i think it would be fair to say that christians for the most part are very apprehensive about even considering the idea that any god is above theirs. right? the mere notion of someone walking up to one and asking them to accept a different god as their lord and personal savior would just seem absurd to them. however, if a christian were to walk up to an atheist, trying to spread the gospel and expect the atheist to convert to christianity, they rest on the notion that the atheist is being absurd. you might as well call logic and reason our god if you want to label us as being religious. and anyone trying to get us to accept a different god is just absurd. does that make sense?
2007-10-25 02:57:35 · 20 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
of course it makes sense.
I still believe you are wrong, but I understand completely where you are coming from.
2007-10-25 03:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Apprehensive? I don't THINK so!
Is it absurd to share good news with a stranger that might save someone's life? I don't THINK so!
Tell me this much: what does the atheist have to offer for eternal hope, et cetera?
The Christian is like a forest ranger trying (desparately, I might add) to warn lost hikers (walking on a trail on a foggy day) that the path their taking leads enexorably to a cliff with a 10,000 foot drop with no advance warning!
Is it the ranger's fault that people won't listen?
Should the ranger be "apprehensive" that someone might come along and tell him that the trail is OK?
The mere notion of someone walking up to the trained forest ranger and asking them to accept that they may be wrong would just seem absurd to them.
However, if the ranger were to walk up to a lost hiker who is trying to tell him which trail to take, and expect the hiker to change to the right trail, they rest on the notion that the hiker is being absurd.
Christians DO have a moral obligation to try to warn people of the dangers of hell! If they don't WANT to listen, what more can we do, if we've done our best to show them the Truth.
Does THAT make sense?
(I think using real life analogies to illustrate a point goes a long way to demonstrate what you're trying to say, eh? (*grin*) :-D
2007-10-25 10:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and to me it makes perfect sense. I have been reading alot of the questions here and it seems that those of faith (regardless of which belief) are always trying to convince others that theirs is the way to believe. While those who do not believe in a god are always trying to convince believers that their beliefs are rediculous.
I think that most of the people on this site are educated and pretty intelligent we all know the facts from every point of view so why spend so much time trying to prove the existance or non existance of God.
My belief is that we are all created with free will. And free will is a God given right, so why try so hard to change anothers free will choice. Even Jesus did not try to change people he just gave them the facts and let them choose.
2007-10-25 10:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Marilyn T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to not understand that Christians were once just like you. No one is a Christian from birth. Each person must come to faith in Christ on their own. Some come to faith earlier than others. I lived 26 years on the other side of the fence. I know the other gods you speak of very well. I have chosen to follow the God who says He is the only God and has proven it to my satisfaction.
2007-10-25 10:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by the sower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friend, I don't walk up to any athiets & try to convert them, In fact I don't walk up to anyone that has a diiferent believe then mine, If they can't see that life in my everyday living, Then my testimony will be no good, Because we are the only bible some people will ever read. Now if someone comes to me & wants to talk, I will, But I want equal time.
2007-10-25 10:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by birdsflies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as a Christian me spreading the gospel means putting the word out if and when i should. my only reward from that is not the number of "conversions" i make but rather being humble in knowing i put the word out there, and leave the rest to those individuals and God himself to handle. i have no expectations of humans, only of myself.
2007-10-25 10:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very much so, it does make sense. And any Christian who actively tries to "convert" people is making a fool of themselves. Only God can change a person's heart, all we Christians can do is plant seeds.
2007-10-25 10:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, it doesn't make much sense the way it is written. I think if you have broken it down into two sentences...
I can't even figure out what standpoint you mean? Religious, Christian, atheist?
2007-10-25 10:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bajingo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes sense to me, just one of the many reasons why I 'converted' away from Christianity.
2007-10-25 10:01:57 · answer #9 · answered by CreakingUniverse 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah...they need to grow in mind...that is the problem they cannot think outside the box and expand their minds cause they are always being told what to say and think
Knowledge is Power
Power is Understanding
I have the Power to Move You
2007-10-25 10:32:55 · answer #10 · answered by CinnamonGirl777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tol·er·ance /ËtÉlÉrÉns/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tol-er-uhns] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.
2007-10-25 10:03:57 · answer #11 · answered by Gyspy Soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋