Paul admonishes Christians to be "likeminded" and "of one mind."  Why isn't this a major goal in Christianity
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Jesus said, "a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand".    Satan knows he said it and I'm sure he also knows that "Divide and conquer" is the first rule of war.  Well, he's at war with God, so he does his best to divide God's troops.  If we all got together for the soul purpose of worshipping and praising God then Satan would be in big trouble.  So if he can keep us fighting with each other instead of being "like minded" and conquering him then he has less to worry about and a better chance of snagging some wayward souls.  It isn't a major goal to some people because we have "become lovers of our selves more than lovers of God".
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Some people have one set thing in the mind and are not open to others beliefs. I am Christian but on the other hand try to be open minded about others religions to.
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Christianity gives me piece of mind because I know God will give me everything I need. "The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing."(Psalm 34:10)\n\nChristian is not a pride thing. It is a letting God love you thing. "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."1 Timothy 3:6\n\nChristianity effect everything that I do. The bible tells us to "Pray without ceasing."(1 Thessalonians 5:17) and "..but they that seek the LORD understand all things."(Proverbs 28:5)  so Christian should put god 1st in everything they do and accept every thing that God has done for us. but that can be hard sometime.\n\nOne can not leave Christianity! When someone accept Jesus "...he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."(2 Corinthians 5:17) a true christian who trays and leave Christianity is just going to be a unhappy christian because God made them "a new creature" and they know that have to turn back to God to have piece in this life.
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You do have a good point, and it is something to take notice of. I haven't thought about it that way, but as a Christian, I will take this constructively and maybe there can be things that I can change that I wasn't doing before in treating people. As for my shortcomings in life, I blame that all on myself.
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Christians are to strive to be Christ-like.  No one will ever be as perfect as Christ and everyone realizes this but if you are trying in your everyday life to make the right decisions, help others in need etc...then you are trying to live your life and become Christ-like...
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Because many of my fellow christians forgot that one of the fine gifts that god gave us was free will. Some people feel the need to control the actions of others to reinforce, measure or justify their spiritual relationships.  Being a "good christian" does not mean making people feel badly or like they are a lesser being. \n\nThey dont realize that people will come to love and worship god on their own accord, making them feel guilty or condesend to them will only push them further away. Besides, astrology was around long before Christianity became an organized religion.\n\nI agree that if someone wanted a Christian sermon, they would have asked for a Christian outlook.
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I am a very spiritual person, but I am weary about the so called "good Christians".  They are usually the most closed minded people, and they are usually self serving.  If it's in their best interest, they invoke that Jesus would want things to be done their way. And if they don't like something, they say it is against Jesus.  Really, how do they know what Jesus would want.  That is why he gives us the Holy Spirit, so that we can be connected with Him, and make our own decisions.
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I agree that Christians are too quick to condemn and judge. However, you should not be surprised - the Bible describes itself in similar terms. For example:\n\n"For The Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." (Hebrews 4:12-13).\n\nThere are other passages that talk about other aspects in terms of weapons (e.g. the "Sword of the Spirit").  Although I disagree with how Christians condemn a lot of the time, it cannot be denied that the Bible talks of itself and other elements of faith as a weapon in certain passages.
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Not every Christian is like that.\n\nSome people put on a show for others to hide behind what's really going on in their lives, or maybe they are embarassed that they are not as "spiritually tuned in" as others.  Other times they are disappointed in themselves for not growing in their faith like others, so they adapt that cliched way of thinking, "If I act like them I'll be just like them."  \n\nOther people are overwhelmed by the temptation in their lives and don't know how to deal with it and don't know how to get help (goes back to the "putting on the show" suggestion).\n\nAs with anything that you grow in, so it is with Christianity.  You grow in your faith.  You can make leaps and bounds or you can tip-toe your way on the journey.  Some people don't move at all.\n\nDon't let the spiritual immaturity of some Christians represent that of all Christians.  All Christians are not the same (scroll through the various dogma and denomination Q&As).\n\nGod Bless You- I'm sorry if you've had any hypocritical encounters.\n-CD\n<><
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Paul often took it on himself to interpted and make rules for the Church in the day. these scriptures come from Paul not God. Seems to me Paul, not Jesus is quoted in the Christian religions all to often. How can we be certain that Paul was not a deciever, one Jesus warned of when He said \n"Take heed lest any man deceive you" Matt. 13:5. Most Christians will not question what in in the "Holy Bible" but have you noticed there is more of Paul than Jesus in the New Testament. Many ancient text are left out of the Bible, but Paul certainly has his say. I serve God not Paul
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I have been saying, for years, that modern Christians follow Paul, not Jesus. The Christian New Testament is in large degree a Paulist document. The books that were accepted as worthy of inclusion were chosen by religious leaders long after the time of Christ at the request of Constantine. It was his desire to make Christianism the Roman state religion. It needed to be something that was very structured so as to give control over the masses. Paul's writtings afforded them the opportunity to do that, which is why they were picked. Anyone interested in a good look at the REAL Jesus and what HE taught, as opposed to Paul, should read the Lost Gospel of Thomas. Its easy to find, just do a web search. Funny thing about that book ... Jesus was married, spoke in ways that are foriegn to many now days, and comes off looking much more like the Jesus presented by Muslim scholars and also modern Gnostics. Its also dated, as a translation of an earlier work, to 60 C.E. which makes it older than 60 C.E. and very close to the life of Jesus. Its also older than most of Paul's works. And that married part? Makes it a little hard to let that pass as a fact and still enjoin celebacy on priests, monks, and nuns by way of example, don't you think? There goes the control over a cheap source of church labor. Another funny thing that lends credence to the Gospel of Thomas is that almost every quote in it can be found in the current Christian New Testament. But the OTHERS, the ones that are left out, make all the difference in the world. Paul was who and what he was. That's between Paul and Deity. But I don't think he was an Apostle, and I don't think he spoke for true Christianity. But, hey, Thomas did a good job. ;-) ~ Peace and Blessings ~ (Just an added thought ... Luke wrote the Book of Acts.He wasn't an Apostle, he probably never knew Jesus, he came on the scene latter. He worked and traveled with Paul. Realistically, where do you think he got his information. Who gave Luke input?)
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Cause the Christians love to Preach one thing and do the opposite.
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Yeah, i'm tired of ultra religious christians being closed minded and pushing there ideas on me. They do help, but no more than your average man. Christians think they are above everyone, a lot don't realize we are here to help each other.
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Every human being (except Jesus) has a Sin Nature, and with that in place, it is impossible for you (and I) to love Him and follow Him 100% of the time: distractions! He told Adam after the Fall that he would have to work by the sweat of his brow: that is man's lot in life. Consider: He gave you a job to do, you may not like it, but as a Christian, you say thank you and perform it to the best of your ability, and do it to honor and glorify Him.
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Only Jesus is worthy to decide that. Christianity is more action than words. Jesus said talk is cheap. He stated that people will know we are believers by our love. So will He !
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You are absolutely correct! This is an issue, not just on yahoo answers, but  within the Christian faith PERIOD. \n"We" tend to forget that we are human and "ALL" fall short of His glory, but not of His grace." Therefore, our opinions, based off our experiences and education are not always the final say; the WORD OF GOD is the only thing that is without error and considered the TRUTH.\n\nFurthermore, some opinions are on the tippy toes of judgement and we all know what the bible says about that; \n\nMatthew 7:3\n"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?\n\nBottom line, this is an area that ALL Christians need to mature in. Because, when you get on a roll with a bunch of Jesus jargon, catchy christian cliches, and holy-rolly talk; that you can't back up with scripture, you "weaken your witness" and do the opposite of what God intends for you to do, by way of his word;\n\n                                     Galatians 6\n\n"Doing Good to All" \n\n 1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5for each one should carry his own load. \n 6Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. \n\n 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature[a]will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.\n\n\nNow THAT is the word, from the bible, WITHOUT my opinion or any alterations! :   )  be blessed!
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Yeah, because Christianity does not have any wrinkles. Give me a break, dude. They are both silly religions followed by the weak of mind.