what's with all the christian/catholic religion bashing on here?
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Minds should always be wide open for learning new stuff...that goes for both sides...
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Thing is that are differences in all cultures and religions.  We are people with different ideas and different beliefs.  That shouldn't mean because I am different from some one else they have a right to hate the difference or me.  We are different, we should celebrate that not hate it.  The religious hatred has been going on as long as one can remember I am sure.  Why?  Does it make one better than the other? No.  Just makes you look like an ass when you scream hatred and have no valid reason for it.  \nAnd as far as on this forum goes.  Its sad, I am genuinely curious about other faiths.  Though I do not follow them I do enjoy learning about them and I am constantly bumping into people trying to convert some one.  This should be a place of education and nothing more.  If you are interested in converting people do it else where.. Thats my take on it.  and the VonJumbo character and Schneb, to me, fuel the fire for forced conversion and hatred on this forum.. But again this is only my opinion.
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there's just as much sick nastiness on this site as there is Christianity. People don't seem to get mad at anyone else for expressing their beliefs, just at the Christians...hmmmmm, what's wrong with this picture?
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although many proclaimed christians do "bash" non christians most are just trying to teach and educate the truth. do not misunderstand the feelings some get when they are told about jesus, and informed that they are going to hell if they dont accept him as feelings of being bashed, these feelings are just a persons reaction to something they know is true but are refusing to accept. this is their rejection of the holy spirit. as far as why some "christians" bash non believers these people are just claiming to be something they are not. a true christian would inform and educate while trying not to offend. but,  many people are offended by the truth.
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I agree, Christianity is constantly under attack on this forum and Christians of all denominations should support one another and not join forces with those whose only motive, is to rip and tear asunder.
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Yeah, you're completely right.  Christianity is poked fun at a lot, particularly since people came forward about sexual abuse.  I disagree with a lot of Catholic Church beliefs (mostly about women and homosexuals) In that sense, one can see that the Church has soem narrow-mindedness as well.  No one really knwos the answers to these types of questions, like why is it okay to make fun of white people or homosexuals?  You're just right and there's nothing to do about it except asking friends not to make such insensitive jokes.
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Because it is already defensive....or maybe I should say offensive...it begins by excluding a group of people ( non-christians) which reeks of judgement ( only those  "good christians" will understand that) and sets the tone as one full of higher morals(judgement again...hhhmm recurring theme?) and that damn "holier than thou" attitude that so often comes along with "good christians".\nWhen Christ was actually around I don't think he seperated himself from anyone with a phrase..."oh, as the son of god.... I think...." he said we are all the same...\nmuch nicer than his followers I am afraid to say...
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Its interesting that you write this.  I can see where you are coming from and I understand the frustrations.  I am not a Christian.  However, you have to remember just because there are a few rotten apples doesn't mean the whole tree is bad.  Christianity has its faults just as any religion.  There are always going to be the ones that piss you off.  Its with any religion, any kind of person.
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AS a person who was a christian but has fallen away. I think that people are angry at SOME Christians (should not be all!!!) Because some people try to shove Christianity down other peoples' throats-- Instead of accepting them how they are and showing them the love of god and just letting their conduct portray gods realness and ability to change ones life! \n\nIf anyone has ever been wronged or offended by a so called "christian" I would like to apologize for them because some people are more concerned about bringing correction than just accepting people with open arms and helping them with any needs or questions they might have.\n\n-----I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN!! I DON'T LIKE TO LABELEd UNDER A RELIGION!!\n\nJUST CALL ME A SERVANT OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Because there is something seriously wrong with all people who consider themselves conservative christiians, and any other religion for that matter. No matter how high and mighty they think they are, everyone is flawed, and religion causes war.
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Absolutely nothing wrong with that!! :-D  It's just ignorance. \n\nHere's a site dedicated to Asian Christianity by Catholics!   www.asianews.it\n\n(PS The other poster is right, cussing is not very christian)
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I don't bash catholics, nor preach against it. I just don't understand why you pray to Mary, when Jesus never taught us to. When His disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray He said to pray like this, our Father which art in heaven......\nMary was blessed mother of Jesus, But Jesus said no one comes to the Father but by Me. \nI don't hate catholics, I just don't understand them, like many others. \nIt's good to have a forum like this to try to understand each other and their feelings. \nIt's a small world after all.
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Why are you trying to sow dissent here?  There are people on here trying to keep it less like a battlefield and more like a place for important questions on faith, and questions like this don't help.
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Lanani has eloquently provided the right answer and has earned the points.  That said, I would just like to elaborate a bit further:  Despite "Christian" protestations to the contrary, Catholics, like Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, etc are ALL Christians.  Despite whatever problems we all may have with the Catholic Church, keep in mind for more than a thousand years they were the Catholics were the ONLY Christians around. If you were Christian, you WERE Catholic.  Nuff said.  \n\nAdditionally, the Catholic Church you love to hate on are the ones who put together the Bible you love to quote from.  THEY picked which gospels went in (there were more than 4 to choose from, you know) and which ones to keep out.  They compile the letters of Paul, and they added in the Revelation of John.  The Catholic Church has picked exactly which words you take literally and choose to live from, every day.  So smarten up.\n\nSecondly, to the two people who said she shouldn't change but he should, um, why is that?  What's with the arbitrary decision making there? Not that either way is right or either way is wrong, that's not for me to say, but how can one be right and one be wrong?\n\nFinally, to all those who ripped on her grammar and spelling, lol.  Some of you did it cleverly and some crudely, but I think you all got your point across.  That's just how it is these days, so chill.\n\nHope this helps--\nJ.
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You are 100% right about there being so much hatred. I'm neither Republican or Democrat. Everyone has different ideas & we should be respectful of each other.I am a Christian & I never knew how many people hated me for that. On another note I think you answered 1 of my questions & I just wanted to apologize if I offended you in any way. I really am sorry
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I'm not sensitive about every little comment. Some atheists on here have made valid points, and I have respected them for it. But when atheists start going on about how we are "full of crap" and we are not as evolved as they are, it does make us angry.\n\nAnd not to sound like a smart alec, but why is it the mere mention of Christianity automatically means I'm "shoving it down your throat"?
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There is nothing wrong with the question, in my opinion, but I have also been censored by Yahoo.\n\nMy questions had to do with another religion.  There was really no reason behind my question except that I was angry at recent news of more fatalities in Iraq and asked a stupid question.\n\nNobody here is going to be able to answer your question though, so maybe it was just a waste of time to ask.  If your point is you don't  believe in the Bible or God or Mary or anything having to do with Christianity then you made your point.