why is it that people think that just because people go to church faithfully, and believe in god, etc., are not capable of doing wrong??? i.e. they lie, cheat, brainwash, etc...
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Simple answers: a] They're thinking wrong; and b] most of them are called 'hypocrites' for being self-righteous...
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I agree. Many times on this site, I'll see a good question, and then some well intentioned Christian say, "you just have to have faith," or "faith isn't about logic."  It's quite irritating.  I know I have so much to learn and am ignorant myself, but it seems like some people check their brains at the door when it comes to faith. God wants us to love him with all our minds as well.  \n\nRejecting worldy wisdom doesn't mean we're supposed to be ignorant.
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Not all 'religious people' think that non-believer are wrong though, I admit, a great many do.  Like anything else, people are brought up with certain belief systems that are stronger than others.  Some, over time, adapt their beliefs through education while others entrench themselves further despite being exposed to new and edifying material.  One answer to your question might perhaps lie somewhere in the fact that, once again, over time some folks are more open-minded than others and, by being so, allow their critical thinking faculties to adapt their original beliefs through education.  Remember though that this is just one answer to a very complicated question.
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Forgive and trust and again.  Not everyone is like that.  Some people simply do not have a concept of loyalty and faithfulness.
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hi. im a christian and i go to church and read the bible. there are people who go the church 24/7 and read the bible 24/7, but im not like that. God wants us to live our daily life here on Earth and try as hard as we can to keep our Faith and not sin.\nSin is when you do something bad.\nbut then again we are all sinners and we make mistakes here on earth. but God is so good to us that he will forgive us. that is if we want to be forgiven and that is if we dont sin the same sin again.\ni think its great that you want to go to church and read the bible. what religion are you? there are very many different types. i dont know them all. im penticostal. i believe that there is one  God in Heaven and that Jesus ( the son of god ) died to set us free. if Jesus would not have died for us we all would of gone to Hell.\nbut enough of that talk. i just want to tell you that becoming a christian is a good thing. it does make you a better person. it helps you understand why we are all here on earth and what is our purpose in life. also, people go to church becus church is where people can get away from daily life and go and sing and pray and be among others like them.\nim happy for you that you are taking this step. its a very hard step to take. once you have taken it you will feel pressured to stop. but just think of your future. it will be so much brighter and happier if you stay a christian. you will have support from the pastor and your friends from church. have lots of fun and get involved in church activities. take care. god bless.
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People believe this because the Christian religion tells them it's true.  Also, it's convenient to have someone take the rap for your mistakes.
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GOD loves those people. \n\nThe thing is, God 'gets' the human race, way more than we 'get' ourselves. And boy, does it make Him sad that so many are missing out on the treasure of trusting and believing Him!\n\nProblem for us is, we have to believe that He IS, in order to be saved. \n\nAsk for proof. Ask for faith.\n\nIt's a whole other world when you KNOW it.
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Maybe what you are seeing is people who just "think" they are Christians. There is an epidemic of this going around. People claim to be filled with the Holy Spirit, but yet they seem to live a life like a "lost" person. What can be wrong? I think that most Christians are really not Christians. They believe in something, but it does not change their lives. Look around-its in every church and denomination.\nI saw a poll about 12 years ago that attempted to gage if a person was a Christian or not from a question survey. How accurate it was-who knows? But it said that Southern Baptist thought that about 25%-30% of the Baptist church was actually born again. Then Billy Graham's association thought that about 15% of the Church was born again. The Independent Baptist thought that only about 5% of the church was born again.\nThose are not good numbers. This may not be exactly right, but it is a real good indicator that the church is weak at best. I think we need to do some repenting, and pray for revival-soon.
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I believe it is because Christianity is true, and so the devil tries to turn people away from it and hate it. And yes, some "Christians (can we even really call them true Ctristians?" have made mistakes, but no religion or group of people has a clean record. People are people and some make mistakes
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Well said, and thank you. You might have a point. I'd like to think that one doesn't have to have no faith, to have manners, intellect, and a sense of humor. But If you've ever noticed someone who is deeply religious, they are always trying to convert you, or convince you otherwise. Whereas I've never tried to push my belief on anyone. In fact, If it wasn't for people, mostly coworkers, trying to ask for donations, or just asking me questions about my faith, they would never know that I'm not a religious person. But based on that one principal, now they keep there distance...Goddamn hypocrites!!
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They can bring up scandal all they want - esentially saying, "Look, people in the church have sinned - it must be wrong"  So what?\n\nIt is a slippery slope and indeed cannot be from God.  For Pete's sake, their beliefs change daily!
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People have a need to believe in something outside of themselves. Some people believe in reason. Some people believe in a god. It is what ever works for you and you should not try to put down another’s beliefs
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What you say just isn't true for many people.  People don't refuse faith; faith just doesn't exist for many people, especially thoughtful, rational-type people.  And you already know that it's not true that God always gives when asked; lots of times He doesn't.\n\nRE: Your Email (Yahoo wouln't let me respond directly):\n\nThanks Jenny.  I've read lots of the Bible growing up.  I have not decided "he doesn't exist."  But if He exists, he has not given me Faith.  To the contrary, He has given me a brain and a heart that do not lead me to Faith, even reading the Bible.  Who knows why, but that's the situation.  I can act like I have Faith, I can pretend I have Faith, but it would be a lie, and I can't just manufacture real Faith.  I'm sure it's very comforting to have Faith (regardless of whether it's well placed).
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The way i look at it there are people out there that say why believe in something that couldn't be true? i say why shouldn't you? some people will go thier whole life not believing to find out GOD IS REAL and then spend eternal life in hell. or they could simply have the belief in Him and when they die IF He wasn't real what did they lose? nothing. but he is there and there is an eternal wonderful life that is so perfect. so the people who don't beleive come out as a loss
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It's the ego that wants to be right and make everyone else wrong. As long as the ego is driving the boat, there is no real faith, because it's not the ego that can experience God ....only the heart and soul can do That. \n\nIf they're arguing over who's right, they are no more Christian than you are. Those who are in Christ love as He loves; and they have nothing to prove.
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Hello. Well, you know, too each his own. There are unfortunately people out there who are quite dishonest and they do things to try to cover their true selves. Often times people want people to believe that they are something that they really are not and sadly enough going to church on Sunday or whatever day they go may just be a way of covering their trueselves, it is quite sad and it makes others look back because people will say that so and so is Christian and they do this or said that and it gives the rest of them a bad rap. \n\nIt is unfortunate that there are hypocrites. They go to church they act high and might and the rest of the week they are out making peoples' lives miserable. \nFunny story really quick. ........  I used to take telephone calls for Sears. There was a man that called who was a Reverand and he made that known and he was so friendly and this and that until I told him how much the cost of his service call would be. Well he said" D*&^ YOU! I thought you could do better than that!! S.O.B!!\n\nLOL!! I got off the phone feeling quite disappointed, but yet I was deeply humored. \n\nAs far as Christianity being a crutch, no, for most people it is not. It gives everyone something to grasp onto, it gives them direction, it brings them happiness, they Believe and Love a Father in  Heaven and his son Jesus Christ. \nYeah for hypocrites it may be, but for most people it is the way of happiness. :)
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Why should someone believe?  There's no proof.\n\nI find it interesting that so many people equate God with an accountability in their lives.  Are you so terrified that without someone holding a big stick and a carrot over your head you'll do something awful.  Take some responsibility for yourself, do the right thing because it's right, not because you are afraid of the consequences or desire a reward.  How juvenile.