2007-08-23 08:17:02 · 21 answers · asked by Inou 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Excuse me, do I know you?
Because you seem to be judging me, based on my choice of faith.
Do you do that often??
What causes you to do that, do you think?
Could it be fear, maybe...or just simple ignorance as to what my beliefs might be...
2007-08-23 08:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians aren't supposed to judge others. The bible teaches us to leave the judging to God. Since God is the only one who hasn't sinned like the rest of mankind, he is the only one who has the right to judge.
Romans 2:1-2
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
1 Corinthians 4:3-4
I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me.
If you judge any one, you are just as guilty as when they judge you.
2007-08-23 08:26:37 · answer #2 · answered by Titus M 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Judgment of other people is not reserved for Christians, only. It is part of the human condition.
An example would be nice, though, to find out what you consider to be "judgment". The Bible instructs Christians not to judge people, but it requires us to judge deeds and actions. In other words, we have no right to say that we are better people than the homosexual, adulterer, thief, or murderer, but we absolutely must judge homosexuality, adultery, thievery, and murder against the moral standard.
Even atheists judge deeds. If they didn't, there would be no morality in society, whatsoever.
Truth be told, though, I find atheists to be every bit as judgmental of Christians (or more so) than they claim Christians are to them. In the Christian circles that I frequent, our conversations never involve judgment of non-believers, but instead, prayer for truth to be revealed to them.
2007-08-23 08:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by recondaddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
O.k those kind of christians need more teaching...they just think they know everything and just judges ppl and think it's alright but it's not. I don't know why they would be feared but they're not really christians if they're doing that.
2007-08-23 08:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by ticapace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly believe it is out of fear, I understand that feeling of being judged not a good one. Has this happened to you? You should adopt the attitude To know me is to love me, And since you don't know me don't judge me. If you are feeling judged don't let it deter you from God. Remember hes not the one who hurt you it is people. Remember that people can be fickle, one minuet they love you and the next they don't. Remember that Christians are only human, and we do make mistakes
2007-08-23 08:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by Rev.Michelle 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do you really think it is confined to Christians? I don't I think it is all groups. Now I will admit that of all groups Christians are the ones who should be above that behavior, but we are all human, and we do fail and make mistakes. I don't agree that it is fear, just human nature.
2007-08-23 08:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do it for the same reasons non-Christians judge someone they've never met. Could be fear...there are many reasons.
2007-08-23 08:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs.M 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
By preconceived ideas put in their heads from other sources. It's human nature, as bad as it is, and very heard to stay away from. People judged Michael Jackson, OJ Simpson, Jim Baker, Jesus, ect...How many people who judged them actually met them?
2007-08-23 08:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can percieve the state of a persons spirit by the things they say and do.
Bible teaches not to judge the flesh man uless you'll be held to the same standard
But it does say to judge a man's spirit;and that is done by judging things people say and do.
2007-08-23 08:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An example would be nice. And Christians are not the only ones who do that. You have never met Charles Manson. What would you say about him though?
2007-08-23 08:22:17 · answer #10 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋