Anger towards certain Christians...

[BelindaP]

One way to deal with these Christians is to point out that Revelation specifies that the rapture won't happen until there is peace in the Middle East. Right now I don't think there is a lot to worry about in that regard.

 

[Chococat]

I think that would be like talking to a brick wall Belinda to be honest.

 

[BelindaP]

Yeah, you're probably right.

 

[plmarquette]

Romans 12.18-21 hot coals upon their heads if you bless them ... cars , houses , kids , job .... ? smoking yet ... bless their shoes , tires , engine , hobbies ? smoke

can't be angry with some one you bless ...
avoid points of contention .... avoid people who are gossips , hate speakers , critical ... pray for them ( Mat. 18.15-21 ) ... if a post is good rejoice , if it is sincere respond , if is is a "fiery dart" ... trash bin & intercession

 

[Chococat]

Good idea plmarquette. However as I am a nervous sort of a person I worry when people start talking about a nuclear holocaust etc. Some Christians have the attitude that we shouldn't worry about that as our real Home is in Heaven etc. It's almost as if they actually want these things to happen in order to hasten the Lord's Return. I know that is a terrible thing to say but it's the impression I get with some Christians who are on this End Times kick. Don't get me wrong I am as interested in eschatology as the next believer and look forward to seeing my Lord face to face but I certainly am not hoping for a nuclear war in order to bring it about!

 

[Escipión]

You're right, in christian circles there's often much stupidity, hypocrisy, dogmatism and prepotence. But that's not God's problem, it's ours... Consider also that you may be being excessively judgemental on others.

In the end, it just doesn't matter how you see others or how good of christians they look in your eyes, only God's final veredict.

That doesn't mean that you shouldn't criticise what you consider wrong; just don't take it too seriously, as if you were the only righteous person on the planet.

 

[neilius73]

Just to get this clear I am a CHRISTian (follower of Christ), when I get angry, at times I start speaking against Christians (like the strict, conservative, extermist ect...), because of all the people who condmen others using the Bible, and using the Bible as a tool of oppression. (Fred Phelps is a great example). I even started comparing Christians with Nazis (dont ask, I was ranting away, I dont really think that), but I build anger in me and let it out at times. But I do take interest in what Ghandi said, "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.", thats sort of how I believe. Even though I am Christian (Liberal), anyway can anyone help me with this issue here? Im just a lay back Christian who follows The Twelve Commandments and what Jesus taught, thats it, not strict...

I can understand your anger, because i suffer from this when it comes to religion too. Although I am a christian, I find that some of the sects are way overblown; the 'my way or the highway' style of teaching should be ignored completely, and TV evangelists should be executed.

 

[Sojourner<><]

I can understand your anger, because i suffer from this when it comes to religion too. Although I am a christian, I find that some of the sects are way overblown; the 'my way or the highway' style of teaching should be ignored completely, and TV evangelists should be executed.

Ah... that was a funny joke... right?

 

[neilius73]

Ah... that was a funny joke... right?

Irony, brother; Irony!LOL!

 

[lavenderskies]

My first suggestion to you is to pray. I would suggest praying for help with your anger and also pray for those you are upset with. We are to pray even for our enemies (not saying this is easy to do). We have to remember we are to love as Christ loved and our mighty Savior loved EVERYONE. Sometimes others are best taught by seeing Christ in us.

 

[Chococat]

You're right, in christian circles there's often much stupidity, hypocrisy, dogmatism and prepotence. But that's not God's problem, it's ours... Consider also that you may be being excessively judgemental on others.

In the end, it just doesn't matter how you see others or how good of christians they look in your eyes, only God's final veredict.

That doesn't mean that you shouldn't criticise what you consider wrong; just don't take it too seriously, as if you are the only righteous person on the planet.

I certainly don't think I am the only righteous person on the planet, far from it. Indeed I think most Christians are better than me. In some ways I wish I could be like those believers who lack fear and are excited over the thought of an imminent Rapture. While I was biting my nails over the Israeli/Hezbellah (sp?) conflict last summer some Christians seemed really excited about the thought of going Home soon. It saddened me that I could not share their excitement.

TV evangelists should be executed.

Well I wouldn't go that far neilius but from what I hear a lot of them are a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

 

[beau99]

To the original poster:

Don't worry, I get mad at the self-righteous jerks who think they speak for all Christians as well.

This is the major reason I don't advertise my beliefs anywhere except for Christian-based websites.

 

[melasthanatos]

The basic ways I do not like is their negative views towards homosexuals, its just wrong, and also their negative views towards other religions.

Are you saying homosexuality is all right?