It seems some so-called "Christians" seem to take Christs' commandments such as ceasing to judge or condemn others--or loving your enemy as meaningless suggestions that don't apply to them and that worshiping the image of Christ is sufficient.
2007-08-11 20:43:45 · 21 answers · asked by huffyb 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It has always been my assertion that the majority of mainstream Christians today, put in the position of the common Roman civilian, would have supported his death. He was against their religion, their way of life and was not afraid to attack their beliefs. He had no credibility of lineage in anyones eyes, he was a poor Jew who hung out with lowlifes and preached against the commonly held beliefs of the time. Any mainstream Christian today, given those circumstances would have easily considered him untrustworthy and a lunatic as well. In today's words Jesus might have be considered a terror suspect or a liberal, preaching against what the majority hold to be true AND claiming to know better than his elders.
2007-08-11 21:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by that_guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, there are "so called" Christians.. who are hypocritical .. yet there are so many good Christians who may have sinned and not made the best decisions in their lives, but we have done a whole lot of good and we really do try to follow the Comandments and practice what we preach. Worshipping Jesus is different to many people. Some do this by going to church, others by simply praying on their own time in the comforts of their jobs, homes, cars, etc. It is different for many. What is most important is establishing within yourself the concepts of good versus not good and believing in yourself and that God loves us. :)
2007-08-11 20:55:24 · answer #2 · answered by Confused but hopeful 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, my view of Christianity is different. I figure Jesus was a prophet and not the Son of God. This doesn't change his message, actions, purpose and historical value as a spiritual and religious reformer, peacemaker, man of the people, leader of the early church, prophet, ability to heal, miracles or anything else. It is better to focus on the life of Jesus, as Unitarians do, than on his status. If he was a prophet and he was, how does that devalue anything? Why can't we look at him as a founder of a religion and find value in that? I don't see the world living in what I would call a Christian manner these days and then people lecture on his status. You can see the Resurrection, the testing of faith, the triumph over persecution and redemption in his death or the bloody ugliness and violence of the Crucifixion. It is how one chooses to look at it.
2007-08-11 20:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Desert Sienna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fear that today many christains live a "watered down life". We as a society have been taught that Jesus will understand if we don't follow his commandments all the time. Then you ask someone if they think Jesus will let them go without punishment they will answer yes. Well in Revelations it states he is the same yesturday today and tommorow. What part of that is so hard to understand? He stated that the only way to heaven is through him. And to be any where near Him, we need to realize that he cann't be around sin period. Hence we cann't be stained in any way. Worship is a great way to grow closer, but without following Gods commands, where does that leave us? In hell i fear. If you wish to contact me, please feel free.
2007-08-11 20:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by william Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an Atheist.
I do believe that people can make a significant impact on the world around them and I DO believe that once in our history there was a man that made an impression on so many people that it sparked many religions that have many followers.
However, It was not the objective of Jesus to teach Christianity or any other religion... his goal was to teach us to become "Christ-like"... you don't have to belong to a religion to understand that!
2007-08-11 21:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Christians don't even know as to why they are Christians in the first place. So,what you said doesn't make any sense to them or they couldn't careless.Karl Marx or who said that, a religion is an opium of the masses and should have known better.
2007-08-11 20:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all make mistakes and sin.
People often don't realize their biggest sins - and pointing it out to them doesn't always go over well.
Sometimes the best way I know how to make my point and to help bring people to Christ is to live an exemplary life. By doing so, people tend to notice I'm different than the group and invite me to explain.
2007-08-11 20:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Autumn S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just as wrong to judge other Christians. Christians are God's servants and He is the only one who can judge them. The Bible should be applied to self not used as something to beat someone up with (even other Christians).
2007-08-11 20:51:44 · answer #8 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The biggest bunch of hypocrits you are ever likely to see can generally be found gossiping outside church after the service.
We always say, "It's a small world" So we must all spread our love,kindness and respect daily to each other and only then will we see how God intended it to be. This is the spread for our daily bread."
Say 'no' to organised religion.
2007-08-11 20:55:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, I'm afraid you're right. Most believe that if they go to church on Sunday that they're free to do whatever they want the rest of the week. We're living in sad times.
2007-08-11 20:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by Brent S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋