Love is something very special to be cherished. It's importantance in our lives can't be overstated.
Yet some christians toss the word about with such happy abandon that its meaning becomes devalued.
Isn't it an insult to those special people in someone's life when they declare that they love someone they've never met, don't know except for a few posts on answers, and disagree with on just about everything.......in an agressive manner?
The world needs a lot more love.
But more importantly, it needs people to CARE about everyone and accept that all people deserve to have a basic respect, dignity and freedom.
Do some christians mistake "care" with "love"?
Aren't they two very different emotions?
2007-07-26 03:16:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Allen t.......I'm not talking about carnal love and never suggested I was. Do you have kids? Do you love them? I certainly love my children
2007-07-26 03:30:39 · update #1
my momma always said: "I love my children but that don't mean I have to like em"
tongue in cheek of course...
I have learned a great deal about love.
Over the last couple of years, the Lord has shown me His love and how we are to love others.
I ask Him... how can I love the unlovable?
There's the rub.
Hey - we do need more love. And I try my best
:)
((((((missing link)))))))
(corny ain''t it?)
blessings :)
2007-07-26 03:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree and I am a Christian. The truth is we are not capable as human beings to love everyone, especially not people who have hurt us in some way. It isn't healthy, and it isn't realistic. The whole point to Christianity is to create an atmosphere that people are capable of loving one another in. It is Gods goal for us all to be happy and for all of us to be treated equally. People should conduct themselves honestly and with great care and concern for their fellow human. That is common sense. You don't need a religion to tell you that. The problem is that most people are more concerned with their own selfish wants and don't care how they affect others as long as they are happy. Yes caring and loving are to different things. Most Christians beleive that if you don't accept the concept of God you have thrown the concept of goodness out the door and they also fear that once you turn from God you open the door to allow Satan to come in and that in the end you will become a corrupt uncaring individual. That is why true Christians stick to one basic set of rules. It makes life a lot less complicated. : )
2007-07-26 03:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many atheists do the same thing, I'm certain. Consider the divorce rate in the US is over 50%. I am guessing that every couple says they love each other more than life...and then decide they don't. Many must be atheists.
I do agree that that word SHOULD be reserved for when the situation merits its use. Anyone who regulars on Answers S&D and hears the teens talk about how they absolutely "love" this boy or this girl in their class (and they're probably 15)...makes me want to beat my head against a wall.
2007-07-26 03:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by randyken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there are different kinds of love. Do you own a pet? Do you not feel a very deep connection to that pet? Is that not a love of some form? You care for it, but you also see to its needs, give it comfort and shelter, protect it from harm, want its well being. So you feel love for an animal. That's one form. Then there's the love you have for a mate. This is a deeper, and more sensual love. Then there's the love you have for your fellow man. I can love you and not get along with you. Hell, I have problems getting along with my own family, but I love them all the same, and if it were just mine to do I'd mend the relationships. But I do care very deeply about people, and want them all to come to saving faith so that I can know them personally in the life to come. There's gonna be a lot of time to get to know people, and I'm really hoping to know as many people as I can. Like any relationship, though, there are bumps that have to be taken, and harsh words often come. I agree they come too often, but people are, after all, people. Humans can be very silly, and very stupid.
2007-07-26 03:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It IS degrading, if the Christian doesn't really mean what they're saying.
When you love God above all, he gives you the capacity to love others more. Sometimes it's called "agape love". It just means that you put other people first, before yourself, even those you've never met before.
I agree with you, the world needs a lot more love. Genuine love. If you really love, then you'll care too.. I think that in Christianity the two go hand-in-hand. Or at least they should.
Great question. :)
2007-07-26 03:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, the thing is, you can love a person without liking them. For example, I love my brothers...but I don't like them. I love them because they're family, so I HAVE to love them. Although, now that my eldest brother isn't so pompous, I'm starting to like him a little.
So I really DO love everyone, even if I don't like them. I care about their welfare, and I might even respect them to an extent.
No, it's not an insult to love, because there are many different kinds of love. I love my friends, I love my husband, I love my mom (AND I like her! She's just very sweet.), I love my family...and I love those I don't like.
2007-07-26 03:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people know the difference in "Agape" love and the carnal love you speak of. Do you?
God Bless!
2007-07-26 03:22:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are exactly right.
Calling a being loving, who is willing to burn and torture people for eternity, just because he didn't prove himself to them, devalues love tremendously.
Most Christians mean that they are meant to 'love' people, when they say they do. It is impossible to love another without knowing their idiosyncrasies.
2007-07-26 03:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
...what?
so what now i cant say 'i love cake'??
2007-07-26 03:22:32 · answer #9 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋