They some times are affraid of God, which is good. But why they don't understand when I just say "Jesus!". And when I say that I think I'm talking with rationale people who will understand me, a poor philosopher, but instead they just look at me like if I was weird...
2007-09-17 15:09:51 · 33 answers · asked by tenndev 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ok, we , Christians, are not normal. Yes. We care about our destiny.
2007-09-17 15:17:26 · update #1
Normal people = everybody but me.
2007-09-17 15:20:34 · update #2
Your question seems loaded. I'm a proud Christian, but I hesitate to embrace the ignorance you are displaying.
Please do not ask us to answer why you feel certain things or why you assume certain others. That's something only you can do, and Yahoo! Answers is not therapy.
I'd also suggest that you do not attempt to say that those who follow your faith are not "normal". It's rather counter-productive.
I've debated whether your question is legit, and I have a feeling that it is not. If you'd just like to complain, there are Yahoo! chats for that. If you'd like to start a controversial debate, the chats are there for that, as well. But please. Show courtesy in the future and keep these things off Yahoo! Answers.
2007-09-17 15:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the USA I don't think most "normal" people hate Jesus, I don't think the average person does either. Perhaps you should not try to press other people so much with your as yet unformed opinions and beliefs. There's a time for study, learning and reflection. That should come before engaging the mouth of speaking of things you don't understand well.
Your very question exudes misconception! If you are in the USA, the majority of people here ARE Christian, different groups, different degrees of faith, but most do have a belief system of some sort in place. If you think otherwise, no wonder people look at you like you are weird. Study and learn little dude, you will be enlightened and someday may even speak some sense.
Using the name which refers to the Christ in vain, is traditionally, culturally, and to many Christians unacceptable sometimes, especially from someone who has little or no knowledge or faith in this religion.
2007-09-17 15:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to John 3:19-21 "Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
Jesus explained succinctly why this happens in the above verses.
Blessings,
Jack
2007-09-17 15:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mutations Killed Darwin Fish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one is easy. You have already given the answer. You are a philosopher. Christians have the word, we do not need to ask "what if " questions about our faith. Any question that is brought to Christianity that is posed in a philosophical manner is only done to introduce doubt. Doubt is the work of Satan, so whether or not you realize it, you are attacking those of us who follow our Father. Simply put, we are willing to address any honest questions about our faith. The fact is that philosophy isn't about retrieving data or collecting answers. It is about causing doubt and the raising of more questions. I consider myself a rational person, and so being one I tell you to just try a different approach. That weird look is given because they view your questions as disrespectful and in mockery of their faith. If you truly seek knowledge and want to discuss Christianity with a Christian, I would advise to not to try and excuse those things you do not understand by dismissing us with philosophy.
2007-09-17 15:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by go_romo_go 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had an epiphany! I believe in Jesus Christ!
It is his followers that I don't believe in! They warp, and distort His message at every turn! He gave a clear and simple gospel, and the so called christians, make a joke out it it, and twist it until it is unrecognizable!
There are very few groups that I consider to follow His word, and practice what he said! Those Christians have my respect!
2007-09-17 19:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Renee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless a person has been brought up in a Christian home, they are skeptical and afraid to get to close to religion. But sometimes, when people have a need, problem, etc. and have nowhere to turn, and a Christian is there to share Christ's love with them. Then they begin to understand Jesus and His love for them.
2007-09-17 15:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by conni 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a new one on me.
But "normalcy" or the lack thereof really has nothing to do with it.
Hating Jesus - even for an unbeliever - is a risky proposition and best avoided.
2007-09-17 15:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody hates Jesus. I think the Christian depictions of him are very admirable. We simply don't believe he is God/the son of God/etc.
2007-09-17 15:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by khard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
His name alone santifies...his name alone is HOly..this world is filled with sin lovers..this hate or dislike that you get is actually on a spiritual level that isnt nessarily consciously thought of...you can find much of this in the bible//...here is a good link to read
2007-09-17 15:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by carlita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not Jesus they hate, per se, but His would-be followers behave in such an awful manner sometimes that they assume that all Jesus-lovers are up to no good...
2007-09-17 15:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋