Why do protestants continue the follow their religion when it preaches such hate?

Question

"Protestants tried beating Catholic teen to death: A mother has described how a sectarian gang beat her son with a golf club, broke his skull, then tied wire around his neck and dragged him along a road. Niall Ferrin, 15, suffered hearing and sight loss and underwent surgery following the attack at a north Belfast interface on Friday night."

http://www.badthinking.com/blog/index.php?title=protestants_tried_beating_catholic_teen_&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1







Now, does asking me why Im catholic even though some preists sexually abused children still make sence? NO! blamming all for the actions of some is wrong, this post is just to see if you can understand that. Now lets see how many of you dont finish reading the question shall we?

thank you flashdance31 for proving to me that people do not read

Answer 1

People are placing too much value on their religion instead of their relationship in God. I doubt anyones salvation that would beat another to death because of differences.
However, Belfast Ireland is a hot spot for violence in relgious beliefs.

Just another of Satan's tactics to give God bad press in non-believers eyes. We are called to be strong in our faith ready with answers and slow to speak and anger.

My heart as a Christian in Christ Jesus aches to hear such things that goes on among religious groups and children who are so young and confused by those who hate.

Answer 2

This took place in Ireland. The original reason for this Protestant/Catholic hatred there has long since been forgotten, or at least so mixed up in politics that neither side knows why they hate the other-they just do. The real problem now is extreme ignorance and pride. If that can be overcome-then there would be hope.
It is very easy to understand why many people hate the catholic church to the very bottom of their souls. What is not understandable is why someone would defend the catholic church. That is beyond stupidity. Only in Ireland, with the Church of England entangled in the roots of this bitterness does this become complicated.
Flush the whole mess down the drain. We need neither side.

Answer 3

You have made a good argument. As you stated, you cannot let the actions of the few solly the good name of the many.

They were a gang...in Ireland. Any group of micreants who are roaming the streets with nothing better to do, have a propensity to be deviant. Your article failed to mention that the young Catholic man was singled out because he was Catholic. It might be a coincidence or it might not be. Perhaps the youths just went after the first young man they came across. A Protestant woman even tried to stop the group.

Labeling all Protestants hateful just because of the actions of a few is wrong, and I am glad that you have emphasized that. Too often, society is quick to condemn a group just because of a few extremists (in any religion or denomination).

Answer 4

According to the Bible, God does not like religion. Jesus wants people to have a relationship with Him, not be forced to love Him through tradition.

Rom 1:28- And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting

According to Rom 1:28, God loves everyone and gives peolpe the right to love Him back or not.

Religion is man made. It is what confuses some people into thinking their "religion" is right while others is wrong.

According to the Bible, it is not the job of Christians to convert the world, but to preach the truth. People should respect other peoples beliefs.

God lets people choose, but religion(tradition) just goes on and confuses the minds of some people.

We can only pray for the attackers and the peope who were attacked.

Rom 1:29 & 30- being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deciet, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents

Rom: 1:28-30 shows that when people choose not to serve God full heartedly, He actually gives them up to a debased mind. God really doesn't want to let peolpe go, but He still lets us choose. Once a person decides not to truly serve the Lord He lets them go, which leaves room for other spirits, evil spirits. Limiting God to help change a person through either too little or no faith, causes some people to act wrongfuly without questioning the Holy Spirit first(which guides us).

Answer 5

Little Missy Kato,
I did finish reading your question. I always thoroughly read everything that is written before I answer any question. I am a Non-Denominational Christian and not a Protestant. We attempt to follow the teachings that are found in the Bible and have religious services that are like those of the First Century Christian's Church. I understand your feeling and you should also understand mine. The Catholic Church is NOT following the New Testament Teachings that are found in the Bible. I suggest that you spend some time studying them separate from your church members. Have a wonderful weekend and a glorious LORD'S DAY!.
Thanks,
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Answer 6

For the same reason that the Sunnis and Shiites kill each other. For the same reason the Christians burned the pagans. For the same reason the Muslims hate the Jews. Do you get the idea? I really hope that it's self explanatory that supposed religions of peace hate anyone who is even slightly different than themselves

Answer 7

'It's like I've often said, the Church is full of sinners. If everyone was perfect, we would not need the Church.'

What matters is Church doctrine, for without sound doctrine, how can one be lead into all Truth? Make Christian doctrine relativistic and you eliminate any power the Church had to aid people in their journey to salvation.

Answer 8

You make a good point. Not all Catholics are child molesters. Not all Protestants are killers.

HOWEVER, although I think Catholicism is a cool religion, in light of the recent political situation, you have to realize when you donate it is contributing to paying off legal fees for those priests. You are supporting that financially. It doesn't mean your religion is bad, just like Bush in office doesn't make our whole country bad. You see what I mean?

Answer 9

And who do you think started the Spanish inquistion. or turned thier heads while the Nazi's burned the Jews. Who do you think Shin Finn is? Do you think thier Protesants. Do you have any idea how many people they"ve murdered in the last 100 years. Who sacked Jeruselam, and murdered the jews, and muslims? They put men women and children on pikes. Which means they shoved spears up their butts, and let die a slow painful death. "Catholic" did this.
STUPID, STUPID QUESTION!
It's ignorant uneducated moron's that call themselves God's chosen that cause all the hate in this world, and the other moron's that beleive the crap that spews from their mouth's.It has nothing to do with,Father,Lord Almighty,Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, or what ever you choose to God.
Grow up! Get you $#%% history book out and Brush up!

Answer 10

I don't care if they call themselves "protestants" or whatever. I just hope that the law comes down on them in a way that they find most unbearable.