why is it that because I pose the question about stigmata the narrow-minded think I'm Christian?  See, now me I would certainly not be wrong is assuming that that person is not Christian...hah,,,hah,,bet cha...many of you take it very personally because you are not thinking away from what your narrow-minded books have told you to believe,,the scientific evolutionary is all,,the bible is the truth,,,the torah say jews are the chosen ones,,,and muslims,,,well who cares....think outside your caves, and don't answer questions by attacking,,,simply answer the question...or maybe it's too difficult a question...fine...what is 2+3= rather explore their possibility...
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You say don't answer questions by attacking yet you use words like stupid. Isn't that an attack? I agree that many of us need to widen or perspective and that there are too many narrow minded people. Yet calling them stupid is hardly the way to invite them to be more open. If I make no mistake the fortress closes its doors when it is under attack.
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I really hope you are asking this because of genuine desire to know the answer. Here is my opinion.\nI am a Christian. I love God, Jesus, etc. I pray all day and try to be a compassionate and caring person. However, I do not, condemn people for disagreeing with my belief.\nI embrace my imperfection knowing I, like every other person on the planet, make mistakes. Plenty of them.When someone asks me a question or advice, I offer heartfelt council and advice HUMAN TO HUMAN.\n\n  What I have noticed in life and on this Yahoo thing is that there are a lot of self-ritous (sp?). Read a few of the posts above. Some ignoramous wrote that Christians are not self-ritous, they just know right from wrong. That statement is the definition of self-ritous. (sorry for the spelling) Over and over I see these so-called Christians Judging people so harshly. I dont remember our savior behaving like that.\nOver and over, I see these quotes from the bible.\nQuotes about the wrath of God against these people asking simple questions. That is not only  Not Christian behavior, it is just plain rude.\n My mom says "it's not what you say, it's how you saw it."\nIf you don't agree with someone, maybe you could say something compassionate and from the heart rather than tell the person how vile and disgusting you and the Lord think they are. Maybe telling a berson they will burn with the devil isn't very Christian.\n  To be Christian is supposed to mean "Christ-like" from what I was lead to believe. I don't remember the parts of the Bible where Jesus insulted people and told them they are going to burn. Even if he did, I'm sure he did it in a kind and caring way. Not mean and judgemental.\n\nWhen Muslim's act like that and pull the "you are wrong, our God is the right God" thing, we call them Terrorists.\nWe  Christians need to remember that.\n\n I am interested in many religions because we all have a lot to learn from eachother. And respect that others believe differently than we do. They are not wrong or stupid or have less faith than a Christian. Just be a little nicer.
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they still believe in the caveman campfire stories because they don't want to open there minds to the truth. they are stuck believing because the stories were beat into there brains at an early age and cant think for themselves. and its not just the Christians, its all faith systems. you at least have an open mind thank goodness i hope you stay that way.
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Several of us will pop up when we see the word Jewish, Judaism, Torah, etc. in the question.  I for example just found your question by putting the word "Jewish" in the search for open questions.  I used to scroll through all the questions but that has become too tedious lately and I don't answer on Christian or general Bible matters because I have no need to impose my beliefs on anyone else. \n\nPersonally I think it's time there were subcategories under R&S, so that we can all have a forum to discuss things without constantly being interrupted by people who are not respectful.  To me that's like someone going into a section on mathematics and saying "i hate math".  If you don't like the topic, just stay away.  For example when someone asks a question about Jesus, I don't think it's necessary for someone atheist to comment, "he's a figment of your imagination" and by the same token I as a Jew, would NOT comment "he's not the messiah" even if that's what I believe.  I don't feel it's my place and it is not relevant to the question being asked. Everyone has a right to their beliefs and I don't need to chime in with my opinion every two seconds.  In fact the ones who do this are probably insecure with their belief systems and feel a need to be loud about it.   \n\nAnd for questions asked about Judaism I only answer the ones asked respectfully.  You can tell when someone really wants to know or they just want to spout their own prejudices and are not open to answers. If you scroll through my answers you can see I have answered many questions on Judaism that were asked in a thoughtful and respectful manner.\n\nWell, I hope that answers your question somewhat... :)
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Unfortunately, the majority of people in this forum who question the Christian faith design their "questions" to be extremely inflammatory - they're looking for the reaction, to offend; not for a reasonable dialogue. Not everyone excells at letting such things roll off their back.\n\naddition: see some of the above responses to your question to see what I mean
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religious ppl of all natures can be like that. but lately its christians that seem to be the biggest pains. because they so firmly feel they're right, and everyone else is wrong. to them, its as if you're arguing that 1+1 is 3. they view religion as though its not a personal choice, theres only 1 answer, and if you dont agree, you're wrong. which is interesting because Jesus Christ was a JEW. how do we know he meant to change people from judaism to another religion? maybe he just wanted them to be better jews and we took it the wrong way.
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Personally, I am not a Christian nor do I believe in the same creator, Lord as you do. I do however have the modesty and decency to respect your choice in Religion and the civility not to insult it. \n\nPeople who poke fun at the Christian faith, and generalize all Christians into one category, whether it be "stupid" "idiot" "imbecile" or as a recent post stated, "retarded" are only proving to be close-minded. People who insult the Christian faith are people who cannot see a situation from a different perspective, and understand the stance of another.\n\nWhere as one might not believe it to be true, they don't feel a need to respect it, proving only ignorance and barbarity. \n\nI don't believe in your Religion, but I do respect it, and the people who choose to believe in the Christian faith. I see you are very strong willed, and set on your Religion. Such a security is very admirable, and more people should have such an honest devout opinion about nonstereotyping, and freedom as you. \n\nI bid you a good night. \n<3 Ashlee
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well..first of all its important to remember religion IS a VERY sensitive and personal matter to talk about and discuss. so i guess it only natural for people to be defensive about it. not only for christian, but for any religion and believes.\nthat's why i think we should be really careful and sensitive in posing Q and A in this topic. Especially if its not about yours. \nin critical matter...guess its just part of our curiosity towards the whole thing. sort of our way to understand and  find believe, by relating it to the facts an evidences .and i strongly believe no one have the right to be rude about it!
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Relax? I don't think they can some of the nonbelievers don't answer with harsh words I've seen about two that simply give you their opinion like parrot, and I've Got A Ruler but some others seem to just be mean may be it's the ones who answer with mean words really don't know why they don't believe so that's why the answers are things like I don't believe because of the Christians, or God is stupid like you, or my favorite stop preaching to me, oooohhhhh but let those same ppl ask a question like Are all Christians stupid? Are you a bible Thumper? It's alrighty then....\n\n I liked the question..... after all it was simply a question.
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IF you truly are NOT A BELIEVER... then why on Earth would you even bother to reason out with someone who may or may not be able to FULLY EXPLAIN things to you in the first place?? Like, what's the big deal anyway, right?\n\nHowever, I suggest that if you are CURIOUS enough to know or to find out, it is best that you ask THOSE who have the knowledge and capacity to do so personally rather than in an open forum since, by asking it HERE, I'll bet that you'll get even much MORE CONFUSED than ever before with the myriad answers you'll get from all three sides of the coin.\n\nKnow what I mean?
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If I am not mistaken, I don't think this was a generalization made that all non-beilievers are mean spirited and cruel.  (At least I hope not)  I think that each religion gets misunderstood at one time by those not of that religion, and some people just don't know how to address what they don't understand. There are those that do.  They respect the fact that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.  I am a Christian, I believe, but i do not force my beliefs on anyone. i may share something about God, but I cannot judge anyone if they do not believe--and I don't think we should judge and ridicule each other.
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I agree that many people feel that their belief system is the only correct one.  This is blind and absurd.  Regardless of what a person believes, or how he/she got to that point, it should be respected.  Many people accept Christianity, Judaism, etc. w/o going through the process of disecting it and searching one's soul.  Others study the bible, quaran, torah...study science, discuss ideas with others and come to the best conclusion that one can come to with our limited source of knowledge on earth.\n\nSo, as believer in God and His power - I would never tell you that you can't express your opinions simply b/c your belief system in a higher power is different than mine!!\n\nHowever, I dislike the "annoying atheists" as much as I dislike the "bible thumping Christians" - the ignorant, pushy, arrogant few in ANY group will always give the majority a bad name.  So just as I respect your beliefs, and you seem to respect mine, I will consistently hold everyone else to the same expectation and will do my best to fulfill this myself.
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I think it is horrible that people of any faith would post such nasty comments. I am a believer in God, but do not call myself a Christian. I have had bad experiences with them like yours. These people are not being very good Christians as they are going against a lot of what the bible teaches, ie tolerance and not judging others. You should ignore these people and keep asking questions. It is how we learn and understand.
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People are closed minded.  I am an atheist with one atheist friend and one pagan friend, and the rest of the people I associate are Christians, and I know how people must react when you say you are pagan, many people freak out when they find out I am an atheist.  They do because you are different, because you challenge their beliefs and make them wonder "hmm, is it really true?"  And so they resent you and I for that.
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I agree fully.\n\nPeople should be entitled to their beliefs--whatever they may be--and no one should put another down for believing something they do not agree with.\n\nI don't believe in Christianity, but I am not about to go dissing a bunch of Christians or make such judgemental posts.\n\nThis is a place to ask questions, not criticize. It seems wrong to me to ask a question with a judgement in it. Anyone who disagrees is automatically wrong in the asker's eyes.\n\nGood question on your part.
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You know, I get the impression that many of your questions in this catagory are simply meant to provoke others for your amusement in their answers. \nI'm not attacking your beliefs--and I say beliefs because I've seen that it takes as much faith to be an athiest as it does a Christian. \nIf you have a genuine purpose to asking these questions other than laughing at the people who take them seriously, I'd like to know... actually I'd be pretty interested.\nthanks,\nJB
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i don't feel like i try to push my faith down anyone's throat..... i answer questions with my honest opinion... i hope that i might open someones eyes, or make them question things a little deeper, or help them see something more clearly..... hard to imagine anyone has changed their faith, but maybe some faiths have been strengthened, and some narrow mindedness has been weakened...... btw i am a christian.... :) and there are lots of narrow minded christians that i hope become less narrow minded....lol