Discrimination

[Dee_Ohh]

I'm not trying to "bible-bash" or anything before anyone starts getting the wrong idea's but when I think about it the christian church as a whole preaches that everyone is equal and "love thy neighbor" but the church has discriminated against so many subculture's over history that it shouldn't really be overlooked. The church is against gay marriage yes it may be part of your beliefs but it seems that you are refusing to accept what you don't want to try and comprehend. If your religion is saying to treat people equally but then persecuting someone for their choice in partner isn't that hypocritical? Even in history there has been mass persecution against people who choose a different way of life than the way the church dictates. In history there was mass killings for "witchcraft" just because it was another religion that was deemed to be in league with the "devil" or "lucifer" however you want to refer to it/him. The reason for this was the ceremonial way they did things was supposedly sorcery however the church also has ceremonies that are similar such as; blessing people; blessing an area with incense.

In short I would like to know why it seems Christianity seems to think it should dictate to people how they should live their lives even though they are not part of that religion?

 

[PantsMcFist]

The church historically didn't have educated officials. In fact, often the laypreachers were illiterate, so they made up what sounded like latin, said something vaguely spiritual, and took the tithe. Christianity has historically been a reflection, not of biblical teaching, but of the culture in which it was found.

 

[Dee_Ohh]

I'm not sure if that was purposefully avoiding my point or not. What I'm trying to say is why is it that the church appears to be hypocritical with saying things like "love thy neighbor" but then ridiculing people who don't follow the same beliefs?

 

[Gishin]

Been said before. :\

 

[PantsMcFist]

I'm not sure if that was purposefully avoiding my point or not. What I'm trying to say is why is it that the church appears to be hypocritical with saying things like "love thy neighbor" but then ridiculing people who don't follow the same beliefs?

And I'm saying, that if someone's not following the example set by Christ, they're not really part of the church.

 

[WatersMoon110]

In short I would like to know why it seems Christianity seems to think it should dictate to people how they should live their lives even though they are not part of that religion?

I don't think it is Christianity, but rather groups of Christians who misinterpret Biblical verses and use them to justify their own unethical behavior. I don't know why people do this, but I would guess that maybe they feel better about themselves if they vilify other people?

I don't see the point in trying to force other people to follow one's own moral values. I was under the impression that Christians were supposed to try to live ethical lives, and not judge what other people were doing...

 

[Zone]

I'm not trying to "bible-bash" or anything before anyone starts getting the wrong idea's but when I think about it the christian church as a whole preaches that everyone is equal and "love thy neighbor" but the church has discriminated against so many subculture's over history that it shouldn't really be overlooked. The church is against gay marriage yes it may be part of your beliefs but it seems that you are refusing to accept what you don't want to try and comprehend. If your religion is saying to treat people equally but then persecuting someone for their choice in partner isn't that hypocritical? Even in history there has been mass persecution against people who choose a different way of life than the way the church dictates. In history there was mass killings for "witchcraft" just because it was another religion that was deemed to be in league with the "devil" or "lucifer" however you want to refer to it/him. The reason for this was the ceremonial way they did things was supposedly sorcery however the church also has ceremonies that are similar such as; blessing people; blessing an area with incense.

In short I would like to know why it seems Christianity seems to think it should dictate to people how they should live their lives even though they are not part of that religion?

Dee_Ohh, this is our first official meeting & I assume growing-up &, or presently you've probably heard &, or seen inconsistencies, contradictions, etc within the words, actions & lifestyles of Christians which (naturally) makes you want to stay far away from God via them, but I beseech you to accept God (i.e., Jesus Christ) as Lord & savior a.s.a.p., I do not know you & I love you enough to say the following:

• God, or the Trinity will bless you with all things, if you'll only trust Him, accept Him & allow Him.

• God being omniscient will teach you amazing things, He also being omnipresent will take you to other dimensions (before the appointed time of the Rapture), if you'll only trust Him, accept Him & allow Him.

• God being love will love you more than the word itself, He being extremely merciful will never leave you, or forsake you & will give to you His hope & peace, which surpasses all understanding. if you'll only trust Him, accept Him & allow Him.

• God one day will come for you & Rapture you off of this dead & decaying world (before the commencing His 21 judgments, or wrath being pour-out upon the Antichrist, the false prophet, Satan, all of those who reject Him, etc) & personally chaperon / escort you into Heaven, if you'll only trust Him, accept Him & allow Him.

 

[PantsMcFist]

• God one day will come for you & Rapture you off of this dead & decaying world (before the commencing His 21 judgments, or wrath being pour-out upon the Antichrist, the false prophet, Satan, all of those who reject Him, etc) & personally chaperon / escort you into Heaven, if you'll only trust Him, accept Him & allow Him.

Strictly speaking, this isn't exactly biblical. The hebrew word used is more like "renew" the Earth, so we'll probably keep this one, it will just get better. Also, there is some debate about rapturing, and I find it more than likely that it will be a case of hunted down and killed.

That, and there's the whole issue of following Jesus (doing as I do and all that), aside from pure belief.

 

[Zone]

Free-agency is another one of the many blessing courtesy of God (i.e., Jesus Christ) & "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love & a sound mind" wherefore I am not afraid & therefore I absolutely do not fear anything.

 

[MidnightSun]

In short I would like to know why it seems Christianity seems to think it should dictate to people how they should live their lives even though they are not part of that religion?

It helps not to generalise. Unfortunately it is often the most radical elements of any religion which are the most vocal. This is not unique to Christianity. I am not suggesting that opposition to gay rights is radical, but it's certainly not universal.

Christianity does not seek to dictate how people should live their lives. Certain Christians DO and that is unfortunate. I personally support Gay Rights but that does not make me any less of a Christian. Some denominations of Christianity even have gay clergy.

I would urge you not to paint all Christians with the same brush, much as I urge others not to paint all Muslims as fanatics.

 

[PantsMcFist]

Free-agency is another one of the many blessing courtesy of God (i.e., Jesus Christ) & "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love & a sound mind" wherefore I am not afraid & therefore I absolutely do not fear anything.

This is true. What's the relevance?