I am not religious- I am a Christian. I secure in my beliefs- so what is the big deal?
2007-11-13 14:21:03 · 24 answers · asked by froglady972 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, firstly, Christianity is a religion. Secondly, what are you referring to specifically? This is a very broad question, so I'm not going to guess what you mean by it without more information.
2007-11-13 14:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by I, Sapient 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"I am not religious- I am a Christian" ????
re·lig·ious
re·lig·ious [ri lÃjjÉss]
adj
1. relating to religion: relating to belief in religion, the teaching of religion, or following the practices of a religion
religious freedom
2. believing in a higher being: believing in, and showing devotion or reverence for, a deity or deities
a religious family
3. thorough: very thorough or conscientious
a religious attention to detail
4. christianity belonging to monastic order: used to describe Christians who have committed themselves to a monastic order.
The vows taken when doing this include dedication to poverty, chastity, and obedience.
n
(plural re·lig·ious) monk or nun: somebody who belongs to a monastic order
-re·lig·ious·ly, adv
-re·lig·ious·ness, n
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No big deal, your just taking part in that "change the language" tactic. I love this one, this is a way that you reaffirm your beliefs rather than question them. "Christianity isn't a religion, it's a connection with Jesus" You don't have to consider that yours is just one religion among thousands. Muslims claim to have the same knowledge, don't you see how you're the same?
2007-11-13 22:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people find it enraging that others have a right to their own beliefs. Atheists would ban religion if they could. Fundies would overthrow our government and establish a theocracy. Jews think their messiah will come and all nations will kneel before them,so they already see themselves as our natural masters. Religion excites feelings of superiority,but so does anti-religion. People are the same about ideology - even everyday politics - so I don't think this is anything particular to religion. It's the way people can be,very stubborn in their false certitude. Alas.
2007-11-13 23:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Maya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are so many rligions and most of them have very strong beliefs people can sometimes be very defensive about their beliefs. If they feel that someone is attacking something that they stringly believe in they will tend to get mad. It is like if someone insulted your best friend or some one you loved. You would probably get mad about it. Some people just don't deal with this anger as well as others do.
2007-11-13 22:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by Kisses & Hugs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainly because religion has become an evil institution of lies and manipulation, religion has taken away peoples common sense and logic, my own catholic religion is starting to tell the truth, but most are not ready for it yet, I to am secure in my belief but it is in no God I believe in me I am the creator of my own destiny let it be said let it be done and my life today is just wonderful without the bibles God.
2007-11-13 22:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Peg B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an agnostic; I consider it a fascinating sociological subject; and since i discovered R&S I'm completely shocked by the depth of atheist hatred of christianity. They never mention any other religion either,which seems odd considering the definition of atheism.
2007-11-13 22:26:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
religious people and people mad about religion dont have the love and peace that Jesus gives us as christians in our hearts.
they have an empty void in their heart an emptiness that can only be filled by accepting Jesus
2007-11-13 22:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by Illuminated2Truth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because religiosity is not a function of rational thinking, but of emotion and endoctrination.
Otherwise rational and logical people turn to angry, emotional, brainwashed fanatics as soon as the 'religion' switch gets tripped in their brains.
2007-11-13 22:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anger occurs due to pride, and lack of knowledge.
Both can be fearful to some who have not made the effort to really search for God.
Love is an active emotion.
2007-11-13 22:27:12 · answer #9 · answered by Lives7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's a private personal issue, but some people want to make it a public issue.
2007-11-13 22:25:58 · answer #10 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋