They always seem to have 2 sides to every scenario and use whichever suits them best at the time. Even the Bible with its vagueness allows for much interpretation which suits Christians just fine. If allows for justification in anything and everything they do. God is their scapegoat. Personally, I take responsibility for my own actions as an organism capable of independant thought. Saying things like "Gods will" allows for complacency. It also allows Christians to not take ownership of their actions as they feel compelled in their thoughts and actions. I find this truly bizarre and unsettling.
2007-07-21 14:19:14 · 24 answers · asked by CAnderson 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes. It's like when a kid chooses to believe in santa claus after he has been told that there is no santa claus. And then he/she continues to expect gifts every christmas and attributes every gift recieved in december to santa claus even when he/she sees a different person delivering it. And when you ask he/she what proof they have they tell you they believe by faith.
Being an atheist is being responsible for your life as an adult. taking responsibility for the good and bad in your life and for creating your own destiny. yes you loose that warm and fuzzy feeling that there is some creature above that blindly loves you but plots a burning eternity in hell for you, that something you cannot address will be addressed by this creature. When you really think about it it borders on childlike irresponsibility
2007-07-21 14:34:18 · answer #1 · answered by uz 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think you are putting us all in one basket.
I do however agree that many Bible verses can and are used to suit the individual and what suits them at the time.
However, I am a believer, but I take ownership of my own actions as do many others. If we are honest enough who else should we really blame but ourselves when we do wrong?
My conscience isn't going to allow me to blame God for my actions.
Good question though and I can see where you are coming from.
2007-07-21 21:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by tea cup 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many Christians are like you describe. However, the Bible is clear in most things. You need to search for all the compelling evidence. True Christians follow a higher standard of conduct. Many call themselves Christians, but, lack the proper conduct.
GOD bless
2007-07-21 21:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your observation is 'partially' correct; the key word 'partially'. Being 'partially' correct, also means being partially incorrect. Yes, there are more than one way to do things scripturally. One (of many) challenges for 'Christians' is to not just have Christ in their life; but to have Christ 1st in their life. (That was the basic difference between the sacrifices between Cain & Abel). By the way, Yes, Jesus was there, (Gen. 4:9) the Lord was the Lord Jesus Christ. (Addition to the word of God about 100 years ago, might hinder many from seeing it). Jews & Christians were given the '2 or more witnesses' principle; which applied gives them authority from God to do things more than 1 way; they just answer to God not self for their actions.
2007-07-21 21:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't sound like you're talking about a true Christian. Where does the Bible allow me to justify my sin? I have never come across a verse that says that. I am responsible for every single action I take. If I sin, I cannot justify it. My flesh may want to, but I know ultimately I can't and I must repent and turn away from it.
2007-07-21 21:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs M 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I also find it hard to believe that it's "God's will" for a million children to starve and die in other countries. These people are warped, you're right. Not all of them--for the most part they're kind people. But some fanatics are a bit freaky.
2007-07-21 21:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There's still time to accept God. Just because you are unbelieving doesn't mean he's not there. You can't force him to not exist. I am so sad that all atheists think we are so unintelligent and cannot take responsibility. Are we all not human? You act as if we are drones without intellectual thought. I perceive you to be uppity with a superiority complex. am I wrong about you? could you be wrong about me?
2007-07-21 21:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by buhing513 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Religion absolves them of personal responsibility. That is much of its appeal.
2007-07-21 21:43:15 · answer #8 · answered by Fred 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What I find truly bizarre and unsettling is that so many nonbelievers are so pre-occupied with what others believe.
2007-07-21 21:33:06 · answer #9 · answered by monte54que 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You have rather a confused view of what a Christian is or is not. We above everyone else are forced by our God to take responsibility for everything we do. We alone know that although God forgives sin, He also demands obedience to his words. You can't have it both ways. If you adhere to His directives, your sins will be forgiven...but if you do your own thing in spite of what He has asked...you are as damned as the person who does not believe in His existance.
2007-07-21 21:25:12 · answer #10 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋