Whatever you say, they reply " but god did through man" or " the devil did it" or " It's gods plan" or " we don't need proof we have faith". Normal people will try and back up there arguments with real evidence. "It said it in the bible" is as much proof as "they said it on south park"
If christians arguments are this weak, do you think that maybe your faith is misplaced?
2007-10-29 23:10:37 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
nope, there is a lack of common sense. No matter what it is gods will or he is testing you.
2007-10-29 23:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Coma White 5 · 2⤊ 8⤋
People who believe in the Bible BELIEVE in it. Most of our answers we would say come from the Bible.
I can share personal experiences and strengths (maturely) without passing judgment, because it isn't my place to judge someone. I also believe Christians should be loving, kind, charitable and understanding of others and their situations, and not be condescending and "holier than thou."
I do not argue with people of other faiths because usually I'm not going to change their mind, and they are certainly not going to change my mind. I just leave them alone, remain friendly, and agree to disagree.
I don't think one church has all the answers, but my belief is that any church that believes in Jesus is o.k. and should be respected. My sister is a Buddist and we disagree all the time, but I love her and we don't push religion on each other. We did get into one argument one time where she said something mean about the Bible, and I asked her how she would like a dog turd in her Zen garden-this is so not a good debate. I hope I helped you with your answer-kind of got off on a tangent here.
2007-10-29 23:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by marty47 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called faith for a reason, it's hard to describe to someone who doesnt believe. Not all people know how to debate and the problem is you are not debating you are attacking.
And no the devil didn't do it or it's not gods plan
2007-10-29 23:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Corey the Cosmonaut 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Christian. Most Christians don't want to admit they don't know everything and most people debating with them haven't experienced God so can't understand what the Christian is trying to say.
2007-10-30 02:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by claude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are confusing fundamentalist with Christian
Historically, some of the greatest intellects in history have been practicing and active Christians. One of the exciting dimensions of Christianity is precisely that it is open to and the topic for stimulating intellectual conversation.
Note that I say conversation rather than debate. Debate presumes conflict and the desire to "win". A conversation, on the other hand, is a search for information, open to hear the views of others and an arena in which you are comfortable sharing your own. Conversation is sharing - debate is confronting.
2007-10-29 23:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have experienced same. I am not specific about christians but all even ignorant muslims. Quran tells about this situation:
10) Certainly we sent Rasools before you among the early nations;
11) But whenever a Rasool came to them, they mocked him.
12) Thus do We let doubt creep into the hearts of the criminals;
13) That they do not believe in it, despite the examples of the people who passed before them.
14) Even if we had opened a gate in Heaven and they ascend through it and keep on ascending,
15) Still they would have said, ‘Our eyes have been dazzled; rather we have been bewitched.”
(Quran: Surat Al-Hijr15 –10…15)
2007-10-29 23:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is not possible for you to have a sensible debate because you have a closed mind. There are plenty of open minded people who have debates with open minded Christians all the time. Christianity preaches free will so the vast majority of Christian's do not have closed minds.
Newton are Darwin were both Christians I'll wager that you have accepted their arguments as to how the world works.
2007-10-29 23:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by bouncer bobtail 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
hmmmmmmmmm... now let's see.. first of all you can surely have a sensible debate with a Christian... second.. There's nothing wrong if we believe at what we know.. likewise if you believe on something we ourselves DON'T KNOW...uhmmmmmmmmmm .... you cannot say that our argument is wrong, that's harsh.. we just say what we know and act accordingly but sometimes.... we act not according to what we know, which leads other people to think that all Christians are like this and that....
2007-10-29 23:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by Xion Palma 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My faith is strong and I would love to debate with you anytime, unfortunately I dont think this is the forum for it. If you are serious and want some answers then use me as a contact. Glad to be able to help.
2007-10-29 23:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
i'm a catholic and i assure you that you can defintely have a sensible debate with me. i promise i never bring up the devil or anything like that! LOL! i think what you are talking about is the mental case bible bashers and baptises and calvanists! i know how you feel there. i once had a calvanist walk past my house and tell me i was going to hell because i was gardening!!! i'm like why???? and he said we are not put here on this earth to enjoy ourselves, we are put here as punishment and have to suffer like Christ did... i was like okay... i'll be walking away from you now!!!
2007-10-29 23:22:43 · answer #10 · answered by dom c 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The religious person's problem is that they dare not confront the idea that, although they have spent time, money, energy, commitment, social climbing etc, yet it is all delusion.
They think that although having invested in a Lost Cause then they "can't stop now or I'll lose all I have done!"
Dan Dennett calls this the Concorde Fallacy.
You have to be brave, and walk away from the Religion that Poisons Everything.
See Dennett's video talk in:
http://richarddawkins.net
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2007-10-29 23:30:38 · answer #11 · answered by Iain 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋