Why are christians so judgemental and nasty towards other people?
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People who are only religious tend to be that way.\n\nIt is not so with true Christians. The only problem is that there are so many religious people out there giving the true Christains and Jesus himself a bad name.\n\nIt was the same way in Jesus' time. Jesus constantly rebuked the religious people of His day. They fought all of the time. But Jesus himself was not like them at all. \nEven still, people are still flawed, but Jesus is not. HIs love is perfect and unfailing. He loves you like crazy, no matter what anyone else says or does.\nGod bless.
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Why is is so easy to pick on Christians for their beliefs and not others for their non belief?  There are hypocrites everywhere, not just in religion.  I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one Christian, but as one myself, I get really tired of everyone grouping people into one category based on one experience.  I suppose I could go around and make ignorant judgements on every type of people because of one instance, but why not just accept that there are people that really do take the word to heart and practice the living proofs of the Bible?!  I can't make everyone else do it, but I know that I live my life according to Christ's teachings.
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I have heard people (nonbelievers) describe many Christians like that, but I have yet to meet a true Christian who actually said something like that about another Christian. I think that what some may be doing is judging you (or whoever) by their actions, and forming their opinion that you are not saved. God does tell us that the saved can be judged by their actions. \n\nPeople who are truly saved do not want to practice sin anymore. But, that does not mean that we do not sin. I was saved 13 years ago, and if anyone would have judged me by my actions, they would have probably said that I was not saved, but I was. That is why ONLY God can judge our hearts. \n\nI do much better now, but it took me a very long time to deal with some of the major sin in my life and to learn to let it go. \n\nYou are absolutely right. Sin is sin. So, don't let other Christians get you down. If they judge you, don't allow it to make you feel bad. Just remember that you belong to Jesus, and that they sin EVERYDAY too. Although I am doing better now, I still sin a lot. The difference now is that I am a little more mature, and I do ask forgiveness immediately after a sin. It helps me to try harder not to do it again. And, I am holding myself accountable for what I do. \n\nSome people who claim to be Christians are NOT. And those who are constantly judging other Christians may be doing it to cover up their own sin. But you must not judge them, just pray for them. \n\nIf you are saved, you can NOT go to hell. Your sins cannot keep you from God, once saved always saved! You won't go to hell for sinning, unless the sin you commit is rebuking the Holy Spirit. Some people get all excited about getting saved, but nothing happens afterward, and then they forget all about God--then they were not truly saved. But those who are saved will continue to grow in Christ, even if it takes 13 years to grow just an inch.
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What I've learned is that many people  expect Christians to BE JESUS,  who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we wouldn't have to. I agree that Christians are perceived as weak.  Even at my church,  people try to push me around, bully me,  snap at me,  gossip about me,  etc.   I'm expected to "turn the other cheek" for another slap.  When I stand up for myself,  they are shocked.  When I defend someone who I see is not being treated with compassion, I am criticized.  That's where the strength comes in - continuing to do what is right under adverse circumstances.  What Christians need to do is show the strength through actions,  no matter what the consequence.  \n\nDo you mean that they perceive Christian faith as a weakness in itself,  that living worldly makes a person stronger?  If so,  walking the Christian path is ridden with battles between us and non-believers.  It's part of the chosen path and can be very frustrating. Our peace comes when we know we've done the right thing under trying circumstances. What others' think is hurtful at times.  Yes,  they try to wear us down to believe as they do.  What's most important and that GOD sees our strength (through our actions) that we receive through HIM.  \n\nAs strong as we are as "sheep among wolves",  we are not superior to the wolves.  God loves them as much as He does the sheep.  We must continue to be as understanding and compassionate of them as possible without allowing ourselves to be abused.  This is also part of the path we chose - to love as God loves (to the best of our human ability) - very challenging,  at times.
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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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People hate because they are afraid of things they don't know much about. The Church goes against its own preachings by hating gays. Christianity says to love others, even if they are "sinners." You can argue about the nature of sin, but nowhere in the bible does it say "Good Christians bully gays." In fact, Jesus defends sinners as being only human and by saying,"He who throws the first stone..." Some Christians argue that gays are sinful, but few know what sodomy traditionally means. In biblical times, any sex that was done for just pleasure and not to make babies was viewed as a distraction to pleasing God and worshipping Him. So, naturally, gays were sinful for "having sex for fun." Nowadays, though, healthy relationships are driven by "fun sex", not the urge to make babies. Sexual attraction and a healthy sex life with your lover, not the need to make babies, is what primarily drives a healthy relationship of any kind! So in essence, what causes religiously-rooted homophobia is a misinterpretation of the bible. The other kind of homophobia is driven by people insecure in their own sexuality, and therefore need to bully others in order to feel powerful.\nEither way. I think your friend is just trying to find himself, so give him time.
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SOME PEOPLE HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT GOD'S JOB IS TAKEN AND PROCEED TO JUDGE OTHERS. THOSE SAME PEOPLE ALSO DON'T REALIZE THAT GOD DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKES...IF YOU TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE HATERS, YOU'LL SEE ALOT OF THEM ARE ONLY TRYING TO MAKE THEMSELVES SEEM MORE VALUABLE BY PUTTING OTHERS DOWN. DON'T LET IT BOTHER YOU SO MUCH. MOST OF THEM ARE IGNORANT AND YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT CUZ MOST OF IT IS GENETIC... LIKE FROM INBREEDING. JUST TREAT OTHERS WITH LOTS OF RUBBER LOVE AND SOONER OR LATER, IT'LL BOUNCE BACK TO YOU.
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You are being judgemental and harsh about Christains when you say that.  You are judging all Christians because of a few, who you don't even know are real Christians, or who may not fully understand Christianity yet.\n\nNeed a nice Christian answer that's biblical?  Plenty of us can do that without being harsh, but sometimes the truth is harsh.  The Bible says on judement day that all those who are not saved will be cast into a lake of fire along with Satan.
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"Just remember that if compassion, love, and unity is not in your belief, than you are a bad person no matter what your belief is." <=== That right there says it all. Christians have lost touch with that because they are so wrapped up in their image...so anything out of place to them is automactically fought against and you can't be like that--rude, uncompassionate, and un-loving. God wouldn't want that so why should you treat others indifferently because of what they believe or what they want to try. \n\nI love you for bringing that up. I'm a christian and I'm not like that at all. So it gets annoying when others are.
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I think it is horrible that people of any faith would post such nasty comments. I am a believer in God, but do not call myself a Christian. I have had bad experiences with them like yours. These people are not being very good Christians as they are going against a lot of what the bible teaches, ie tolerance and not judging others. You should ignore these people and keep asking questions. It is how we learn and understand.
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because they're afraid of judgement.  they judge others because they feel judged themselves.  i hate people that don't like me, but i don't try to, it just occurs that way.  we can supress or express our hate, but it's still there.  people hate as often as they love.  the end... i suppose.
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Sorry for your bad experience. Hopefully here you have brought forth a very good question. Why do others judge at all no matter what their religion? You are right. No one knows your heart but you and God. Humans are just that human. We all have faults.Please find it in your heart to forgive anyone who offended you and accept my apologies for all.
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I believe it is a self righteous spirit.  We all, christian or not, can have a self righteous attitude and christians are as guilty as the rest of them, however, the apparent hatred they have also involves a spirit of rebellion.  They know deep down that even if we don't have it perfectly right, that there is something to what we believe in and that ol' rebelliousness and self righteous spirit kicks in and causes them to act hateful.  My personal opinion.
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I think that the kind of people who are awfully rude and cruel to others are the same kind of people that believe that they are superior, and that their religion (whatever it is) makes them superior.\n\nAvoid them at all costs!
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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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its too bad people are not behaving.  Some Christians are not reporting silly stuff ya know,  and I have been hasseled by non-christians types.  Some think that freedom of speech is a reason to be rude (report button is kinda free speech and rude I think though there are times when it has a purpose)  and some think if they are not rude others will dismiss what they have to say without understanding,  as if being rude is an exclaimation point.  I just write off people who are rude crude and socially unacceptable as cowards in this dark closet and since they have no ability to articulate I assume they are not much good at thinking and when I see their avatar i just skip it.
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Christians have always labeled people with different ideas and beliefs as pagan, savages, etc. etc.\n\nMany Christians have an honest desire to help people, but most just can't accept that they might be wrong. They think people who don't go along with the Christian movement deserve to burn in hell.