Christians push beliefs on others?

Question

I see statements like this on here frequently. As well as statements that we try to legislate our beliefs. My question is doesn't every group do this? How you vote. Who you support. Which charities you give your money to all depend on your beliefs. Christians believe in God and would love Christianity to be taught in school. Atheists do not and would protest any such notion (And do not mention separation of church and state please). All groups try to legislate their beliefs. They want the law to reflect what they feel is right.

Homosexuals want the right to marry because they feel there is nothing wrong with it. Christians object because they feel it is a sin. Both are trying to make their beliefs law.

So I ask you are Christians who try to legislate their beliefs any different than other groups who do?

Answer 1

In the way that you are asking then I guess not

Answer 2

Did Jesus try to "legislate" his beliefs?

Did Jesus try to change people's hearts or did he try to change the government?

Exactly how much involvement did Jesus have with the government? Jesus stood up to religious leaders who were misinterpreting God's message, not the government.

I'm a pastor, and I'll be preaching in a little more than 12 hours, and I, as a follower of Christ, don't want Christianity taught in school any more than I want English and biology taught in my sanctuary.

Not every "Christian" thinks the same way about things.

Instead of focusing on changing laws, I'd prefer if more of my fellow followers of Christ focused on changing their own hearts. And isn't THAT really the message of Christ?

Godspeed.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, Christians who try to legislate their beliefs are different. They would like Christianity to be taught in school - with absolutely no regard to the religious beliefs of the families (Jewish, Atheist, Buddhist). They would probably fight like heck to keep the other religions from being taught there. Like many religions, they think their way is the only right way. Being in the majority, they seem to think they can teach everyone else what to think. The difference is that the LGBT community isn't saying heterosexuals can't get married - we just want the same rights, to be able to marry the people we fall in love with.

Answer 5

I agree, all groups tend to try and legislate their beliefs. Most organized religions started as cults to already established groups. Religion is an organized belief. Spirituality is a belief that is personal to every person, you either have it or not. I keep saying that if you live your faith you show others and don't have to push beliefs on others by preaching all the time. You SHOW what you believe and that speaks more to people than trying to convert them by words! Why do they have to? Probably because if they don't no one will take them seriously!

Answer 6

your analogies are incorrect. yes, i'm going to mention separation of church and state. christians are not the only religious group in the world. your beliefs do not belong in public schools, or at public events, or in public courthouses. atheists are not pushing their beliefs, they are asking for the neutral ground that the constitution requires.

likewise with homosexuals. a same-sex marriage between consenting adults has nothing to do with you, and does not affect you. it offends your beliefs, but we don't all share your beliefs. tough luck. homosexuals are not pushing their beliefs on you, they are asking for equal treatment under the law.

christianity is the only major religion that proselytizes as a fundamental part of its practices. christians are the only group in the u.s. that think that their -religious- beliefs should be enacted into law.

thankfully, not all christians are so narrow-minded, otherwise the u.s. would have been a theocracy a long time ago.

Answer 7

Rationality in Romper Room. This might cause something to break.

Everyone needs to get off their high horse and realize they are ignorant, for not one human even knows 2% of all that is here, not one. So for ANYONE to claim they know it all, lies to begin with.

Now if everyone treats each day as if it were a class room, the world would be a better place, let alone FAR more advanced. What productivity does bickering produce? Nothing.

Answer 8

I do not want Christianity taught in the schools. I am a Christian and I do not want some lamebrain that thinks they know the Bible teaching my child all the crap that is taught in many of the churches in this country, much less around the world.

All theories of beginnings of the world should be taught, and taught as they are, theories.

Where does the Constitution of the United States indicate its founders were not Christian. Only 3 of the signers were not religious men. The constitution starts off by saying we are under GOD. Read it for a change before you criticize.

Answer 9

It all depends on the person. I am an Atheist, but I see no problem with religious studies that cater to all beliefs in public school. But they should only be voluntary, and the child's parents should not force the child to attend, either. Considering that the USA is ripe with different cultures and religions, no one religion should be dominant, meaning it has no place in politics. As for the gay marriage thing, I support being able to marry who you love. Again, religion trying to rule the masses.

Answer 10

In a way you are right . I do not Give to Religious Charities or any others with a high Administration cost .When I give, I check with the government on the portion of my donation that actually goes to HELP the NEEDY. I am not giving my money to FUND someones Luxurious lifestyle .Even the United fund lost me with the exhorbitant fees and miniscule aid to the needy .I don`t donate to politics because they are ALL liars ,"Both Parties ".

Answer 11

Christians in the US who try to legislate their beliefs should remind themselves why their ancestors fled Europe back when. It would be a sad thing to think that their ancestors fled religious persecution only to have their descendants persecute others with religion in the land the ancestors claimed to be free for all religious beliefs (which includes no religious beliefs).