Christians persecuting other Christians

[sk8Joyful]

Have you ever found yourself in situations where,
according to Christians you helped: 'You're a godsend. Bless you'.
But -
other Christians (closed-minded, & unwilling to continue learning), consider you evil, deserving
only to beburned?

 

[rodimus321]

Some are just stuck in there ways and they don't understand anything new. I think it probably happens alot due to peoples mindsets, legalistic, liberal, conservative, etc.

 

[Preacherchick99]

Have you ever found yourself in situations where,
according to Christians you helped: 'You're a godsend. Bless you'.
But -
other Christians (closed-minded, & unwilling to continue learning), consider you evil, deserving
only to beburned?

What do you mean by that? Do you mean that they constantly watch you to see if you'll make a mistake so they can hound you for it to try and prove that you were a sinner in the first place?

Or do you mean like other's from other denominations who think you are going to hell because you are not like them? I know what that's like. My uncle thinks I'm going to hell cuz I wear pants and make-up. But guess what? I live the Word and Do the Word and I bear fruit. I love God and He loves me and there is NOTHING anyone can do about it, lolz.

 

[lordfalconer]

Sadly and annoying as it may be, christianity isnt a seal of perfection, people are people, with the fault of people simon peter and denying jesus is a prime example of this. Putting aside theological differnces and legalistic mindsets which can affect most people, in general i find that its simple fear of change and of young people in general, in my church some young people dont get approved simply becasue of the way they look or the fact that we have our own seperate meetings during church time, its simply fear of change, people get stuck in their own rut, and dont want to move from that point onwards, its up to us to change their minds by showing them what a central part jesus is to our lives

ps apologies about me rambling

 

[lacey_liza]

I suffer that often with another girl in my church. Sometimes, they are jealous of your spiritual maturity.

 

[Preacherchick99]

You know what? That's a good point lacey. Most times other Christians feel the need to compete with other's when they really don't have to.

They compete and try to outdo someone else, they try to walk in another person's anointing when they are not given the grace to do so. Sad but true

 

[passionz4God]

Christians shouldn't be persecuting each other, I mean, aren't we all supposed to be setting examples, not judging other Christians just because they wear or do something else...

 

[FirstStrikeForce]

Have you ever found yourself in situations where,
according to Christians you helped: 'You're a godsend. Bless you'.
But -
other Christians (closed-minded, & unwilling to continue learning), consider you evil, deserving
only to beburned?

Assuming the victim has made their salvation sure and is strong in the Lord: there are those who are non-Christians who claim to be Christians, then there are those who are simply sinning.

A common problem is jealousy. For instance, look at when Aaroan and Miriam were jealous of Moses and accused him.

There are many other sins which can get in the way of pure fellowship, however... whenever someone is not acting with a pure heart, this can cause problems.

For exteme cases, like what you may be speaking of, such is mostly common with those who are in cults, that is, in some group which has left the true message of Christ and the Church behind: antichrists.

These people attack you because they are your enemies.

Remember, 'do not throw your pearls before swine, they will simply trample them, then rampage at you'.

Often times this can not be helped, and this is exactly what happens.

They are enemies of the Light.

 

[Qidron]

Have you ever found yourself in situations where,
according to Christians you helped: 'You're a godsend. Bless you'.
But -
other Christians (closed-minded, & unwilling to continue learning), consider you evil, deserving
only to be burned?

Yes, both, and at the same time. And, in my case at least, what FirstStrikeForce said is right on.

Mat 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, lie, and say all kinds of evil things about you because of me.

Mat 5:12 Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven! The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.

So I be busy rejoicing cuz the allegations are still raging over 5 years now. Our enemies have worked hard to destroy our reputations. Halleluia. When the enemy comes in like a flood....dance, cuz the music in heaven is already playing.

Some days I don't see it so clearly...if you should catch me in the fog some day...REMIND ME OF THIS POST.

Q

 

[Qidron]

FirstStrikeForce,
I'da given you some reps, but you don't seem to want 'em. Thas ok, but I still want to thank you for what you shared.
Q

 

[LittlePinky82]

Sorta. I've been told I'm not a real Christian because I'm a liberal which really does hurt your feelings since I'm really strong in my faith.

 

[sequins]

This topic has been my major concern lately. Before we judge another Christian, we should first read up on their beliefs before we "criticize." Even then, we should not be critical. Sometimes I think that if that is what they NEED to believe in at that time, then that is okay. I just pray that the Holy Spirit leads them to the truth soon enough. We should appreciate any Christian that believes in Jesus, and that he came to save all of us. That is simple enough.

 

[wildthing]

Gee this even happens in families.

 

[Tenebrae]

This topic has been my major concern lately. Before we judge another Christian, we should first read up on their beliefs before we "criticize." Even then, we should not be critical. Sometimes I think that if that is what they NEED to believe in at that time, then that is okay. I just pray that the Holy Spirit leads them to the truth soon enough. We should appreciate any Christian that believes in Jesus, and that he came to save all of us. That is simple enough.

So if someones teaching complete and utter heresey and could be putting others wrong, we should just say nothing?

I understand about approaching someone in love, but for example if I hear someone preaching that witches kill babies, drink blood and have wild orgies under the full mooon, I am always going to politely correct them. WHY! Because its the sort of bollix that people like rebecca brown and mike warnke come up with and totally wrong.

If they would rather hold onto their misinformation then thats up to God

 

[Qidron]

So if someones teaching complete and utter heresey and could be putting others wrong, we should just say nothing?

SAY nothing?...no...but look into what has already been said...check things out before we judge. When person #1 makes an allegation about person #2...find out if it's true before you ditch person #2.

i find that its simple fear of change and of young people in general,

Wow...what a generalization. Sometimes it's YOUNG people who are afraid of the change they'd have to make when they are corrected.

The question has to do with Christians being persecuted by other Christians. Real Christians won't do this. Real Christians check things out.

 

[Tenebrae]

SAY nothing?...no...but look into what has already been said...check things out before we judge. When person #1 makes an allegation about person #2...find out if it's true before you ditch person #2.

Thats what I mean. If I pull someone up on something they have said its because I know what they have said is wrong. Some people will react badly not matter how much in love the person saying it says it.......

for example "hey person A, you know how you said about this thing, well I have found this book that says oppisate" as opposed to "person A, what you said was wrong. You are a stupid person"

People will always have differing opinions and points of view, what others need to realise is thats ok, if they are spreading hersey, sometimes a direct post on a board may not be the best way to go about it. But in times like that, thats why its good to ask God, the best way to handle the situation

Rules of enagement from another board just for interest sake

1. Am I only doing this because of my feelings

2. Do I care about this person/people

3. Am I willing to stay with the dialogue, regardless of how difficult it may get, (sticking around rather than just stirring up a hornets nest and running}

4. Am I in a frame of mind to be aware of how my words will be heard, (do I care about how I phrase things)

5. Do I spend more time pointing out peoples isues rather than giving empathy

 

[ABlindManSees]

I never encountered persecution from other christians until I became Catholic, now I can't tell you how many times I've been told I'm evil, going to hell, pagan, damned, and all that.

Weird how that worked.

 

[notanordinarygirl]

I never encountered persecution from other christians until I became Catholic, now I can't tell you how many times I've been told I'm evil, going to hell, pagan, damned, and all that.

Weird how that worked.

Same thing here. My friends keep insulting my religion and I've heard classmates talking about how Catholicism is the Devil's work. >>

At least I'm not alone, but it's hard to hear those things sometimes.

 

[ABlindManSees]

I can completely empathize. I take comfort in knowing that they're just the bad apples, and most protestants aren't that way. Just like there are some Catholics that hate protestants, but most of us pray for them.

 

[notanordinarygirl]

Yes, I know, but I actually had my fair share of doubts about the “bad apple Protestants” theory until I reached this website. In my school, only the "more Christians" say those kinds of stuff about Catholics; the ones that are always involved in their church and pray and sing a lot. CF has helped me meet some wonderful non-Catholics, though!