too big and too loving to be concerned about simple insults. Pride is foolish. Jesus said, turn the other cheek.
2007-06-25 21:50:04 · answer #10 · answered by Rev. Bill 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋