So if I bash the Christian belief I’m a Christian basher?
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The one thing some Christians have against them (I am Christian as well) is how they treat others.  Our pastor recently said in a sermon,  " I'll tell you, if I was a non-believer and was thinking about becoming a Christian, the one thing that would stop me is how we treat others and ourselves."\n\nI have to agree.  The way you bring people to love Jesus is by love, prayer, and grace.  Not by bashing them for not being Christian.  Truth is:  we are all sinners and being Christian does NOT make us superior, yet we act as though it should.  We are ALL God's children.  EVERY sin is equal in God's eyes.\n\n\nWhy would anyone respect us if we approach them in an accusing, judgemental manner?!\n\nThere is hypocrisy in ALL faiths and ALL people because we are all sinners.  Please understand...no one is perfect except Jesus Christ.  Being a follower of Christ in no way makes our sins invisible.\n\nI am embarrassed and apologetic for the image some of us have portrayed.
600553
Good question.  I agree with you.  Christian's do not hate anyone, just the actions that they do.
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No comment.  Don't even get me started.\n\nOkay, fine, you got me started.  (deep breath)  I am a totally strong Christian, but I don't think that being a Christian is being part of the "religion of Christianity".  Being a Christian is having a relationship with God, with Jesus.  Being a Christian means you have asked Jesus to forgive your sins, to wash them away, and He has.  Other people who don't believe what Christians believe decide to, as you put it, "bash" Christians, because they think what Christians believe is absurd, offensive, outrageous.  And they hear bad things about Christians from the media and from other people like themselves.  They might even realize that they're sinners, but don't want to face that fact.  There are lots of reasons.  It's very sad that others can be so rude to Christians.  We have the same trouble and controversy with George W. Bush.  Many people hate him, others love him, others are neutral.  I personally like him a lot, even if he isn't the best president, but that's a different story.\n\nOne of the previous answerers said that Christians "bash" other religions.  For me, that's not true.  I don't "bash" other religions, though I don't agree with them.  Some "Christians" may do that, but they aren't asking them the question, "WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?"  Jesus would not bash other religions.  As Christians, we don't necessarily AGREE with those other religions, but we should never ever "bash" them.  We need to be more understanding and open and kind, so that we don't scare others off from the start.  Giving their ideas and beliefs a chance is the first step.  The next step is showing them our beliefs, and hoping and praying that they will understand/believe.  I hate it when bad, shallow Christians do stupid things, and then all Christians are portrayed that way.  No, no, so many Christians are better than that.  I mean, we aren't better than non-Christians, that's not what I'm saying.  I'm just saying that we're portrayed in a way that is worse than the way that most of us are really like.  I love the bumper sticker that says "Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven", because that is totally a true statement.  Every human is imperfect with tons of faults, but the difference with Christians is that they have been saved, forgiven.  That's the big difference.\n\nI hope this helps!  And stay strong in Christ, my brother!
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Oh Goody, romantic Christianity rears it's ugly head.\n\n\nGod kept hitting me up side the head until I listened.
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I am a practicing Pagan.  \n\nThere is nothing wrong with Christians, I have some great friends that are wonderful Christians.  Everyone has the right to worship as they see fit, it is called free will, and one of our rights as Americans.  \n\nJust remember that what you put out you get back, so if you feel that Christians are stupid to believe in their theologies, then you will only get back in your life people that believe you are stupid for believing what you do.
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i agree. I ask christians questions and they give me hateful remarks. Its as though they have no incentive to be nice because Jesus saved them from being respectful to other people.  and what about turn the other cheeck? when i was a christian i thought they were held to higher standards, i was dead wrong. I left because of the hypocracy and ignorance.
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I do not think there are than many people bashing God.  there are a few here, since they can get a rise from many people.  In general the number is the same as always.  Do not worry, if your God is correct he wills over come all.  Plus, all that is asked for you to keep your faith.  You are not accountable for others faith.  They do not have to believe as you do for you to go to heaven.  Leave them alone and let them say as they do.
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Bashing in any form. I don't like to see it, and it always seems to be done by those who know absolutely nothing, but think they know everything. Then they end up being completely exposed as liars and idiots. I don't like to see lies being told about my own religion, or anybody else's.
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I just wanted to say that I have read your questions and answers to several questions (including my own) and I find you to be very level-headed and well-spoken. I used to practice Christianity and then evolved into feeling differently - a lot of the reasons I did had to do with the way Christians around me looked at issues - it got under my skin. But your views that are influenced by your beliefs are not at all offensive, even to someone who may not believe in the same things as you. I am glad to read what you have to say, as I am more inclined to listen to someone who is rational, if nothing else.
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Probably! To the bible everything is wrong if your not a true believer and follow everyone of there stupid rules!\n\nP.S. don't care if ya'll hate the answer! Because that's what i've learned trying to be friends with christians! See how far it got me?
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Bashing the Christian religion is not the same as bashing Jesus.\n\nJesus made it pretty clear how He felt about corrupt and self-serving religions when he trashed the money-changers.\n\nUnfortunately the various Christian churches that have evolved since then are more closely modelled on those money-changers than on the Man/God who cast them out...
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I am an ex-atheist, now Christian. I remember when I used to persecute Christians just because I wanted to make them squirm and cry at my insults and it gave me pride in just torturing Christians. There was no apparent reason for my hatred, other than just to satisfy my own perverse desire for entertainment.\n\nNow, I mourn for those who I had hurt in this manner.\n\n"Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me." - Matthew 24:9
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bolter_70002 you should be ashamed of your self using Hilter as a comparision to Christians is just plain ignorant.  Please show some respect for those who have faith.  As far as the question goes, people are flawed, some people like to pretend to be christians so that can have a reason to be hatefull, that is not christian though.  I will make the statement maybe others don't want to if you are racist or belive yourself to be above other human beings than you are no christian just a wolve in sheeps clothing, being a follower of Christ is about being humble, and leaving a life of servitude, Christ said what you do for the least of those you do unto ME.  Which is pretty clear, you hate on someone you hate on Christ, and that is a bad place to be, Christians who are not continualy striving to be all that Christ has called them to be are not the kind of Christians I want to be associated with.  Please understand we all fall short of Gods glory but the wise man asks Christ to help him up.
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I agree that many people feel that their belief system is the only correct one.  This is blind and absurd.  Regardless of what a person believes, or how he/she got to that point, it should be respected.  Many people accept Christianity, Judaism, etc. w/o going through the process of disecting it and searching one's soul.  Others study the bible, quaran, torah...study science, discuss ideas with others and come to the best conclusion that one can come to with our limited source of knowledge on earth.\n\nSo, as believer in God and His power - I would never tell you that you can't express your opinions simply b/c your belief system in a higher power is different than mine!!\n\nHowever, I dislike the "annoying atheists" as much as I dislike the "bible thumping Christians" - the ignorant, pushy, arrogant few in ANY group will always give the majority a bad name.  So just as I respect your beliefs, and you seem to respect mine, I will consistently hold everyone else to the same expectation and will do my best to fulfill this myself.
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Don't worry, God knows your heart, and He is like any loving parent who hears a child say "I hate you" and still loves the child. Just be careful next time to place the blame where it belongs, on thw rong actions of people, which isn't God's fault at all. Your hatred is actually directed at Satan who causes people to do wrong, and God knows this already.\nps. I have said the same thing before, (and a little more <oops> ) til I realized who I really hated!
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A hate-spewing bigot is what you want everyone to aspire to be?  Shame on you.  It's embarrassing that either of you have the gall to call yourselves "christians."\n\nWhy not try tolerance, peace and understanding, and treating others as you would like to be treated, just like that guy said - oh what was his name - oh yeah, JESUS.
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No. Absolutely not. The fact that I have a strong faith is a personal decision. What anyone else chooses to believe in is entirely up to them, and I do respect that. I wouldn't be living the way my faith requires if I were to push it onto someone else. I respect their beliefs the same way that I would want someone to respect mine. (Lutheran)