Do you think Christians could survive their own intolerant attitude that they put on others....?

Question

Do you think Christians could survive their own intolerant/cruel attitude that they put on others who do not share in their beliefs?

Will Christians *understand* this question? That this question is asked sincerely? Or will they become defensive and throw rocks?

Let's find out shall we.....

Answer 1

They wouldn't stand a chance.

Answer 2

After reading some of the answers that you got here, it has become clear to us that while there are some true Christians out there, who would clearly survive the intolerance and can accept the concept of tolerance and respect for those of other faiths, there are still, unfortunately, too many supposed "real" Christians that still are naive enough to believe that theirs is the only path for all.

It is THOSE Christians that would not survive the intolerant attitude that they force on others.
Of course, the same can be said of the same kind of believer in Islam or any religion which allows intolerance to thrive and flourish amongst it's ranks.

True believers of any religion can accept that there are other paths and can respect them and their right to exist and believe as their spiritual path dictates. Those can accept the intolerance for what it is......ignorance.

It is the extremists and new converts that are the worst of the lot and while many have answered you, it is amazing how many people have actually danced around the question without actually answering it.

It gives one pause for thought about their self-awareness integrity.

Answer 3

You have made an error in claiming all Christians are cruel and intolerant. You may think that is defensive, but you are simply wrong. There are many things Christians believe that leave no room for tolerance, like thou shalt not steal. Surprisingly no only Christians recognize this but also those of the secular world. If you steal in society they throw you in jail. Some could claim that they are intolerant and have a cruel attitude. Some would say they are defensive and are punishing them. How can you believe your own rhetoric

Answer 4

You paint all "Christians" with quite a wide brush. In reality, Christians are a diverse group politically, socially, racially, etc. Unfortunately you have probably only met up with the vocal obnoxious ones, who do NOT speak for all others but whom make for more controversial and interesting news.

"Will Christians *understand* this question?" you ask.

Well, I am a Christian, and I understand your question, but I am sure if I say so you'll contradict it if it means I won't fit into the box you have put me in.

Open your eyes and see that NO group of people is as homogeneous as you think. Not atheists, not football players, not vegetarians, not Hindus, not college students, not homeschoolers, not Muslims, not musicians, not doctors, and not even Christians.

Answer 5

In a way Christians do. The Dilemma with this question however is how one can be defined a Christian. I don't believe the Christians Crusades where done by true Christians but rather by what we would call today religious extremist. The fact that they 'won' doesn't make it right or divinely sanctioned.
Likewise today, Christians that take part in government protest and rallies and preach hatred are not true Christians but indeed are cruel people. True Christians should 'hate what is bad' and 'abstain from evil' as said in The Bible. This means separating ourselves from these things, NOT protesting through violence or verbal abuse.
I believe there are some who claim to be Christians who would rather eat shards of glass than sit next to a homosexual or breath the same air as a Muslim, but TRUE Christianity is the ultimate manifestation of Love and Dedication to God and Christ. Being concerned in doing whats right will always overcome those who live to hate those who do wrong.

Answer 6

It has been years since the Church has had such a cruel influence. Get over it and look online. How many Church bashing threads do you see? I see a lot! What the men and woman of old against the Church burnt for fulfilled its purpose and has brought a multitude of freedom. Don’t you ever claim that what you go through is half of that! Stop playing heretic, the title is not yours - so don’t ever try...

Answer 7

Do you think Muslims could survive theirs? What about fundamentalist Jews or Hindus? Intolerance seems to be a widespread human condition. There's plenty of it to go around.

An agnostic/borderline atheist.

Answer 8

I can only speak for myself...but as a "Christian", yes, I can live by the same rules and standards and attitude I have towards others. In fact...I don't even have a problem dealing with your attitude in this question.

Answer 9

i think of it regularly stems from defensiveness and lack of information. We (Christians) are used to being bashed, too, so some Christians grow to be very protective approximately what they have self assurance. maximum Christians additionally are not responsive to the origins or ideals of Islam or different "a techniques-off" religions, so as that they spout off approximately issues they don't be responsive to. additionally, a number of it stems from racism or lost anger (many "Christians" in u.s. view Islam through fact the religion of terrorists, and for this reason, it impacts how they reply to those human beings... it would be talked approximately that those "Christians" are not residing in a fashion that exhibits love for all mankind, that's what we've self assurance is taken into consideration one of the two best suited commandments we are meant to maintain on with, so as that they are actually not particularly representative of the Christian faith in any respect). some human beings, myself coated, be responsive to not something some lot of religions, not through fact we don't care to check, yet through fact it is not that basic to get an be responsive to-how guy or woman to reply to our questions approximately what they have self assurance. yet a minimum of we often do not declare to be responsive to approximately it.

Answer 10

As a christian,I am very tolerant. I love God's children as Christ commanded. Sad to say though that most so called christians would rather have the jobof judging,which belongs only to God,notus.

Answer 11

Honey, I try not to be intolerant. It's just my nature. What can I say? I'm a prick who's drawn to conflict, and religious/poltical beliefs together are mouth-watering targets for me.

Conservative Theist w/o apology to anyone.