Does anyone believe that Christians are not Imperialist?
445043
They are always bombing people invading their countries.\nThey corrupt governments and terrorise the people\nThey cheat the farmer with low prices and get cheap oil to waste.\nThe dig up Africa [etc] and take all the minerals\nThey put up trade barriers to keep people down and poor\nThey flood the world with a vile culture [which includes everything Christianity says it does not believe]\n\nThen when everyone is dying they throw a few cents at them and feel good
1116652
Honestly, I would not be opposed to our govrnment basing many of its policies on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The problem is is that these "Christians" have very little of Christ about them and their actions. Therein lies the real problem.\n\nThink about it, for a minute. Christ's teachings are quite secular for the most part. It's when people who believe that they are the only ones who know how God thinks and what God and Jesus REALLY meant deciding that their interpretaion is the only Ture & Correct Version and try impose that on the rest of that I have a huge problem with.
940503
Exactly!  They claim the U.S. is a *Christian* nation, yet anything ever done in any *Christian* nation was not done by a *real* Christian.  Those of us who live in a *Christian* nation are products of that culture.  The Nazis were products of a Christian culture.  Slavery was a product of Christian culture.  The Inquisition was a product of Christian culture.  They weren't *real* Christians -- only the products created by them!\n.
880376
Not everyone holds this view.  Those that do are ignorant and highly misinformed.  Sadly, it has been my experience that some Christians hold this view.  Historically speaking, though, more violence and bloodshed has been committed in the name of Christianity than any other religion.\n\nOh, and please don't call *him* "Mr. Texas."  I'm a Texan and I find that highly insulting.  I'm part of a minority in Texas that didn't vote for the bastard.  ***Edit: Not a problem.  I understand completely why wrote that :)***
460555
Don't believe everything you read or hear. I am a Christian and I believe in peace. I don not condem your people or your religion---thats your free will to believe what you choose...but it is unfair that you label "Christians as the ones doing and saying things unfairly" about your nationality. I hope for peace what do you hope for?
538533
I think that if they are truly Christians, that they have accepted Jesus as their personal savior, they are not going to hell. Somebody correct me if I am wrong about that. \n\nAnd I think, and this is just from my studies, I remember that Christian doctrine says we are all sinners and need Christ. Again, that is what I remember.\n\nIt is not my experience or my belief, mind you, but just what I think is Christian doctrine.
411519
I am a christian and I don't want a theocracy. In fact I am a borderline anarchist. I don't think it is the religion itself as much as the PEOPLE in the religion. Sinful natures wanting more and more power.
728601
Yes: as a rule Christians are less moral than the average non-Christian person. Absolutely. Their morals are based on something other than morality per se.
352509
Yes I am, and I don't appreciate the dirty tricks squads from their people. All the scandals in the name of Capitalistic Religion. Our forefathers knew best about separation of church and State, and it would keep America from falling into a Fascist Dictatorship, lead by a false Religion. Capitalism is not a Religion of the Lord, it's just the opposite of. It's says you can't follow two masters and be tuned into the Lord.
648908
I think they believe in the existence of Christ, but do not believe He is/was the Messiah.  But He is!
109289
No. It would go against the idea of relgious freedom. Just because most of the population is christion does not mean it should be recognized. That would be like saying the US is a white Nation.
513261
I'm a Christian but those who are not Christian do not base there beliefs onthe Bible.
1155721
I am Christian. Don't argue over other people's teachings. Just ask them to tolerate others, not to disturb us, not to terrorize others, not to press others to accept their customs when we have ours. And don't accept their customs if that infringes on our values. Amen
422317
Christian governments up until relatively recently CAUSED lots of genocide.  The inquisition, witch hunts, the crusades, the wiping out of South American and African people?  All Christianity.  Don't get me wrong, I'm a Christian and I think Christians are great, I just don't think government should be run in terms of religion.  They don't mix.  Especially a religion that is essentially evangelical like Christianity.  As a Christian, I suppose I'd be happy if everyone else were Christian, but as a secular person I don't think it's fair of me to compell others to do so.  Christians belong in aid organizations where aid is voluntary and they can do good work, not in government where, with the best of intentions, they tend to force or coerce others into following their faith.
782900
No countries have done such things, groups within countries have done though.  For example, Islamic fundimentalists have waged war on western civilisation (not just Christianity I might add) but that doesn't mean all of the Middle East suddenly becomes an enemy.  Much in the same way, the Nazis were German but that doesn't mean all of Germany was an enemy during WW2, just the state that took presidence.
493861
Some do, yes, but probably not in a traditional way. I am a UU, and I have christians who believe in the divinity of Jesus in my congregation as well as those who do not (like me). I believe in a primitive Christianity in the sense that I believe that Jesus was a very good, holy person, a great prophet & philosopher. I think anyone would be well to emulate Jesus in their personal life. I don't believe he was God, though, and do not believe that there is only one way to God. \n\nAs I understand it, the "traditional" christians in the UU do think Jesus was God incarnate, but also believe, as I do, that there is not only one path to God. There are many religions, and all of them have merit. I do not think that God would be so close minded as to create all the world, then allow only one narrow path to find him. I also do not believe that God would prohibit, say, the Dalai Lama from his presence, just because he did not follow one doctrine or another, as he is a good, holy person.\n\nSo, yes, there are still christian UU's, but probably not too many, and not very traditional, in the strict sense.
1061317
Yes... I believe so. I am technically "christian"... but i am open to a lot of beliefs from other religions as well. I definitely take certain beliefs and values from other religions as well as christianity. I don't think I could say that I "worship" Jesus either. I worship GOD. Whichever god that may be. I choose to have a personal spiritual relationship with god and live my life the way I should.