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:sigh: I am not a christian anymore mainly, because I see so many christians who are hateful, judgemental and down right mean, it makes me very dissapointed in christianity. I also notice how alot of christians judge you for every flaw, I'm also kinda of mad at GOD for making me disabled. I know it's silly. Please, help me become a christian again, without being too preachy. :( I dunno know if this is the right forum, but I really need to convice christianity is good. I had a really horrible experince with christians, and I'm actually scared of them. Please, don't be too hard on me, I'm really sentive to things.
 

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I'm not going to preach (apologies if what I say comes across that way) but I have to say this: once you've accepted and confessed Christ as your savior, you are a Christian. Remember

I'm almost in the same boat with you because I am also disappointed. Not with Christianity but with other alleged Christians. The hypocrisy and selfishness is ridiculous.
But, I've learned not to focus on Christians. My focus is on God and His Son, Jesus. So, in my focus on Him, I am driven to share the gospel of salvation through Jesus with the unsaved.
Most of my time is spent with people that arent Christians. They are usually more genuine, respectful, honest, easier to get along with and better communicators.

I'm not trying to bash all Christians. I pray for us all. I pray that we take our relationship seriously, share Christ and His love with others and strive to live holy.

My advice is to somewhat ignore Christians and renew your relationship with God and Christ, ,then share that with people who dont have a relationship of their own.

God bless you. Are you really in Antarctica?
 
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lol, noo I'm from texas, I just think the flag is pretty.


you're right on your post, I seem to let other christians effect my relationship with GOD. I think deep down my problem is I always look up towards people instead of GOD, I need to change that. GOD can't control what some people do. I wish I could get it all through my head.

Thank u for your advice and help. :hug:
 
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Alright, I'll help you "become a christian again"!

First off, what does it mean to be a christian:

Does being a christian mean you will be happy on Earth? No
Does being a christian mean you won't have problems? No
Does being a christian mean your life will get better? No
Does being a christian mean you will do the right thing? No
Does being a christian mean you will be nice? No
Does being a christian mean people will like you? No

Being a christian means your saved from Hell by trusting in Jesus!!!

You said your not a christian anymore because of what other christians have done. You said your dissapointed with chrisitanity. But what do those things have to do with being saved from Hell?

To understand what christianity is all about, go here and say your not a christian when it asks:
http://www.wayofthemaster.com/

I'll pray for you!!!
 
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Not all Christians are like that. In every religion you will find people who you don't get along with, or are rude, irritating, etc. You have to try to see past them and see the love and the faith that Christianity is. You have lots of people on here who are wonderful Christians and woudl love to help you come back to the faith.

I believe that you can distance yourself from Christianity. You can say you aren't Christian anymore and if you truly feel that, then it doesn't matter if 'technically' you are still Christian - because it's all about how you believe and what you believe. You have to believe that you are Christian again. Take your time. Talk to people. Pray. Read the Bible. See if you can see what you first saw in Christianity.

:hug: :hug:

I'm here if you need to talk but I'm sort of in the same sitaution as you, so I'm not sure how much help I would be.
 
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I do understand what you are saying. But, don't give in that easily. I mean, I left the church because of something that happened a few years ago but, I still believe. You never stop believing if you try. I understand you being angry about your disability as well. If you ever need to talk feel free to message me.
 
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I understand where you are coming from. In the past I have been hurt by many "churches" because they preach the Word but do not listen to the Word. Yet, we cannot judge God by humans. We are all sinners, we all fail at times. We all makes mistakes. We all don't always do right all of the time.

It is hard sometimes not to be mad at God. In my opinion it is ok to get mad at God, but in your anger, do not sin. Anger is an emotion and it is a good emotion so long as it does not lead to sin. Sometimes I get mad at God in my frusteration and so I just tell it like I see it. I think it is wrong to swear, etc (being disrespectful, etc)...but, it is alright to be angry at God and ask him questions, so long as it does not lead you away from Him.

God does love you. Always has. Always will.
 
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Hi, don't worry I won't be harsh, but maybe straight to the point, so read it first before making any judgements ok Love.

Ever heard the saying once a Christian, always a Christian, God doesn't let go that easy, if he did I'm sure there wouldn't be many. Whats happened is youve started to think to much, so comes the questions Why, I'm angry, I've been hurt, and your aiming them all at God.

1. Why am I disabled God? I can ask the same question if I wanted, I'm disabled, have cancer and most of the time in a wheelchair undergoing Chemotherapy which might not work. So lets look at the answer, as I will admit I used to say the same. Ok your disabled, but God can work more miracles in your life than a lot of others. Its God whos helping you cope, people see you can cope in a very difficult situation, people will listen to you once you can accept your disabled. People say to me how do you cope, 2 teenage kids, single parent, disabled plus other issues. My answer simply is because God made me this way, and its him who gets me through each day aswell as treatment and other things, so what they see is a situation of not me coping with my life but God helping me. There response is tell me more, as I say on my own and they know on my own I'd have given up. A witnessing spirit from the Lord! You will have it also but can't use it until you accept yes I'm disabled and Gods helping you.

2. Some so called Christians can be hurtful, and may have really upset you. Those are the carefree, matter of fact, think they know everything, and probably arn't listening to the Lords empathy or sincerity. But you would find making your move back on the right road would help you forgive them, they no not of what they do.

So as your still a Christian, just backslidden a bit with doubts, all you need to do is Accept and ask forgivenss from the Lord for drifting, say sorry that you blame him for your disablement, ask him to bless you with a gift of witnessing or anything, sit down start reading your bible, get back to church and pray, then watch the Lord work.

Im-revived:pray:
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:sigh: I am not a christian anymore mainly, because I see so many christians who are hateful, judgemental and down right mean, it makes me very dissapointed in christianity. I also notice how alot of christians judge you for every flaw, I'm also kinda of mad at GOD for making me disabled. I know it's silly. Please, help me become a christian again, without being too preachy. :( I dunno know if this is the right forum, but I really need to convice christianity is good. I had a really horrible experince with christians, and I'm actually scared of them. Please, don't be too hard on me, I'm really sentive to things.
 
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Well Marmalade, I've been in a similar situation like the others you've got to focus on God. Once you've accepted him your stuck and he is with you. Just seek him out and read the Bible. For the part about being disabled God did not make it this way it is a chance for you to impact lives please continue to open up and as for me I just found out that I have aspbergers does it anger me no. I just use it as an opportunity PM me any time if you want to talk further.
 
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Marmaladegirl22 said:
:sigh: I am not a christian anymore mainly, because I see so many christians who are hateful, judgemental and down right mean, it makes me very dissapointed in christianity. I also notice how alot of christians judge you for every flaw, I'm also kinda of mad at GOD for making me disabled. I know it's silly. Please, help me become a christian again, without being too preachy. :( I dunno know if this is the right forum, but I really need to convice christianity is good. I had a really horrible experince with christians, and I'm actually scared of them. Please, don't be too hard on me, I'm really sentive to things.

Marmalade Girl, I feel the same way. I have found so many mean-spirited christians. People who profess to love God, but are not at all the way He wants them to be. It has gotton so bad that I don't even want to be associated with the name "Christian" anymore. Instead, I call myself a "Child of God". I understand what you are going through.

There are four principles of living that we need to practice in order to please and bless God. It does not matter weather we call ourselves "Christians" or not. It is only a name. Those four principles are:
1. Love God with a true, unrestricted love. That includes trust, faith and obedience. It also includes making him number in your life over everything.
2. Love each other. Live to be a blessing. Be a giver.
3. Grow spiritually so you become like God, taking on his character and developing a spiritual relationship with him.
4. Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

That is all you need to do to please God. Those who call themselves Christians are fighting over trivial, minute things that are not an issue with God. Most of them think that they have all the answers, when they really don't have a clue as to what God really wants and what his nature is.

Just work on your relationship with God the Father. Talk to him as often as you can and tell him that you love him every time you think of him.

You are going to be OK. I pronounce healing and restoration to your mind and body in the Name of Jesus, Amen!
 
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Camille, I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better, or know that everything will be alright... but I don't think there is... Yes like most people here I have had to deal with those who call themselves Christians and not acted in love to others... :sigh: Fortunately, I met someone at university who introduced me to their church and I am now in the process of becoming a member. Last year, my dad had so much trouble that he walked out on my family 4 times.* :cry: Through that time, God was the only thing I had. My family were busy... my friends were unreachable... only God was there and only through Him was I able to get through that (my dad came back and is ok now :clap: ).
I don't think that my story will immediately convince you... what I am saying is that God was in control of that and He is in control of your life - you just have to trust Him... don't look to other Christians for God's perfection... they can help guide you, encourage you, pray for you... but your example should be Christ.
If I were to offer you advice I would say: find a church that wants God's vision and direction for its members, and is not self-serving; and as for those so-called "Christians" - pray for them. I know it's hard, but Jesus told us to pray for those who persecute us, and bless those who curse us. By our love for one another shall others know our Father in Heaven. Also something that I rely on when things aren't exactly going smoothly, is John 16:33 - Jesus said, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Pray on that verse... God will give peace and assurance that everything will be ok... In Romans 8:28, it says: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. :bow: Praise Him!!
Sorry this is a bit long-winded... if you want to talk, pm me and I'll be glad to talk with you... I'll also pray for you. God bless you Camille... :hug:
*If you wanna know more, pm me...
 
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