I met some guy that got many of this teeth knocked out and his spine shattered in a street fight (permanently paralize from the waist down). He said he was younger, violent and agressive and the said he would likely be dead now if it wasn't for his injuries.  He became a born again Christian and doesn't have any ill regard towards the guy that defeated him
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The fight for my sanity.
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the "Passion" was a kids version of what truly happened. it was so brutal that it could not be shown on TV or movies. it was so painful before they were put on the cross, it was a miracle that He did not die before the cross. first, he was spat upon and his beard was torn out by his own people. then he was whipped with a stick. he was taken before pilate. then he was sripped naked and whipped by the "cat and nine tails" which had peices of metal and glass that tears the skinn off. they whipped him thirty-nine times. then he was robed in purple and a crown of thorns was forced onto his head. the thorns were the length of common nails and as thin as a pine needle. they were so sharp that they went through his scull. then he was forced to carry his cross which would have weighd something near five hundred pounds. he had to carry it throu the streets ant to the mount called golgotha which was a good ten kilometers from the roman post in the city. once there, he had his clothes ripped off him once more and was forced to hold out his arms where nails the length of railroad spikes were driven into his hands and feet. then they raised the cross into the hole whre it dropped two to three feet. he was nude, bleeding, almost unrecognizable, and was mocked by both his people and the romans. what you did not see in the movie was that all the sin of the world was brought onto Jesus and he died from the weight of that sin.
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Perhaps they are angry because they feel like they are not part of the inheritance and resent your confidence that you are. It's not good to judge others but it is natural  I guess, in the fallen world. I have moments of doubt too. It's not easy to love your enemy, especially when you don't want any enemies. If they say you are ignorant, remember, judge not for as you judge you will be judged. Remember also that wisdom appears foolish to a fool. It is not our place to convert. Maybe that has to do with the resentment. I don't know, but I think your delicate manner is a good example of kindness in the face of adversity. You are tolerant and in my opinion a good embassador for Christianity, if you are a Christian. Oh, and YES!,  you do make sense.
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Let me take a moment to go on record as saying that the majority of the responses above more than adequately show the lack of respect and hypocracy that is rampant in the Christian community (see the "Why do Christian's Bash Everyone?" question, where everyone says "we don't bash - other's bash *us*!" mmhmm.)\n\nAnyways, Just to let you know I've seen a steady Satanist community over on beliefnet.  While I may not practice your beliefs (or the Christian's beliefs either) I do respect your right as an individual to believe and practice as you will, to whatever brings joy to your life.\n\nIf everyone could bring an ounce of compassion to thier lives, and perhaps act like civilized human beings (and not a torch wielding mob) the world would be a much safer and happier place.\n\nGood luck in your search :)
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I'm not totally sure that these people's actions are fully from God. Not to be like anti-God or anything please don't assume, but Satan also has powers that influence people and can eventually take over their lives. Being a Christian, I don't believe that these men are really doing what you think they are, but I'm not speaking for the whole Christian body, just for me. On the counter, there's nowhere in the Bible that says, "miracle healers are fake," but I can't believe that this is true. There is a passage in the Bible that talks about weak Christians (people who believe that they have to wear a certain thing, look a certain way, do certain things, etc. not saying that they aren't Christians, they are) and strong Christians, (who believe that we can come to Jesus as we are and that He is the sacrifice for our sins.) I think that these miracle healers are the weaker Christians and the strong Christians must help them see that they don't have to do that. They think that they have to heal and touch people to make them well, when really the miracle is from God. I hope that you can make sense of all this. This is a very difficult passage of Scripture to understand.
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yes Christianity made me very depressed as well. whats with these people? are the mindless zombies or what? scary! and i thought zombies were not real until i meet chat Christians *shudders* no telling what they will do. they might attack or try to convert me which is just as bad
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ALL Praise to God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.\nI believe that happened.\nI seen almost the same thing on a show called Miracles. A young girl was struck by a car and the dad picked her up out of the street and put her in the front yard. Then all these people, about 20 or so came around the girl and started praying. There was an indentation on her fore head from where the girl hit the road. While they were praying the indentation came out, right in front of their eyes. The girl was taken to the hospital and the x-rays showed no damage at all. She is still doing fine and they interviewed her on the show.\nOnce again praise God in ALL His Glory.\nGreat question.\nAll of God's Blessings, Guidance and Love to you and your loving family
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there is a difference between Christians and born again Christians, maybe it has something to do with being born again. LOL
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You are really a glutton for punishment, aren't you?  It was people like you, ignoramous, that beat Him to a pulp and crucified Him.\n\nIt was because of the sins of mankind, and our self-destructive ways, that caused Jesus to be crucified, don't you even try to "blame God" for that one, you will surely rot in hell.
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I feel your burden, this world has changed a lot in a short period of time. I am a believer in Christ, my faith is stronger as the world gets worse. You can feel the dark looming heaviness of things getting worse before getting better. I thank God for my faith. My husband is not a believer and I continue to pray for him. He is aware of the ads we see for upcoming movies, they are all so gory and evil. He is wondering as well as so many of us with what is going on in this world. I can only believe more people will receive salvation as time goes on. We live in such an obnoxious world that I don't think the rude people are laughing as hard as they used to. Just keep your eyes on Christ and everything will fall into place. God Bless to you and yours.
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This was a little hard to follow, though I think I understand what is going on. There is obviously some bitterness going on; otherwise they wouldn't feel the need to insult this person. Show them I Corinthians 13, where it gives the characteristics of Christian love. And Philippians 4, where it speaks of thinking on "whatever is true, pure, right..." You shouldn't have to say much, the Holy Spirit will. Much prayer for wisdom on your part is necessary. James 1:8 says if we ask for wisdom, God will give it to us. Lastly, don't accuse them. Just tell them kindly that you felt that it may not be loving of them to do these things. Hope it goes well!
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We have all done things we aren't too proud of.  But not all  people live like that.  Some people put on the christian title without much care at all.  I am not saying you have to be perfect to be a christian but some people really don't care about how they represent.  Some people, some churches, some 'live' in darkness, some blend but some don't.  Watch out for us.
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There are  a lot of people who might try and hurt him if he goes, but the Christians of that area have been under heavy persecution and need some help. Also he can't back out now or some people would claim that Christians were weak and it was a weak and fake religion (remember he represents the entire church.)
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It does not bother me in the slightest.  How can such tyranny have come from a true Christian?  That's not Love, that's not how Jesus would ever want people to act in His precious name.\n\nRather, those who participated in such heinous deeds were users of the faith for their own political agenda's and had no real love for Christ.  They have nothing to do with me.
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Do you think that if someone is a christian they do not have emotions?  Evan as a christian, people sin, get angry, jealous, hurt feelings..that is all part of being human.  And speaking of judgmental....your question was not ment to be that way was it?
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Every now and again some version of Christianity accuses someone of being the Anti-Christ.  Usually it is someone who stands in their way or causes them grief.  Everyone likes to blame the horrors of the world on someone.  Based on their track record I doubt they'll ever get it right and the real anti-christ has probably had a long fruitfull life and is now retired somehwere where they serve cocktails on the beach.
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I have a hard time with your theory. I have experienced the suicide of 2 of my brothers. I am a Christian, and knowing and understanding that God allows our choices, but is very often saddened or angered by the choices that we make that hurt ourselves or others around us, I would say NO. God does not find it beneficial in any way imaginable, by someone taking their own life. The desolation that you feel when a loved one does this, almost completely destroys you! My mother DID become a Christian yrs later, since that's what you were implying in your question, but I feel she probably would have anyway, if the Lord was working in her heart. SHE was the one who found her 2nd son dead, btw.....