Christians, why?

Question

Christians say they want to save people from hell. Why? Do you honestly care about others that much? Because if you did, you wouldn't mock and insult them. You'd show Christ-like love and compassion for them. You can't say "we want to help you" in one breath, and in the next breath brag about how you'll be looking down on the bad atheists one day, and how it'll be too late for them. That's not compassion. That's self-righteousness.

Also, where does it say that you're supposed to constantly bother nonbelievers? Jesus told people to pray in secret, not making public spectacles of their beliefs. He also said that not all who say to him Lord, Lord, would enter the kingdom, and that you should tend to the plank in your own eye instead of the speck in your brother's. In other words, worry about your own salvation, not everyone else's. AND, if you come preaching and you're not accepted, you should leave that place and shake the dust from your feet.

What part of any of this is unclear?

Answer 1

What makes you think that most Christians don't treat people with love and compassion?

Answer 2

I understand exactly what you're saying, and it really really frustrates me when I see Christians behaving in the way you've described. I'm a Christian, and I agree wholeheartedly with showing everyone Christ-like love and compassion as opposed to incessant nattering and a lack of respect for another persons' personal beliefs.

I really don't get why Christians want to come on here and abuse other faiths, because that's really not what Christianty is about. I won't lash out and lay down judgement at people directly, but I know I've seen it in action and it really does make me sad.

Your question is very clear, and I really hope that no Christians go out and retaliate nastily to this question because it's perfectly valid and those who are guilty of these actions know who they are. They probably can't offer a sufficient explanation for why they acted that way, but let's just hope that more people get their sights set on the things that matter - peace and love and unity - instead of promoting friction between other faiths.

:-)

Answer 3

I am not saying I agree with 100% of what so-called 'Christians do on this site in the recent past for/to 'nonbelievers'. Here is a thought though; all Christians' have tests. Some pass; some fail those tests. Those that 'fail the tests', may seem presently illogical to the atheists, agnostics etc.
One may percieve one as being 'hypocritical', but is not hypocrisy basically teh difference between what one strives for (and says currently) and what one currently has achieved?

Answer 4

1. Yes we care about others that much, we know God's word and we want to share it with you so that you might have some understanding of it and to come to terms with your sin-nature and to accept the free gift of God.... we know that hell is literal and we don't want anyone to suffer, just as you don't want anyone to suffer in this life..... hell isn't nice ... it's not cool to talk about but it is real... and it is a final place in eternity.

You are right, you are not supposed to keep hounding someone who has over and over again made the choice to reject the savior. It's easier to do when they are someone you come in face to face contact with, rather than have to memorize someone's avatar though ... correct?

2. I have never bragged about looking down on anyone, I don't believe that we will be able to do that. If heaven is a place of perfect happiness, what joy would anyone get from looking down at those who just wouldn't accept the free gift?
What happiness is that..... I believe that I will never look down on anyone.

Answer 5

Your point is well taken -- God said "collect my sheep",
seems us Christians have a little trouble differentiating
the sheep from the wolves.

God Bless
(no taunt intended)