If they are sure their way is the right way then why are they not content to let others live how they would like to live?
2007-09-25 11:21:13 · 12 answers · asked by lynn m 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In what passage of the bible does it proclaim that in order to be pious you must pass judgement on others lifestyles?
2007-09-25 11:29:50 · update #1
Because they like to show that they are 'Holier Than Thou'
2007-09-25 11:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judgment can be passed only onto someone who feels guilty. Are you feeling guilty? It just means that you might want to look at that for a bit. I'm just saying this not to pass condemnation on you, just look at it. Your conscience is trying to tell you something. Try to be objective. Do you feel guilty for a reason? If so, what can you do to make amends? If it about a particular religion, ask yourself what you need to do, and then do it. Do it for no other reason than you want to. Make the choice to either do something, nothing, or run away. I personality don't like the last two. So do something--anything. Go to the church that offends you and take a look at what they do. Don't just let your feelings run you. Find out. Investigate. Watch how they act. Decide for yourself if that religions has to offer something that will make you into a better person. If it does, join them, learn from them and grow. If it doesn't, then leave and tell yourself you investigated and you don't have to feel guilty anymore for underestimating them anymore. Peace.
2007-09-25 18:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Maximilian Septillion 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone religious is like that. In cases of some Christians that are judgmental they truly do not understand the real works and messages of Jesus. Try reading the Gospel of Thomas- and then really thinking about it- I believe they are the most accurate sayings of Jesus that exist today (there are likely a few errors here too) logion 105 most likely should end "son of man", anyway they have real beauty and deep meaning inside...
2007-09-25 18:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by Steve R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen many who say (to others in their religion) "Doing this is not right, in my belief (they mean my morals in that part)" and the other person replies "Alright, your right" The problems begin when other religions or atheism is involved with a religion
Yes I admit there are people who do pass judgement on others, I don't think that is fair. But it isn't just religious people, atheist people do it to me all the time. Usually I'm discriminated against. I just think about my beliefs everytime I am discriminated and it seems worth it. So next time someone does that to you just say (in a polite way)
"Excuse me but this is my belief, I prefer not to hear your judgement on me if this is the way you are going to act" If they get overdefensive say "This is my preference".
But like I said it isn't just religious people its atheists too.
2007-09-25 18:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by jackyboy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im very religious. I dont pass judgment on others because I know there are many different kinds of people in every religion and in no religion. I really dont care what religion a person is in. They can be pagan, atheist, agnostic, Muslim, Buddhist, and any one of the 17 branches of Christianity. I have alot of friends and family in Catholicism and other Christianity. I respect other people's choice in religion. Its not my job to "recruit". That is GOD's job to do.
Im building my business. I really dont care what people believe. People have lives they want to live the way they see fit. Its their path. People go to work, go home, spend time with their families, go on vacation if they can. I just imagine people entering into my store and telling me what kind of coffee they would like and then they leave for work. I want people to be comfortable in my store. I will even have couches and games and new books for sale.
I welcome all kinds. ....ehem.... Im not in Christianity.
EDIT: I do agree with "jackyboy1" the girl below me when she said, "its not just religious people..."
2007-09-25 18:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Children of God do not have the right to pass judgement. God tells us to "Go into the World and Preach the Gospel"
To tell of His Glorious Gift .. His Son Jesus Christ and that is what I do as God commands. I leave judgement in Gods hands.
2007-09-25 18:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by blublu042 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because too few of them learned the lesson of the Pharisee and the Publican.
2007-09-25 18:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I think they have this burning need to show others the error of their ways. And their denomination tells them they need to proselytize. It's just what they've been taught and they don't know any different.
2007-09-25 18:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are just passing along the truth.
And to you, it feels like judgment!
2007-09-25 18:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
cause the bible itself is a contradiction. they are living by it's laws...
2007-09-25 18:25:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋