So I answered an Atheist question and when I submitted my response the person added this nugget of wisdom and it really got me thinking.
Where is the separation between being a God "fearing" Christian and becoming some type of religious fanatic? This is the exact opposite of what a Christian should believe. I would think that God itself would agree that using your faith as a reason to resort to violence is just as bad as anything else you could do! Just because you are doing it in the name of God doesnt make it right, just like we all feel about the terrorists using Islam as a reason to resort to murdering innocent people that do not share the same beliefs... Just wondering what you all think about this.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmGaB8U1E6tJ8K7p5LF_d1_d7BR.?qid=20070815111600AA9yHRp&r=w&cp=2&tp=2&tnu=35#all-answers
Here is the quote from his question:
"truth be told no lie... i use to beat up athiests in high school litterally like knock their teeth out becaus
2007-08-15 07:39:46 · 9 answers · asked by ramon f 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry here is the full quote:
"truth be told no lie... i use to beat up athiests in high school litterally like knock their teeth out because they used to pick on the christian kids and the christian kids were non violent. so i had to do something so me and friends would catch them in the bathroom and slam their faces in the sinks. i wish i could do that to all you internet thugs"
2007-08-15 07:41:28 · update #1
Yes it gives you an idea of the mentality required to be a religious fruitcake..
That thug you quoted above would've been fed to the lions in the old days..
2007-08-15 07:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, the joys of Internet anonymity.
Just because someone *says* here that they are Christian -- or atheist, or anything else (including male or female) -- does not mean you should always take them at their word. It's very common for pranksters and posers to assume an identity that is, let's say, not entirely reflective of their own beliefs. And then they post stuff like that. Who knows why. I'm not sure I'd even want to get into their heads.
If that person was a) telling the truth about his exploits and b) actually Christian ... he has much to answer for. And not only to those he's hurt.
2007-08-15 14:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Clare † 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person in the quote was acting under mistaken beliefs. Yes, Christians will be persecuted wherever they go, but the true Christian will willingly accept such persecution as a blessing. They will follow in Christ's footsteps and gladly be beaten or teased for the sake of Christ. If it is God's will to protect them, He will. The Christian doesn't need some person with an overinflated ego to "defend" them by beating up atheists.
"God-fearing" means that you respect and yes, "fear" God in that you know that He created you and He has Power over your life; therefore, we must stay on the straight and narrow.
Extremists believe that by sinning (disobeying one of the 10 Commandments), they can somehow justify themselves, or that God "needs" their puny efforts to succeed against evil. God will destroy all evil in the end; we just need to be patient and trust Him.
2007-08-15 14:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acting on God's behave is not what being a believer is about turning your life over to his will and allowing things to take place will revel how powerfully awesome God is
in addition there are no levels of sin 1 sin is not worst then another all sins are equal if a person uses his beliefs to impose on another or try to create violence in order to act on God's behalf these are people who are disconnected from the spiritual world and reality
2007-08-15 14:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by mmmkay_us 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a christian, my response to this is another quote from jesus christ...."turn the other cheek". This guy who is beating up the atheist kids is not following the christian way.....the non-violent christians are the god fearing people and the other child is an example of an extremist....as far as I've seen most extremists are dangerous people that don't represent there religion/philosophy.
2007-08-15 14:55:08 · answer #5 · answered by stealthy airsofter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we serve and fear God, it does not make us a fanatic. Just like a little child who loves his father so much, the child will obey what his/her father tells him/her to do, and at the same time the child also fears the authority of hi/her father when he gets angry by disobeying him. Frankly God’s rules (though righteous) are tough to follow at times. Ever read part where we’re told to turn the other cheek?
2007-08-15 14:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by Kurt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beating up Atheist kids is being a VERY bad example to others. I think as Christians we should always try to set a good example... WWJD?
2007-08-15 14:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by Like a Cat. 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That quote sounds to me like it came from a sick and/or misguided person.
2007-08-15 14:48:25 · answer #8 · answered by words for the birds 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hurting someone because you think God told you to is bad.
Helping someone because you think God told you to is good.
There's your separation.
2007-08-15 14:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by Tut Uncommon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋