Is Christianty as a religion losing members to Athiesm, Agnostics, Non-Religous type groups??
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i dont really think so, because many more people join
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I'm a Christian, but many times I think if I wasn't I'd be so turned off by how some other Christians behave/act/talk.  In the name of Christ, they do some really outrageous stuff or twist the scriptures to fit their own agenda. Or act SO radically ridiculous  that it is a total turnoff to those who maybe are seeking. It's only a small handful of people, mind you, but those few can really spoil it for those that are genuinely trying to walk day to day and show God's love in every circumstance.  I consider myself a radical Christian, but mellowed by age, and a general sense of not wanting to turn off and offend every person I meet!
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Do you know, if you started the cult of the Giant Chain smoking yellow orangutan up, I might just join, as I'm sure will many others. Then thousands of years into the future, people will indeed be fighting out the mighty yellow ones' smoky existence with as much energy as the fight out the existence of god on here at the moment. \n\nI get your point, it is valid. Christians won't though, I guarantee you.
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It isn't jsut christian churches, it's ALL of them and the impact hasn't been good at all.  None handled them in a manner that was appropriate and swept them under the carpet.  Tht gave a bad impression to those following the teachings, making it seem hypocritical.  Combined with alot of other things that have gone on this is part of the reason for declining memberships and those turning away from religion.  You can't preach one thing then turn around and do the opposite and expect people to follow.
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You're right.  \n\nAs man becomes more intelligent, the nonsense of religion just becomes more and more ludicrous.\n\nIt's dying fast.\n\nChurches are almost empty now.  Even those people who pretend to be religious would rather be in the DIY superstore on a Sunday instead of church.\n\nWere it not for the vast wealth of the churches, which they acquired through stealing all those years ago, Christianity plc would now be bankrupt.
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NO there are many many-- they are organized but not that well. I know of two who like in Gullipulli who have as little as possible to do with the others. They are now TRUE Christians.\n\nThey do other things now!!!! See below for all info.
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They aren't, they aren't even CLOSE to it.  They can't complete with the sheer numbers of Islamic converts and those in Christianity.  It's a bald faced lie that alot of religions tell to make themselves look good.  As a matter of fact they are losing ground to non-believers and pagan religions just like all the others.  Percentage-wise their growth is stagnant like all other religions counting those coming in and going out.  While the numbers going in are good, like most religions, those leaving are even greater.  \nhttp://www.listology.com/content_show.cf...\n\nTop 10 Fastest Growing Religions in the US by baker \nSikh 18,900.0 \nHindu 810.0 \nMuslim 537.5 \nBuddhist 290.0 \nBaha’i 117.4 \nEvangelical Christians 42.8 \nOrthodox 28.4 \nRoman Catholic 14.2 \nJews -16.4 \nAnglican -27.3
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If they believe in the God of Abraham and Isaac that would ultimately lead them to believe in Jesus Christ which would then lead to being called Christians.  You said ALL Theists....I am merely speaking of those who are seeking the reason behind their belief....and it always begins and ends in Christ....even though they may not realize it yet.
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I've found that when it comes to homosexuality, most "Christians" become very un-Christian-like.\n\nI was raised to believe that no matter what people have done, or who they are, we are to love them, and accept them into Christianity.  You're fine in my book.  Maybe we're both going to Hell...lol.
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<chuckle>\n\nWith as much politics as there already is on YA!, I'd hesitate to form a church here too.\n\nSo far, it's been either Christian of Muslim bashing.  Some one's been trying to stir it up for the Hindus. Atheist have been attacking Christianity, but I don't think they are Atheists.  These ones only attack Christianity.  Which leads me to believe that they are anti-christian.  And, of course, you have Christianity and Islam ramming verse down every one's throat.  Mean while, Wicca, Buddha, Scientology are looking at us like brawling children.  \n\nI'm sure there's a ton of other faiths out there I didn't mention.  I meant no disrespect, I'm just ignorant.\n\nNo, I don't think humanity is ready for an E-faith.  Maybe if we called it the " Force " or something non-descript like that, it might work.  But imagine the hell we'd go through just establishing the doctrine :)\n\nBest wishes.
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I believe that there will always be religious people and atheists .. it have always been this way .. and it will remain ..\n\nBut as a religious one i say that religious people are getting less by time .. so the majority will be to the atheists ..\n\nFrom an Islamic prospective .. our prophet Muhammad pbuh predicted that .. and he said that whoever still a believer at these times (Future) will find it so hard to keep being religious as he will find so many people as non-believers or forsaken their religion making it hard for him to keep his religion .. \n\nHe said being a religious at that time (Future) is like holding your hand tight on a piece of burning coal ..\n\nP.S: i said it still in the future because it's just started happening .. and i can observe it around me .. \n\nI hope my answer was good enough for your question ..
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No. I am not a scientologist but I have friends who are. The difference between it and Christianity couldn't be more vast; however, they both espouse living by the Golden Rule.
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There are multitudinous denominations, many of which have long since run their course and died out. After all, how many Puritains do you know today?\n\nGiven the inclinations of human nature, it is theoretically possible to posit an argument that there are as many "denominations" of Christianity as there are Christians. Yes, belief in the divinity of Christ is the central premise of all strains of Christianity, but beyond this, beliefs and values can differ widely. Look at the difference between Baptists and Congregationalists, for example. Within your own church, no doubt you know people who have very different personal values from your own: does that somehow invalidate their belief in Christ?\n\nGiven that the scriptures talk of our personal relationship with Christ, I think it is fair to say that the church is less a building or organization than a structure of faith within our hearts and spirits. Thus, as many Christians as there are, that is as many denominations as you might find.\n\nPeace!
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I dont believe it will die out. Other religions that have died out were because of restictive rules regarding location/worship etc, or restricted by bithrite. like the Parsee religion of today, it only has around 10 000 followers becuse you can only be born into it. it is likely it will die out in the future.\n\nChristianity, due to its inclusive and accepting nature is unlikely to die out. the catholic faith, iregardless of all other christians has more followers than all the other faiths put together! Christianity is on top, coz its teachings are true and valid!
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I think it's possible that there are people in the second category. I'm not sure I've actually met any of them, however. Every single self-identifying "Evangelist" I've come across has been far more interested in other peoples' sins than anything about love or forgiveness. Maybe it's just that the first group makes so much more noise, you never get to hear anyone else.
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i think you have a point there... but i bet you already knew that... anyways, i think there are alot of people who claim the religion but hide it when they go to the bar or club, sad but true.. as a devote believer i think if you would weave through all the hipocrits there would be preshis few christians left in the world today.
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That is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith and as such, I would not consider them true Christians.  I hope and pray that they do come to the full realization of God in all His aspects.  Blessings.