Is Christianity a type of Terrorism??

Question

From the Oxford English Dictionary:

"Terrorism is a policy intended to strike with terror those against whom it is adopted; the employment of
methods of intimidation."

Ok, so doesn't Christianity say essentially "believe in God and that Jesus is the lord and savior etc., etc., or burn in hell forever?"

Sooooo....how is that not a form of intimidation...?

People aren't usually religious because they love God (althought that's what they say because they are in denial), they are religious because they were told (usually as lil kids) that if you weren't you would go to Hell....

God = Universe's biggest terrorist

Dusty Scribe you make me laugh! Good one!

k716, if you know sooo much, then tell me why religion is not a form of terrorism.

Jocko_Homo, dude, the definition of intimidation cannot be used on yourself...aka you cannot intimidate yourself...

Answer 1

Spiritual terrorism, yes.

Answer 2

No, My faith in God is not caused by terrorism. I was not raised around religious people. So I was not told of the part of going to hell. I always felt that there was something more for me. And then I found God. Through faith. I would follow God even with out any mention of hell. You can say that I am in denial, but you really don't know me. So you can't judge what I really believe or why. I am not intimidated by God. I have a great respect and love for God. You may think you know why people are "religious" but you really only know what you think or feel and why you do. So please don't try and tell me that I am only a Christian because I was terrorized into it.

Answer 3

Most people I know are religious because they love God and have found a personal relationship with God.

Since I am mormon I dont even believe that really anyone is going to be condemned to a miserable hell, so your whole premise doesnt even work for all of christianity.

Noone alive can send anyone to hell. How can you be threatened by someone that has no power to send you to hell?

Putting extreme words next to christianity like terrorism doesnt strengthen your argument. It makes it seem desperate. It also lessons the actions of actual terrorists doing serious physical and emotional harm around the globe.

Answer 4

God gave you a free choice so people can chose God or reject him. Consider this, minus absolutes which only Christianity gives us certainty of knowledge is not possible. This means apart from the Judeo Christian idea, your thoughts are meaningless because you lack absolutes for certainty of knowledge. To read this reply and understand it you must apply the Judeo Christian methodology of antithesis. The only alternative is Hegel's dialectical methodology of synthesis where truth is what you and I says it is. What this means is that if i decide killing is kool then that is my relative truth for that existential moment. Nobody has the right to suppress my means of expressing who I am. If you understand this point you may reconsider your position. What tells you you are a man or woman? Science can't although it tries because the sciences reject absolutes which is an admission they cannot know anything for sure. Societies built upon a humanistic framework like Russia China and other communist regimes are the best example of how Christianity is kool. No absolutes and society is god; that is the alternative which is here already. Peace

Answer 5

No. For starters, the definition of terrorism is intentionally vague, and is designed to justify the unconstitutional investigation of just about any crime. Second, there has always been a substantial Universalist population in Christianity. Third, back to the definition of terrorism, are you actually saying that all forms of intimidation are terrorism? What is someone feels intimidated due to low self-esteem? Doesn't that mean that the definition of terrorism is based on the feelings of the alleged 'victim'?

Answer 6

No, Christianity is the opposite of terrorism.
It is salvation from damnation.
Once again, it's SALVATION!

But suppose you don't want to be saved, rescued, forgiven, cleansed, restored to fellowship with God and granted eternal life. If so, then just continue to follow the course you are already on. In the end, the wages of sin is death, and you will reap what you sowed in life, having rejected the one chance at redemption you had through Christ.

Answer 7

You do not know what you are saying and you do not understand your own words.. You have no right to say offensive words against God. Little respect is needed for you. You have no respect to God and other people around you. If you do not believe God just remain silent in your room and sleep. do not mind asking religioius matters in this section for you do not know what you are telling.
Dan 12:10 Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
jtm

Answer 8

Blood for sin is a rather primitive idea.... it was NOT the Gospel that Jesus himself taught. (Jesus preached the Kingdom Gospel about "treasure hid in a field.") So in truth, the darkness we see in Christianity today is not based on the Original Gospel. The resource below explains the difference between the Original Kingdom Gospel and the Pauline gospel that is so popular these days. The Original Gospel (turn the other cheek) could not lead to violence.

Answer 9

you don't have much of a life do you?

In any case, my faith in God is based on the blessings he has bestowed upon me and the hundreds of answered prayers. At some point in time it has to be obvious that someone is up there answering me and blessing me. I have no fear of repurcussions, and never have. I love God for what he has done for me both at the crucifixion and afterwards. You truly do not understand Christian love at all.

This is just an attempt to upset people and incite emotional responses that you can use to further condemn those of faith.

Answer 10

God doesnt say that if you dont believe in him, he will SEND you to hell. God gives you a free choice. Its your choice to be seperate from God and this choice is why people go to hell. Why would he let people into heaven who dont love him and try to prove he doesnt even exist like yourself. Think about it... not hard to figure out. I'll be preying for you.

Answer 11

Are you a type of Troll?

So according to your flawed theory, you must be intimidated to not rape and kill only because you are scared of going to prison and/or the death penalty.

Thank you; you've just proven why people need to know God. Don't bash what you don't understand. You just embarrass yourself.

EDIT: Because I've seen so many non-believers (on R&S) state how fearful religion is and how afraid we as Christians should/must be, yet I have never felt scared, coerced, intimidated, or threatened to be a Christian and follow God.

I don't obey God because I'm afraid of going to hell. For Christians, hell isn't even a factor that we give a thought to. Think of children; they love their parents, and obey & trust their parents because of that love. That's why I obey God. I love Him and trust Him because He loves us all so much. If you noticed the obvious sarcasm in the second paragraph about prison, most of us obey the law because we are good people, we know right from wrong, and we want to do what's right. It's not out of fear of going to jail. That's how I live for God. My faith is strong in Him, and that guides me to do what He has instructed. With God, we have no fear or threats or worries; we are blessed with happiness and comfort.

You may be skeptical, which is understandable, but I hope that helps somewhat. Anyway, have a good day.