Most people where I live say they are christians, but they seem like an unlikeable bunch to me, do others yes?

Question

When I was at school, people didn't like atheists, at university, it was marxists, and in the general world, its agnosticism that is frequently disliked.

I am pro change and anti gods unless of course they are as positive as they are negative.

Gracie Person - I couldn't relate less to your uninteresting speech. What matters to me is working conditions and standard of living, both of which are at the very bottom of christian's priorities. Christian's (many ones) are concerned, almost by definition, with their appearance before other people, not with absolute rights and wrongs. It is a pretentious system aimed at defending the property of people who have got money and want more of it.

Answer 1

There are two types of Christians. Those who lie and cheat and doubtless commit other sins as well, just like most people, meaning they only give lip service to their Religion.

There are those who sincerely try to follow and live their lives as they are asked to and do not concern themselves with the less important things in life. Unfortunately for everyone, they are in a comparatively small minority

Answer 2

I may not fully understand your question here, but let me explain something. Most Christians understand the teachings of Marxists, agnostics and atheists. We dislike their 'teachings' not the people. I think the negative comes when people attack each other instead of their false teachings. Some Christians could present their beliefs in a more acceptable way, but today, their seems to be little tolerance for Christian people and their beliefs. So we tend to be on the defensive. The more mature Christian knows that people are afraid of Jesus and His teachings. We understand that they feel a need to attack and mock. This is the teachings of Jesus. But all the same,this gets trying at times. After all, we Christians are only people too. We wish to show respect, but we would also like to be shown respect for our beliefs. The Christian isn't allowed to use coarse language, tear other people down, destroy reputations, steal, have other 'gods', the list goes on. The Christian has a standard to live by... has morals and values. The atheists and agnostics mock this. Who likes to be mocked? But the bottom line is, we know what (Who) we believe, and we believe what we know! We have chosen to follow Jesus and live by His commandments. Perhaps because we won't/can't take part in the 'choices' that these other people make, makes up seem a bit 'unlikeable'..... a bit uppity (after all, we are being judged by your measuring stick now), but the truth is, we're not uppity at all! We are simply faced with a choice. And we choose no. Now I do wonder, why is it that you don't say the same thing about the 'atheists, agnostic, and Marxists? I know for a fact that they dislike Christians! They are quick to condemn and mock.... Why is it that you con't 'seem to think that they are an unlikeable bunch'? You say you are pro change (what's that mean?) and anti gods.... (gods? What is this?) We Christians believe in one God, one faith, one baptism! What 'gods' are you referring too? And what 'gods' are as positive as they are negative? I truly don't understand what you are talking about. Our Creator God is just. There is both positive and negative. God is the Creator and we (you and I) are the created. There is no plural. There is one God and one Truth. Good luck in your search for it.

Answer 3

I found all the Christians I met at university pretty likeable to be honest.

They used to come round the physics department with tea and biscuits and try to scalp us into their meetings and into their faith. I admired their persistence although I don't think they ever got a convert from our common room.

The used (and may still) run a great soup kitchen for the local folk with cheap meals for us bludgers.

Now that was years ago, but I live near a very Christian town, and I have had nothing but positive experiences with Christians who live there, when I even know they are Christian.

Then again, I was educated in the UK and live in Australia, so I haven't been directly exposed to the chatter-fundamentalist American stereotype, except for a brief period in the states, where they were far more interested in my British accent than my beliefs.

Answer 4

The cultural Christians I know are pretty much ok, but the fundamentalists are annoying.

Here in Mississippi, it's taken for granted that a person is a Christian. People have no qualms upon first meeting you about asking "So where do you go to church?" It's fun to watch their uncomfortable reactions when I simply answer "I don't."

Hey, did I use a split infinitive there?

Answer 5

I have found the most Christians sincerely want to live in a better world, so much so that they have created one for themselves.

Answer 6

then where did everything come from.. Please give me an answere to that? Grant M in Pennsylvania