I went to a Christian service last week, and the Minister went on about how finding Jesus was the only path to salvation and happiness, and that you can't find it in any other religion. He mentioned Buddhism, Hinduism, obedience to the Pope, etc., as all being the wrong path. I was really offended. It's the same mentality that Al Quaida will use when referring to the Christian and Jews of America as Satans. Should I write him a letter telling him that it's fine for him to fine meaning in his religion but he should not put down other religions?
2007-07-21 17:58:53 · 25 answers · asked by holacarinados 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can do it, but in my opinion it would be like throwing a custard pie down a black hole -- useless, and a waste of a perfectly good pie.
2007-07-21 18:02:48 · answer #1 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but being a Christian is not a 'whatever feels good' belief. It is specific, Jesus is Lord.
Buddhists aren't wishy-washy about what they believe. Neither are Muslims, Islamics, Hindus...
I can't know green is green, but tell others that they can believe it is red, and everything will be just fine. How can a preacher of any 'religion' say that believing anything, other than what their 'religion' believes, is just as true or acceptable?
Discuss this with the preacher if you wish, but no letters.
2007-07-22 01:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't write a letter. Just as you're entitled to believe that he's wrong for denouncing other religions as not being on the "righteous path", he's entitled to believe that what he's saying is true. Furthermore, as the pastor of his church, he has every right to speak in any manner that he chooses regarding religious beliefs, others as well as his own. If he's out of line and not speaking in a manner consistent with the beliefs of a majority of his congregation, they will get rid of him and hire someone else. To criticize him for the expression of his beliefs is no different than his criticism of the beliefs of others... rather hypocritical in my book.
2007-07-22 01:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by rrm38 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't your minister and/or you don't belong to his religion, I suggest you don't. I understand that you were offended, but it sounds like he was stating what he and his religion believe. If you were one of his congregation, that would be slightly different but in you were just visiting, I don't think a letter would do much good. I mean, I supposed you could say you didn't feel welcomed... but again, I don't see what that would accomplish.
(and ugh, obedience to the Pope again? *rolls eyes*)
2007-07-22 01:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't think he's doing his side any good. I don't know if I would write him or not though. I guess you could put your view out there, but don't be disappointed if you don't get through to him. If it was me, I would never go back. I question any church that is so insecure that it feels the need to slander other beliefs. I agree that it is as bad as Al Queida. I think it is especially ironic that the fundamentalists that yelled the loudest about how evil Iraq was for having a Islamic law based government want to push Christianity into the American government.
2007-07-22 01:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
write him a letter its be kind to tree week wouldn't waste your time
most religions were set up to deceive and mislead us they like nothing better than to have people at each others throat it serves the purpose
we were divided by religion and language recorded history proves that
when you ditch this long frock brigade then you will discover that a Jew Muslim Christian Buddhist etc are all the same
we are all trying to find our way home
2007-07-22 22:44:08 · answer #6 · answered by Human Being Human 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means, write the letter if it gives you a peace of mind, but what a pastor does in his pulpit is within his rights to do as the leader of that church. If people disagree with his teachings, they will go elsewhere, and the church board will take it up with him. I would encourage you to write the letter or make an appointment to see him. No doubt he will be more than willing to sit down and discuss your concerns with you, as well as to explain to you why he feels as he does.
2007-07-22 01:12:54 · answer #7 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was just giving his opinion in his church. Don't go anymore. I personally wouldn't want a pastor to put down other religions in a negative way, but I also need to hear the truth.
2007-07-22 01:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by kim 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a Bible believing Christian church that is what you will hear. Jesus said 'I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father but by me'. The pope, muhammed and pagan gods did not die for your sins. Jesus did. He is preaching the truth.
2007-07-22 01:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dulos 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
yes...
funny that last week when my mom dragged me to chruch the pastor was also putting other religions down.
i hated that even though im not of that religion (im atheist)
but then again thinking about that. maybe writing a letter isnt a good idea
2007-07-22 01:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by ~I wish you could smile~ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋