If its true, that there is a "diamond" within each and everyone of us,it is usual to dig for diamonds. Sometimes grime has to be cleaned off, then the precious within every one of us has to be polished so that it shines for all to see.Why do people strongly dislike Christians? Over and over again I constantly hear folks say that they strongly dislike Christians. Why? Jesus' message was one of love. Christians should be loved, not strongly disliked.
anybody?
love,
tuck
They might like weak Christians, having worldly tendencies and stumblings, but a true Christian? People hate the messages of God & Jesus. They hate to be told that they sin and need to change. Those close to God are hated by those who hate Jesus' Gospel. It isn't that people hate or not, but it is that true Christians always follow Jesus and love others no matter what. A bright light is very necessary for us to do our work for Christ.
I hope this is not considered off topic, but there are a lot (and I emphasize a lot) of Native Americans who absolutely despise Christianity. I know (from personal experience) that it's often not the most popular idea to become a Christian, let alone try and convert another Native American.
When it's the Christianists exhibiting such behavior I call that talibangelicalism.I feel a healthy disdain for extremism and fanatism (regardless of the world view behind them), and have a very low tolerance for people who want to shove their religion or world view down everybody else's throat.
The message since about 1978 has been, "Vote Republican."People hate the messages of God & Jesus.
The next time an evangelical comes up and tells me I need to change, I'm going to say I'm not interested in switching to the Tea Party.They hate to be told that they sin and need to change.
I see what you're saying here. Christian missionaries have been known to convert people, but also part of that conversion was wiping out that person's cultural heritage (and some other horrible things). Sometimes, they wiped out entire cultures completely. But with Native Americans, yes I understand why they would despise Christians and Christianity. They had their culture wiped out by them.
I also know that there are Native American religions that are far more egalitarian than Christianity. I remember speaking to a Native American woman, she was in my Women's and Gender Studies course I took while attending college and she remarked part the reason why she doesn't like Christianity is how patriarchal it is. Of course I could have argued that it isn't in of itself, but I understood where she was coming from.
And I know lots of Christians like the say that people hate them because us horrible non-believing heathens don't like hearing the truth, but to me I see that's a cop out. It's just away for them to avoid accountability for their actions and why people dislike them. I mean, I see on this very forum, I see so much hate being spewed from self professed Christians. It shocks me to see that kind of hatred is allowed here. Then there are street preachers for example in a popular shopping district that I frequent and they just yell and scream at everyone. And this is supposed to be out of love?
It's still "turn-or-burn" with the word love tacked on.only the mention of the love of Christ and they'll be able to associate the sin factor with it.
Why do people strongly dislike Christians? Over and over again I constantly hear folks say that they strongly dislike Christians. Why? Jesus' message was one of love. Christians should be loved, not strongly disliked.
anybody?
love,
tuck
And like I said, sometimes that's a cop out. Even if there are Christians that are polite and nice about telling someone they're a sinner they may not be doing that out of love or kindness like they say they are.What about the Christians that do not hate? To me, people are going to hate Christians regardless of whether they are self righteous or judgmental. You can say something in the nicest manner possible and they'll get offended. .it's the message. As one poster said, people don't like to be told they are wrong, especially if they are engaging in a sin that they're unwilling to give up. And this need not be mentioned. .only the mention of the love of Christ and they'll be able to associate the sin factor with it. Most people know by now what being a Christian entails. And more than likely they have had a couple of run ins with the Christians you mentioned so their views are tainted.
It's still "turn-or-burn" with the word love tacked on.
If Christians don't agree with abortion, they are free not to have one. If they don't accept homosexual marriage, no one is forcing them to marry someone of the same sex. If they don't believe in evolution, they can ignore textbooks and teach their children creationism instead. If drinking and nudity are taboo, then don't go to a bar or strip club. They can live by any moral code they wish. But history has proven that acceptance only works one way with Christians. They aren't satisfied with just keeping their moral codes to themselves within their own churches, homes and families. They seek to dominate culture through governmental prohibition of whatever they don't accept. That's what, "this one cannot accept."One person might hate Christians because they live by a moral code that this one cannot accept.
If Christians don't agree with abortion, they are free not to have one. If they don't accept homosexual marriage, no one is forcing them to marry someone of the same sex. If they don't believe in evolution, they can ignore textbooks and teach their children creationism instead. If drinking and nudity are taboo, then don't go to a bar or strip club. They can live by any moral code they wish. But history has proven that acceptance only works one way with Christians. They aren't satisfied with just keeping their moral codes to themselves within their own churches, homes and families. They seek to dominate culture through governmental prohibition of whatever they don't accept. That's what, "this one cannot accept."
Why do people strongly dislike Christians?
Over and over again I constantly hear folks say that they strongly dislike Christians.
Why? Jesus' message was one of love.
Christians should be loved, not strongly disliked.
"They might like weak Communists, having consumerist tendencies and stumblings, but a true Communist? People hate the message of equality and a classless society. They hate to be told that their wealth is erected on the backs of the poor, and that they need to change. Those who tell them the truth are hated by those who hate having a mirror held up to their iniquities. It isn't that people hate or not, but it is that true Communists always work towards the ideal, classless society and share with others no matter what. A bright light is very necessary for us to advance the world revolution and bring about a society of equals."
Does that line of argument work, or does it not? If not, why not?
You might learn something here.
Why do people strongly dislike Christians?