How does todays society reflect or not reflect our beliefs as Christians?
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Society reflects the times prophesied in the Bible.  Everything is according to Gods plan.  The fact that there are still Christians on the earth does reflect in society.  How many Christian hospitals can you name?  How many charitable organizations?  I can name many. \n\nThe fact that God has kept us here is evident, in that COMPLETE moral decay has not taken over, although sometimes I wonder!!!
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I think i agree with you on this one, Christian should have more loves and understand for this kind of issue, they shouldn't condemn directly without knowing detail or why or give more understanding to the related people so at least they have time to learn or decide what they wish to do for both side.\n\nNo matter we accept or not, the world has changed...It didn't mean we do changed by the world, but we may need to learn how to balance ourselves so we can find the best possible way to help or cares about those that they are "different"!
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hhmmm.. I interpret this as:\n\nThe Christian religion is based on lies, and has been formed, in my opinion, as a type of slavery. If Christianity was shunned from society like satanism or the old religions, I would not survive as the followers depend on worldwide recognition. Our bible IS the wind and rain, means it will be there forever. And whatever society decides what is right, there will always be people who respect and honour this old religion.\n\nYes.\n\nThat's my interpretation.
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Faith is what you believe in and have a "sense" that it sits squarely with you.\n\nReligion is however you act out your worship of God; which denomination fits the most closely to how you think is the correct way to worship Him.\n\nSome Christians think you MUST be baptised by immersion.\n\nSome Christians think you MUST be able to speak in tongues.\n\nSome Christians think you MUST follow a certain code of ethics.\n\nSome Christians are so liberal you can't separate what they believe is right from what non-Christians believe is right.\n\nI believe a person must find the "religious" practices they most closely feel right about and go for it.....because:\n\nThe Bible says all Christians are a different part of the body of Chirst. The hands, the feet, the eyes, the ears.....we all serve a very different and very important purpose. \n\nHope this helps.
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I am a born again christian, and really and truly I am not intolerant of non believers. \nmy social circle ie my best mates in the  world who I couldnt live withou include\nhindus \nmuslims\nhomosexuals \nand athestis(spelt wrong?)\n\ni do not try and convert them or change them in anyway.\nof course conversations turn to religion at times and them i give my views, as do they.\nto be quite honest I personally believe that christians get a raw deal.\nperhaps because we dont retaliate as vermently as some other's when our believe system is mocked.\n\nwe are not all God botherers/Bible bashers.\nif someone wants my opinion on a religious subject I'll give it but most times it's ignored out of hand simply because it's a christian view. I have never forced my opinion on anyone.\n\nI believe that God has chosen those who will get to know Him.\nthere are different types of people with different priorities concerning the spread of thier faith.\nmy sister in law gets on even my nerves!!!\nshe does not generally associate with non belivers (unless she is in a situation trying to preach God's Word)as she feels this would affect her way of life. that is her personal convictions.\nthey are not the same as mine or lillions others.\n\nI believe that people should be able to see the way many christians live their lives and feel inspired to know God.\nsome do some dont. thats life\n\npls dont critise or condemm all christians in the same boat. just as most of us dont condemm non believers of believers of other faiths.\nthis is a multi cultural world and we have to accept everyone.\nLet him without sin throw the first stone\n\nx
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Firstly I think your question is slightly misleading, "most people" do not believe in the Bible let alone take it as literal. Within the Christan community I think that the basic tenants of Christianity are regarded as enough i.e do unto others as would be done to you, it is a small but vocal and powerful minority that are fanatical  (the same is true of Islam and there is interesting parells). There is also quite a difference between the European (where I live) views and some of the more evangelistic US versions. I think the fanatics that preach literal interpretations (although missing out all the bits they don't agree with) do so as a means of social control, to gain political power  and make money. But I also think that peole like this, Father K above makes a very valid point; when the Church of Rome was supreme people where able to follow i's rules and doctroines without question. When the reforamation came along and removed that, humanity lost some of its certainty in life, we as a society became lost; there was no objective truth in the world anymore. we have been trying to get back to that certainity ever since, with some of the more fundamental christains this had been be adpoting The Bible as a literal infaliable truth (Father K's "Paper Pope". there is a famous painting of Martin Luther overlooking a church and crying out "My God what have I done", a question Protestants have struggled with, to replace the security of the Papacy they have put their faith in The Bible
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if you arent sure about somethign someone has told you then you need to check it out in an OLD bible, such as the KJV, because people change and have opinions that are their own feelings.. God doesnt change , we do and we have totally lost how things used to be and come so far from the truth... dont trust people only the bible
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I'm a Christian, and I totally agree with you. When Christians treat people rudely, they are not being like Christ. Christ said to love others as we love ourselves. I'm sorry that you have been treated poorly by Christians.
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Because society is so messed up these days and noone realizes it other than us christians. The way I see it... In the next generation, only 5% will be bible believing Christians... Try to find one than! Well, i wish I could help. Good luck.
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I think that many people who claim some form of Christianity as their chosen religion are not terribly interested in living a truly christian life. I mean, religion is for many people an excuse, or a comfort blanky, or something to that effect, but is not a way of life, as it should be. People shouldn't only be Christains on sunday, or saturday, or whenever. It should be a part of the way you think, the decisions you make, and the goals we have in life. So in answer to your question, yes, I think that many of us as Christians have forgotten who we are and why we're here. That's probably one of the reasons that the world is in such bad shape.
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My husband preaches surmons like these, very good question. Well, Christian by definition is: to be Christ like. Which we all fail at sometimes.\n\nHow will people know? Jesus said "By this they (meaning the world) will know that you are my disciples, because of the love that you have for the brethren." Meaning the way christians are "suppose to" treat, and show love toward one another, should be a difference, unconditional, than the love of the world, which is, conditional. You know what I've found out though? That there is a lot of the world in the church now- a-days!\n\nThe evidence would be the "fruit that you bare" meaning that a corrupt tree can't bare good fruit, neither can a good tree bare corrupt fruit. Salt and fresh water, can't come out of the same spout, it's either salt or fresh, so if a person is a christian then they will be governed by the word of God. You should be able to see jesus, in there actions. \n\nA very small example of this would be if somebody does something to you, and you know they were wrong, yet, you make the first step and apologize even if they don't. Not because you did something wrong, because they did. But you try to make peace, where ever possible, and take the first step. People will think your a fool, but see, that's the worlds thinking, to be christ like you would give up your right to be right, and apologize just to reconcile with them. Even if they don't.\n\nOur philosophy is different and causes a person to have to die to their flesh, or themselves, or their pride. \n\nTo really make a difference a true (well actually a mature christian, because you can be a true christian that hasn't matured yet, it doesn't mean that your not saved, it takes time for a person to grow to the level of humility, and not always trying to make a name for themselves or be popular in this life!) must be a humble christian, meek, not weak, you can stand up for what's right, but , if humbling yourself will make a difference for the better in the end, then do that, rather than prove your point. \n\nYou'd have to use discernment and wisdom in order to know the difference at that time.
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Be thankful people don't use the standards of 2000+ years ago! We really are more understanding than in those days. \n\n'Who made GOD?' and other type questions; I see many questions of this nature, and wonder how can humanity put into human understanding GOD and his plan. I mean I understand humanities need to understand things - but we are never going to understand these big concepts. \nDeath, GOD, etc. \nI totally agree that "it's clear Jesus said his Kingdom is not of this world."
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You will know them by their fruit.\nonly experiencing God's salvation makes you a true Christian. of course, we can't see into man's heart, so we just have to take people at their word and the way they live their life. But remember, it's not our place to judge.
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I think people's faith would be more real, more indepth if we lived in a country where Christianity was persecuted, but we probably wouldn't have as many members. I praise God that we do live in a country where we are free & not persecuted to worship & practice our religion. A lot of the times, being the 'norm' helps people come to Him, but a lot of other times, it usually makes for a shallow relationship, and it dies off in a couple of months or years...
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If you look around at the christian majority, so few of us are really christian at all. \nWe profess to follow, but refuse to act, speak, give or conduct business in a way that would reflect the teachings of Christ.\nAmerica is into catch phrases and fads. The newest trend, the latest tech, get rich quick, or seek the pleasures now while your young for tomorrow may not come. All these are the prevalent attitudes that have been around for 2 decades or more. And this amongst the poorest of us.\n\nEven just working for our families can be a struggle not to fall into this sin.\nhow many times do we come home from work and worship, or spend time with God..? Most of us turn on the TV, the computer, or spend the time in something we think of as a pleasurable past time.Most of which cost considerable amounts of money. Broadband, cable & direct TV, Video games, Sports, etc..\nThe short answer is we are more obcessed with our own wants.
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You are absolutely correct! This is an issue, not just on yahoo answers, but  within the Christian faith PERIOD. \n"We" tend to forget that we are human and "ALL" fall short of His glory, but not of His grace." Therefore, our opinions, based off our experiences and education are not always the final say; the WORD OF GOD is the only thing that is without error and considered the TRUTH.\n\nFurthermore, some opinions are on the tippy toes of judgement and we all know what the bible says about that; \n\nMatthew 7:3\n"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?\n\nBottom line, this is an area that ALL Christians need to mature in. Because, when you get on a roll with a bunch of Jesus jargon, catchy christian cliches, and holy-rolly talk; that you can't back up with scripture, you "weaken your witness" and do the opposite of what God intends for you to do, by way of his word;\n\n                                     Galatians 6\n\n"Doing Good to All" \n\n 1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5for each one should carry his own load. \n 6Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. \n\n 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.\n\n\nNow THAT is the word, from the bible, WITHOUT my opinion or any alterations! :   )  be blessed!
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I believe it is human nature to assume that someone who defies what you believe in, doesn't know what they're talking about. That doesn't make this assumption true however. I am a Christian and I know there are many people out there that are well versed in Christianity, even if they do not share the belief. Some of them probably even know more about it than I do. I know about other religions as well. I think it is important to know about and the different faiths and non-faiths of the world.