christians were does it say in the bible that...?

Question

ok we were leaving from literacy class and this girl that thinks she is perfect and all randomly says "I hate catholics and everyone that isnt christian"..I got very offended by this since my parents are catholic and since Im pagan, well this girl who is Catholic and who is also my friend started telling her that why would she hate people because of religion the girl responded by saying "I dont hate the people I hate the religion"
and I told her that what she was saying was not very "christian like" and she said "god said so that we are supposed to hate people that are other religions"...where in the bible does it say that!!! and yes this girl is 24 not a little bratty kid I think what she said was very immature and offensive so tell please give me a verse where it says that christians are supposed to bash others of different religion...thanks

Im not judging anyone by this girl im asking if theres a verse if not im telling her tomorow that she is wrong!

Answer 1

Nowhere.

IF this girl IS a Believer, she sure doesn't understand Scripture.

As much as we wish it were otherwise, there will ALWAYS be people like this.

We are not all like that.

The majority of believers are loving, caring, people, who only want others to know the joy that they know.

Do not judge us all, just by this one girl.

Answer 2

There are definately passages in the bible that do not look kindly upon other religions.

Exodus 22:18
Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

That little line led to some of the witch hunts in Europe and the US. I have even heard some people classify other religions as witches. However, those are the definate minority.

Exodus 22:20
He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed.

This one speaks of sacrificing to another god will be destroyed. It does not specify who is to do the destroying. Some have deemed this to specify any religion other than the judeo-christian faith as people to be destroyed.

Deuteronomy 7:5
But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire.

This passage talks about destroying the graven images and alters of those who serve other gods. Not exactly a line that tells people to be kind to other religions.

Romans 1
1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

This one is from the new testament. Now, it says that the wrath of god will be revealed to those of different religions (or those deemed ungodly). There are people who believe that hating those of other religions is what god would do and therefore it is something that they should do as well.


2 Corinthians
6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Some interpret this one to mean that a christian cannot even be friends with someone of another religion.

1 John
5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

This can be interpretted as meaning a non-christian is not really alive and is therefore not really a person. A clear example of setting christians apart from non-christians in a non-loving kind of way. It makes it easier to hate someone if you don't believe that they are not really alive.

2 John
1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

Another example of shunning those of other religions. A person of another religion is to not even be invited into your house.

These are a few of the more blatant examples of the bible instructing people to hate or not tolerate those of different religions. There are other passages that can be interpretted to mean hate as well. It all boils down to interpretation. Some will look at the passages and not see a call to hate. Others will see it.

What is all boils down to, if a person wants to hate then any excuse will do. There are passages in the bible that can be interpretted to mean hate other religions and people who practice those religions. The hateful people will use these passages to justify their hate. The bible did not cause the hate.

Answer 3

First of all let me start off by saying that I am a Christian. I apologize for all of us Christians who say stupid things. For a Christian to say that they don't like anyone (no matter their religion or philosophy) who isn't a Christian is not Christlike character. Jesus told us to love everyone as you love yourself. This includes other Christians, non-Christians, and even your enemies. As a matter of fact it is part of the highest command given by God which is to Love God with all that you have and to love your neighbor as yourself. If you love God than you can love your neighbor and even your enemies. Now we Christians think we have the truth about God and how to get to heaven. That being the case (even if we are wrong) we believe it to be our responsibility to tell people about Jesus in a loving manner giving them what we believe is the whole truth. The whole truth is that faith in Jesus Christ will transform your life not just now but for eternity. Rejecting Jesus Christ will result in eternal judgement in a place called hell. I understand the whole "hell" topic is aversive and I don't like the idea myself. However, we believe it to be true and b/c we don't want anyone to go there we try to tell people about Jesus and what He did so we can love God with all our hearts and our neighbor as ourselves. We also don't want anyone to be judged eternally in hell. Whether or not you accept our testimony about God should not hinder the Christian's relationship with you. That is the Christian should still seek to love you and be your friend (as long as the Christian doesn't have to compromise their beliefs). Those are my two cents. If you have questions about the Bible, Jesus, Chrisitianity, and religion in general feel free to visit my blog at www.christianity20.com Thank you and God Bless.

Answer 4

Well Im no expert on the different demoninations but Catholics put way too much emphasis on Mary. They almost worship Mary to an extent. I know there are a few more things but I cant think of them. maybe some one else can help.

Answer 5

God said the first and great commandment was to love God with all the heart and soul. The second was to love your neighbor.
If you hate other people you are breaking the second great commandment.

Answer 6

I found one reference to it:

2 Kings 10:18-27



"Then Jehu called a meeting of all the people of the city and said to them, "Ahab hardly worshiped Baal at all compared to the way I will worship him! Summon all the prophets and worshipers of Baal, and call together all his priests. See to it that every one of them comes, for I am going to offer a great sacrifice to Baal. Any of Baal's worshipers who fail to come will be put to death." But Jehu's plan was to destroy all the worshipers of Baal. Then Jehu ordered, "Prepare a solemn assembly to worship Baal!" So they did. He sent messengers throughout all Israel summoning those who worshiped Baal. They all came and filled the temple of Baal from one end to the other. And Jehu instructed the keeper of the wardrobe, "Be sure that every worshiper of Baal wears one of these robes." So robes were given to them"


"Then Jehu went into the temple of Baal with Jehonadab son of Recab. Jehu said to the worshipers of Baal, "Make sure that only those who worship Baal are here. Don't let anyone in who worships the LORD!" So they were all inside the temple to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had surrounded the building with eighty of his men and had warned them, "If you let anyone escape, you will pay for it with your own life."


"As soon as Jehu had finished sacrificing the burnt offering, he commanded his guards and officers, "Go in and kill all of them. Don't let a single one escape!" So they killed them all with their swords, and the guards and officers dragged their bodies outside. Then Jehu's men went into the fortress of the temple of Baal. They dragged out the sacred pillar used in the worship of Baal and destroyed it. They broke down the sacred pillar of Baal and wrecked the temple of Baal, converting it into a public toilet. That is what it is used for to this day." 2 Kings 10:18-27 NLT

Basically, "These people don't worship me, so trick them into coming to their temple and burn them to death." Historically Christians have been really big on the burning. But I doubt this is where she got the message. She's probably going with the general "anyone who doesn't believe exactly as I do is a sinner and going to hell" that a lot of so-called Christians espouse.

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Answer 7

She's an idiot. We are not to hate anyone. We don't have to accept different beliefs, but we do have respect others' right to believe as they wish.