For non-Christians, Why are you so angry at Christians?
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I am a Wiccan and I am not angry at Christians.  To do so would mean I would not be talking to my spouse nor the rest of my family!  I have no problem with the path each person takes to their own Gods or Goddesses.  I have friends from all religious backgrounds and I have friends that are atheist and agnostic.  I will say that I don't like people from any religion who feel it is their mission to convert me because they feel I need "saving"; but, I am not impolite nor do I talk down to them when they try to do so.  I respect others beliefs and I expect the same in return.  And, even if I don't get it in return, I will respect your right to believe as you will.\n\nBlessed Be.
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I don't see anything wrong with your beliefs.  In fact one of the things that pisses me off most in the Pagan community is Christian bashing.\n\nI believe some of this stems from people who call themselves Christians that ridicule our beliefs calling them false or devil-worshiping.  \n\nHowever, far more, I think, comes from some Pagan and Neo-Pagan authors who try to make Christians out to be the villains.  These people also perpetuate the myth that Christians hate everybody who isn't one and attempt to use the past, such as the crusades, in order to falsely validate this opinion.\n\nI don't think Christians ever blatantly took Pagan beliefs, Although I believe some Pagan practices may have been incorporated into Christianity, the same goes for virtually all religions.  We all take beliefs and/or traditions from religions that came before ours because they had been a part of life. Being Wiccan, I absolutely know Christianity couldn't take any of my beliefs because my religion is fairly new.\n\nAll in all, I see no reason to be at war with Christianity.  On the contrary, we should be working to better understand one anther's belief systems if at least to gain more knowledge about the world around us.
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I am a Christian, but I am not angry, and I am not telling you off.  No true "Christian" will do that because Christ tells us not to offend anyone and to live above reproach.  With that being said, I'll talk about your initial question.  Many people want to believe that there is no god because they don't want to deal with accountability.  The fact that everything they say, do, think (unless you have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus) will all be judged one day is frightning.  If there is no God then there is no one but yourself that you are accountable to.  The Bible tells us that EVERYONE is born knowing about God - through years of rebellion they are turned away.  If there is no all knowing God - I can't even imagine what the world would be like.  Creation itself is all the evidence one needs to believe in God.  God has shewn Himself in EVERY living thing on this earth - including you.  Praise God for free will.  If there is no God, then you don't have to burn in the lake of fire (hell will be thrown into the lake of fire) for all eternity.  If there is no God, then your consequences are limited to this earthly life.  But, there is a - ONE and ONLY ONE - sovreign almighty God whom all men and women are accountable to.
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Good question.  I agree with you.  Christian's do not hate anyone, just the actions that they do.
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most of us are offended by the individuals--not the faith or religion, the people themselves--why can't you grasp that concept?
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You see how angry Christians get when you call the Bible "fairy tales"?  The reason they get so angry is because you are attacking the very foundation of their lives, and their perception of their entire world.\n\nThey have never considered an existence without a belief in these fairy tales.  And for you to call them this, is a stoning offense.\n\nThat's why they still believe them.  They have been brainwashed since birth to give credence to the bible.  And no matter how ridiculous these beliefs may be, they won't dare question it, and will react quite angrily to anyone who does.  And I think in most cases, insulting their intelligence actually has the opposite effect you would desire.\n\nInstead, I would simply post non-offensive questions that they will have to think about to answer.  That's all you can do.  Get them thinking.  Because they won't listen to what you or I tell them.  They'll have to open their own eyes first.
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People in fact bash Christians.  But most of what goes under the name Christian bashing is really people's perfectly acceptable and understandable defense of their rights and of science and of themselves.  A great many Christians feel that any resistance or disagreement with them is persecution of them.  Very seriously.\n\nChristians tend to say things like "Are having morals an issue?" and are totally deaf to the fact that that statement says if you are not a Christian, you have no morals.  So they cluelessly offend and demean people and when they are corrected or complained about, they call it bashing and persecution.\n\nAnd they say things like "I want to know what other people think.  But don't bash."  Which really means, "what are some other reasons that blame everybody but Christians for the result of Christian behavior?"\n\nChristians are heavily criticized, which is not bashing, in today's society because they tread heavily on people's toes.  Heavily.  And answer criticism with whines about being persecuted.
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What religion are you?\nWhy do you hate Christians?\nShould they be perfect?\nAre you hateful?\nWhat is the purpose of this question?
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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.
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There are a lot of things God has asked Christians to do that we don't anymore because they are antiquated.\nPeople conform their religion to the current society/evolution and that is why most muslims don't kill non-believers.\nDon't incite rage. Don't hate.
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im kinda curious why you keep on saying "you" instead of "they". you are pretty quick to point the finger here when really, your doing the same thing you accuse these other people for doing.  what makes all of your labeling and judgement on these people ok, but their labeling and judgement not ok?  now dont get me wrong, i think it gets pretty annoying when some christians feels they are higher and mightier than everyone else and in turn, they are so eager to cast the first stone and call out everything they feel is wrong.  i am a christian and always find myself quite a bit embarrassed when other christians, or self-presumed christians embarrass the faith, like in the example you gave.\n\nthis is just on a side note, but im thinking you have had a fair share of encounters with believers about religious topics.  and im guessing they all turned from peaceful conversation into heated debate which only adds fuel to your fire on not getting along with christians and  you viewing them in a negative way.  (this may  not be true, dont worry, in a way im not even directing this towards you,  i just have a few atheist friends with this problem so i thought id share this idea in hopes that it might open someones eyes who reads  this)  so think of yourself here.  and look  back on a specific argument you had.  i can  almost garuntee that you were so  quick not to accept whatever the believer had to say, just because of the  pride  in which you hold in being an atheist.  this allows for negativity to come into play and inevitable frustration on both ends causing for harsh words and you not accepting christians even more than before.\n\nthe christian idea is to spread the word  of God and show people how great the lord's love is and how it can change your life and especially your death.  christians do not aim at upsetting people and making them feel bad by pointing out everything that they do wrong.  christians know the love of god and want to show that to everyone, so they try to show you what you are doing wrong in the eyes of god and they  are wanting to help you turn from that.  you may even be the nicest person ever; youre caring, considerate, and just an overall good person.  the mistake that people make who are like this is that they believe they will enter the gates of heaven just for their deeds.  it clearly  states in the bible that salvation and the ticket to heaven is through jesus christ, and jesus christ only.  it even says no man's deeds will give  him  permission into heaven.\n\ni  realize i  got a bit off  topic here and i apologize,  i guess i just got a little caried away.\n\nanyway, i just ask that you dont label all christians just because there are one or two quacks that youve run into.  things like the example you brought up is really just embarrassing and ridiculous.
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My pet peeve is people that bash other religions, yet the religions they bash they think they know all about. Great question!
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Because not all Christians are like you. Have you read some of the questions and answers that your fellow Christians have given on this site? The small minded insults that get tossed at people who don't follow Christ are amazing..and horrible. It is people like that, who unfortunately come to represent the Christian group because they are the loudest, that make the whole concept of organized religion unsavory to me. \n\nThere is no doubt in my mind that there are good people within that faith. But there are also lots of loud horrible ones who keep coming back time and time again with their hate. Until that subsides, I don't think I could ever see Christianity as a truly 'peaceful' religion.
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OK. Good to know. Wasn't trying to in the first place, though. Seems you are now doing the same, so I guess I could ask you the same question. \n\nI'm OK if you don't believe in a deity. Please be OK that I do.\n\nWhy so angry, though? *hugs* :)
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People that hate God or are indifferent about God, have the devil leading their every move, whether they know it or not.   and, they hate us so much that they see us as a threat. I think t is because on some level, down way deep, they KNOW, but just dont want to be a part of the Christian lifestyle, etc.   Too much to give up, etc.    they can mock us and mock God, and just say the most horrible things, yet accuse Christians of being intoleratent. The amazing part is this..... WE stil love them, the true Christians, and we forgive them just as God does, and we pray for them to be saved before its too late.   They can laugh , joke and enjoy life at the expense of others, but they will not be mocking anyone when Jesus comes. Instead of resenting them, we must just love them and keep praying, tht before its too late, they will let God into their hearts to change them and save them.   It is so sad how they feel the need to take over this Christian site. Many Christians say they will no longer come here because of it.   But,  thats not how I feel.   Jesus was tortured, beaten and killed for His beliefs and all He stood for.   They think they killed Him that day but Jesus said no man could take his life, He just gladly gave it up for us.  And here people hate him, and mock Him. Wasnt his dying enough. I feel everytime we sin we are driving in another nail, that still hurts Jesus.  But, thru it all Jesus kept telling the truth and loving people. He didnt quit.   Even as he died, He said FORGIVE THEM THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY  DO>   How can anyone reject that kind of love. True agape love.   Incredible.   It comes from no other source.   \nJesus kept standing up for the truth, and we are too, and never to apologize for it.  Never to fear telling it. Jesus gives us a spirit of hope, not a spirit of fear.   He tells us to come boldly before His throne. He never says tiptoe....   He tells us simply to go tell the world, and let Him do the convicting. He doesnt say do it if its easy... no. never.    Today so many seeker friendly churches wont take stands on sin as to never offend anyone in that particular position. Cant talk against abortion in case someone here has had one, etc.   Did Jesus preach this way. No, He taught in love, but taught truth boldly, and said repent, and turn from it and sin no more. Thru it all He loved them and keep on preaching truth. thats our calling.  we cant make execuses and say but no one listens, or its too tough.   You either follow what God says or you dont.    I for one choose to follow Jesus all the way, into total obedience to Him, by staying in the Spirit, by claiming His promises, (not just claiming prosperity and such).. but truly claiming His promises, praying and expecting results.   To keep unity in truth and of the faith, and telling this message to any that can hear it, and whether they accept it or not, is only their choice.   Come on Christians, lets not turn over this site to those who arent of God.   Lets take a stand and fight for what it His and do it in love, because we  do love these people, and if only one hears it, amen.   When one is saved, the angels sing. \nGet a Bible, start studying and praying and  finding the unconditional love you always wanted.   Its worth all you can put into it. and do it soon, becasuse JESUS IS COMING SOON.
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Oh no dear you got it the other way around. Why do so many (conservative) Christians hate people?
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It's funny that YOU ask this question.I just read one of your answers (the one about spirits) you sounded pretty intolerant towards Christians.\nYou might be the best person to answer this question, seeing that you do the same thing your complaining about.