I was called by a Bible-fundy an a$s in one of my questions, is it in the Bible to call other people that?

Question

hmmm... it's making me doubt their so-called "enlightenment" more... would you care to explain why such a supposedly "real" Christian can call other people names, but thinks other people shouldn't?

Answer 1

He was in the wrong. When talking about the faith, a true christian should use a humble approach and not a threatening one.

Answer 2

When it it comes down to it, some Christians do curse and see nothing wrong with it, me, i see much wrong with cursing and filthy language should not be used by born again Christians, The bible talks about people using filthy words, Although an a** is a donkey, The way we use words does mean something, and i apologize for this persons actions. This person who called you that mush not be strong in their faith but its all a process and we can't stop sinning over night. God bless

Answer 3

Can't you do anything that you are not told to do by the bible. Get real "real Christians" are all Hypocrites and none that I have met even come close to being enlightened. Just the opposite.

Answer 4

Actually, if you are giving Christians a hard time for preaching the Gospel, then I think that the words Jesus used was:
Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Answer 5

I don't think the Bible gave permission to Christians to call the people they are supposed to be witnessing to a$ses. Of course, I'm a little naive, and I had to read it 3 times to figure out what the word with the dollar sign in the middle of it was. Duh.

Answer 6

I find this kind of funny about the name calling. The long answer guy is annoying though.

Answer 7

bad things get done with good intentions
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Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

Answer 8

sorry that happened to you, don't sweat it, people can be rude, and real Christians don't say things like that.

Answer 9

see? you brought walter e out of the woodwork...