Why do unbelievers focus on inconsistent Christians, but ALWAYS ignores those who do live clean lives ?? Is that being fair ?
2007-09-04 05:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by Gilligan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The same reason that your question focuses on the few atheists that stereotype Christians, why people think all black people can play basketball, and why people think all Muslims are terrorists. It appears to be human nature (and the easiest way) to group a sect of people is to take the one's with the worst attributes and apply it across the board. It's unfortunate that it happens. I, as an atheist, can't stand when:
1)A fellow atheist jumps on here and calls Christians stupid, ignorant, etc...when they are just believing what they feel in their hearts.
2)When a Christian jumps on here and says that Atheists are evil or immoral, when I know many Atheists who have higher moral standards than some Christians.
Unfortunately, on both sides, it is the immature minority that completely disrespects the other sides and gives a bad name to both groups. And to answer your question, no it's not fair, either way. Maybe one day we can all grow up and understand that although we might not like someone else's beliefs, we will respect them and not generalize based on the few idiots in each group.
2007-09-04 08:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by James J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like to be criticised for you scientific illiteracy, divisive and bigoted doctrines too..?
Plenty of atheists "live clean lives" too, why didn't you mention them..?
I hope you have equally taught your children about the mainstream scientific principles, descriptions and explanations of the natural world, so that they may grow and develop without being stifled by bigoted and divisive religious clap trap..
Peace..
2007-09-04 05:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the question: "You so-called Christians, why do you trust in God, not judging anyone, and strive to live as Christ-like as possible?" Wouldn't cause much of a stir...;oP
Bless You
2007-09-04 05:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not "fair" but is there really even ONE of us that is perfect? I don't think so. So ALL of us, like it or not, are hypocrites.
2007-09-04 05:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus loves you
2007-09-04 05:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by ANGEL HORSE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋