Christians (and others sending hate mail): Why are you being mean to others?

Question

Do you not believe that Christ would love everyone, inspite of their beliefs? I do. And I believe that's what I've been taught, you should all be ashamed of yourselves!

Father K: I highly doubt Jesus would send hate emails to people. He would not condone their actions, but He is capable of communicating in a much gentler, if firm way.

Hey Barbie: Go ask a few of the other people who they are getting hate mail from, the majority know it's from "Christians" or people who call themselves such. Rebuke me if you must.

Answer 1

It's truly sad that people who claim to be Christians act this way. They should read (and pay attention to) Romans 14.1-12.

Specifically verse 10: "Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God."

Hang in there; you aren't alone.

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Answer 2

Hate and anger are really and truly fear based emotions. All hate mail is a reaction that was first born of some innate fear. It manifests as hate. Bingo! Such things are not the way of Christ.

Hate and anger that is manifested in email is simply an expression of that fear, and it depends on just what set it off. If you wanted to really understand the person or people who are sending it to you, you might need to think deeply about something you may have written, too - just to be sure you didn't provoke them unfairly.

All people are responsible for their own behavior. And frankly, if the hate mail continues and most especially if you've truly not done anything to provoke angry hate reactions, then by all means tell their ISP or Yahoo how they have been using their services.

Otherwise, if you find you might have crossed a line yourself, go to them and try to make the peace... start with apologizing for whatever part might have been yours. And then, if they continue to be hateful ... proceed to tell the ISP or Yahoo.

Best wishes to you, Mrs. C

Answer 3

I am not sure why everyone are so amazed by all the negative responses. Every time I go out my door and really take the time to look at how we treat each other, it's the same as here. There are those and I hope it includes me that go out of their way to offset the negative reflected in this forum and around the world. Would you not agree that it is much easier to cast stones than it is to explain with kind words of understanding. People strike out because they feel they deserve the chance to do as others have done them and so the cycle continues!

Answer 4

Sorry to say that it's easier to knock/attack/falsely accuse the unfamiliar than actually try to understand.

THEN there are the immature, ignorant gits who think it's acceptable to out & out attack - thinking somehow that the ends justify the means. Unfortunately having been physically stalked (for 7 years) by Zealot Gits I have no idea why a supposed loving faith seem to attract the more vocal, aggressive Fundamentalists.

Cause I've made some very dear friends from Moderate Xians.

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Answer 5

I'm not mean.
I think that sometimes Christians forget what they were like before they found Christ and can be intolerant of other people who they used to be like. Its also easy for them to think of themselves as 'above' others because they are saved. Jesus associated with sinners; thats who he came for, not the saved. Sometimes they forget to serve others like Christ, rather than serving themselves or loving only those who love them(which is easier). "Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who are humble will be exalted"
You should love your 'enemies' as Jesus did and "turn the other cheek" instead of fighting them. Leave justice to God.
I'm positive that Jesus loves everyone despite their beliefs, but I know it makes him sad when they refuse to believe in him. However, this does not justify acting unkindly and not loving your neighbor.

Answer 6

Followers of God should practice the Fruitage of the Spirit.
Galatians 5: 19-26

Answer 7

I received an email yesterday that simply said "you are so wrong and ignorant. Maybe you should get your stupid f*kng face out of your BYBUL and see reality." They left no reference to what the question or comment even was. I had to actually look thru their past questions to even find what the heck they were talking about. It was the best laugh that I've had in weeks.

Answer 8

Who says these are Christians? The anonymity of the Internet makes all types of posers and people who claim to be one thing and are actually another. Why would you blame Christians, unless you are actively baiting us, I doubt anyone who is a Christian would send you hate e-mail. You think there are not others who PRETEND? Wake up. I see it every day.
BTW Father K is right, if you said something that was way out of line, I would rebuke you too, not by e-mail, but by answer.

Answer 9

If you read the scriptures carefully, you will notice that Jesus Christ also went around offending people. The religious elite for example. If you can't take constructive critism, then you may want to check your spirit.

Answer 10

I'm rarely if ever "mean"....and I never send e-mails unless I get them first....

But...Is it your way of thinking that, as Christians, it is our duty to keep our common-sense discerning conclusions to ourselves in order to avoid "judging"? I say NO!!

In Matthew 7:1 (The oft-misunderstood "judge not" passage) does not teach that it is sinful to confront and, if necessary, publicly expose evil. If this were so, how could Jesus say, "And if you brother sins, go and reprove him...?" How could Jesus go on to say, "And if he refuses to listen...tell it to the church"? (Matthew 18:15,17). How could Jesus' apostle, Paul, say, "Do you not judge those who are within the church?...Remove the wicked man from among yourselves" (1 Corinthians 5:12,13).

WWJD??

Obviously NWYT (not what you think!)