I got this comment as an answer to one of my questions. Now I know many of you out there are pretty wonderful people and all, my friends Lucid and SDW for example. But... as a general theme it seems many of you WISH very hard for the day you can put all us nonchristians to the torch. Personally I wish christ were real just so he could come down and put you in your place...
"I cannot wait till that time when JESUS returns....... 'cause then it will be too late for all the scoffers out there. And honestly, I have no pity for them. Jesus saith unto them; "depart from me ye that worketh iniquity".
2007-12-07 17:09:17 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm sorry that this happened to you. Not all Christians act like that.
I'm a Christian and I am saddened when I see other Christians attacking non-believers and attacking believers because of denominational differences.
I have often wondered (aloud and on here a couple of times) are these truly Christians or are they people who have so much hate for Christians, that they pose as a Christian to get non-believers riled up and against Christians. In a world of anonymity it's hard to fully grasp what their true intentions are.
Again, I am sorry this has happened to you.
2007-12-07 17:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Acts 4:12 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I'm very sorry for this attitude among us Christians. It's been there from the very beginning and we've never successfully done away with it. There's always been this tension of how ultimately justice would be enacted. There are two answers to the question, going even back before Christianity to the prophets of Judah and Israel. One is the idea that God will ultimately "vindicate the righteous" and "abolish the wicked". Of course, we always associate ourselves with the righteous and others with the wicked. Then there is the other idea that justice can only be enacted as a "great feast", when no one goes hungry, everyone's needs are met, and everyone is placed at an equal status around the great feasting table. This is the idea that peace, ultimately, comes through social justice. The first idea is the idea that peace comes through vindictive justice. That tension is present even in the gospels, all the way through to Revelation, and it is really left up to the individual to decide which approach is correct. But I for one cannot condone the idea that justice is ultimately about "slaying the wicked" and "establishing the righteous". And the God that is Love cannot, I think, reign with violence.
Peace to you.
2007-12-07 18:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by Orpheus Rising 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That person apparently thinks that he has the right to judge and give a supposed dumb and unintelligent comment. He has been set to believe that Jesus gathers up his followers and murders the others that don't believe...
This is a horrible perspective that some "Christians" actually possess. Jesus wants everyone to accept Him as their Savior, not to count the days until he flies down to Earth and zaps all the nonbelievers with lightning bolts. Jesus is loving and the way some people represent Him, make Him out to be an angry, condemning god with no self control. What many people out there may say about God or Christ can be completely fogged or misrepresented. Its sad that that misrepresentation can affect the way an average person views Jesus for the rest of their life..
2007-12-07 17:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by meh 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that the person who wrote that needs to look at his or her own life and ask themselves if they are really saved. We are to have love and compassion for the lost.
Now on the other side of the coin. I have read plenty of questions and answers coming from nonbelievers that dont exactly make me feel warm and fuzzy all over. Perhaps if some of the nonbelievers wouldn't be so rotten. I have read in some posts where someone would ask for prayer for a loved one who is dying and a nonbeliever would write stuff like Ha Ha Ha. Now just because you are a nonbeliever does that give you license to attack? And when someone is upset with your behavior and returns some of the same stuff to you, you get all upset.
2007-12-07 17:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by guitarrman45 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So what's your point? They obviously did not display a Christian like attitude. You just stated you wish Christ was real. So you obviously have a little bit of curiosity in his existence right? I don't want to put anyone to a torch. Frankly I don't care if you believe or not. When the end comes and it will, that's when God will judge you. It's not my place to judge. What intrigues me the most is that Christians and Atheists feel they are right. Well in the end we will see who is right and who is wrong now won't we? I hold strong in my beliefs and you hold strong in yours. Patience is the key. See you at the finish line.
2007-12-07 18:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity, with or without Jesus' return, is unasssailable as an entity in itself. Criticism of the faith or the advocates is like throwing pebbles into the ocean. The act of a Christian or all Christians has no spiritual effect on the 'church'. War mongers like Hitler, who tried his damnedest to erase Judaism from Europe and Geo Bush who has, for as far as the eye can see, engaged the Moslem world in war, did not nor will not affect either religion's longevity.
Discern the source of criticism and dismiss all but your own conviction.
2007-12-07 17:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by te144 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that's not the attitude you SHOULD expect from us Christians...but unfortunately, too many "Christians" don't understand that the basic principles of our religion are love and forgiveness. Jesus taught us to love everyone and to forgive them.
I might not agree with other beliefs, and I certainly don't agree with athiests, but I don't feel hate like this. Do I wish you believed as I do? Sure. But I feel no hate towards you. Religion is a very personal choice.
I'm sorry you've had experiences like this from "Christians". I hope you know that these people are not living true Christian lives.
2007-12-07 17:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by Southern Gal 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing to rejoice about in thinking that others are going to hell. I would never wish for any person, Christian or otherwise, to be put to the torch. I would prefer to wish that God or Christ touch your hearts and begin the process of changing your minds. As I always say, that's between you and God and it's not my place to wish for anyone to burn. The thought kinda makes me shudder...
2007-12-07 23:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that person is speaking from what we call the Flesh, not from the spirit. The spirit of God never talks in that way because it is not loving.
I'm going to guess that the person who said that probably just came from a question that upset them and probably they took it out on the next question. I know I've had to watch how angry I get at some ignorant questions or answers myself.
2007-12-07 17:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by Searcher 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
+PAX
It should have been worded with more charity. The bible does say the Lord will turn and say "I know thee not". But to wish that on someone...no...that is not Christlike. Jesus wants to save the sinners, not condemn.
Christ is real and everything that we do and say we will be taken to task about.
I personally hope and pray that Hell is empty....and I pray daily for changes in hearts... I'm sorry that was sent to you and will pray that who ever it was will make amends.
Merry Christmas!
j
2007-12-07 17:23:09 · answer #10 · answered by teresa_benedicta_of_the_cross 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋