…and don’t even think of trying to tell me you don’t attempt to scare people. I mean the cross, the symbol of Christianity, is a slow torture and murder device! Fear comes from ignorance; from not knowing and gradually ‘not knowing’ is declining. A few decades ago, the guy in thins clip would’ve had a much more attentive audience, but today, he’s mocked, scorned and ridiculed. But you guys probably think this is a sign of a morally depraved society, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GvcXrrY3A
2007-07-22 13:13:49 · 16 answers · asked by Desiree 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'll put the sciences, and the idea that for something to be so requires proof and evidence, up against ignorance, fear and the book of fairy tales called the bible any day of the week, and twice on sundays....
2007-07-22 13:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by conx-the-dots 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The cross (crucifix since you seem to describe one with the corpus) is used by Christians to symbolize the most basic tenent of our faith which says that God so loved the world that he gave his only son so we wouldn't be condemned, but have eternal life.
If you're scared by the cross I'm confused, it isn't meant to frighten. It's also meant to keep Christians focused on their need to carry their own crosses in life.
2007-07-22 13:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by 29 characters to work with...... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're funny. You think people today are more skeptical than people from the past, like people today have some sort of "modern intellect" that helps them to filter reality. The fact is you flatter yourself too much. There have always been those who question, and intellect, if that is what it is you think you have, makes no difference. There are those who know the truth and believe, and there are those who deny it and do not believe. It has been this way and it continues to be that way.
2007-07-22 13:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by L.C. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
in the journey that your Christian you ought to comprehend undesirable issues ensue to every physique regardless of faith. numerous pastors say this, even Rabbis, and Muslims say this. Christianity specially says this as a results of undeniable fact that all of us fall wanting Gods glory and because we are a sinful creature. So in component of the bible dying, and ailment specially is going with this existence till finally we die. It says all of it in Genesis Adam and Eve eats forbidden fruit, they get expelled from paradise, Cain and Abel are born Cain kills his brother,ect. merely as a results of fact your Christian does not propose your exempt from being suffering from utilising demons ( fallen angels). Jesus went with the aid of the comparable ingredient while he became right here forty days interior the wasteland, Lazarus dying, he felt what you felt, he additionally died a terrible dying. yet, what supplies the bible capacity over each and every faith is the reality it says there is often desire in chaos this is what your existence is in exact now. I my self too am Christian and have went with the aid of numerous crap for the duration of my existence yet that crap makes me a much better person interior the destiny, think of of all the loopy stuff on your previous and the form you conquered them then look at your existence now and tear down that brick wall. triumph over the craziness and ideal your self by utilising the could of God. Tip: Dont merely examine Jesus and the recent testomony, the appropriate problems with all time befell is interior the old testomony, think of of King Solomon and how he felt while his dad died, comparable could be utilized to Jesus. And yet another ingredient talk to somebody that's no longer on line which you comprehend or do no longer comprehend for help mom, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousin, pastor, pal, every physique.
2016-10-22 09:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scaring is not my tatic, I don't believe the cross instills fear in to people, however understanding what Jesus went through for us is very helpful to know it wasn't just a walk in the park...
The cross is not for us in a literal sense, but in a sense to put aside ourselves and follow Jesus.
2007-07-22 13:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Abbasangel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes, I've seen that guy before.
He's getting what he deserves for being such an obnoxious idiot. I think it's a good thing that today's youth is a little smarter than that.
2007-07-22 13:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the cross has not much to do with 'scaring' people. the message of Christ and following his teachings is the key to becoming a Christian. Yes, this society is morally depraved and He IS mocked, scorned and ridiculed.
Read the Bible. That will give you the tools to be a Christian - unless you're asking this question to be a "trendy".
In that case - you're lost.
2007-07-22 13:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by christina 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
i think it's easier, take a look at all the morons who believe in today's world, you would think its the year 1654 when talking to some off the a$$clowns
faith is a cancer
2007-07-22 13:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's why home schools are getting more popular, to keep the kids ignorant and easier to scare.
2007-07-22 13:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Caveman 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ask this question and see if you are willing to accept:
If a Christian is willing to be scorned and mocked for what He KNOWS and believes in, are you willing to take the same stance for your unbelief? (I mean getting scorned and mocked for your unbeliefs or disdain for Jesus.)
I would lay odds you wouldn't, for your unbelief holds little merit.
2007-07-22 13:23:42 · answer #10 · answered by n9wff 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋