Why is it that people who call themselves christians are hateful towards people with different beliefs?
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There are two reasons people defend their beliefs so strongly.  \n\n1) Fear of being wrong, and doubt in their own hearts.  Faith in God is truly that.... Faith.  If you are unsure about your own Faith, because we can not see him we have to believe that he exists.  A strong argument makes them feel more steadfast and sure about what is in there own hearts.\n\n2) The other is because they lack the verbal ability to truly communicate what they believe in a calm manner.  They want you to know the same joy of salvation and service but are unable to convey that.\n\nThe Bible says....... Always be ready to give an explanation for your hope to anyone who asks you, but do it with gentleness and reverence.  I Peter 3:15-16.
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I am very open to having logical, intelligent conversations, and even debates, with people that respect MY belief as well.\n\nI respect people's right to believe what they want, and have no problems with it until they begin condemning, name-calling, or just being outright rude (the whole sit down and shut up comment from my brother/sister would get a good butt-kicking...).\n\nIt is sad and disturbing that SOME Christians find it easier to just hate everyone who is different from themselves then to actually LEARN something new.  Ask questions, discuss thoughts...etc.  It's not hard, but I think that they are intolerant of difference.\n\nOn top of that, I feel that they fear challenges.  They may not be secure enough in their faith to understand others, as well as defend theirs when the going gets tough.  Again, this is not all Christians, just the ones who feel we are attacking them by our very existance.\n\nI think it will be a cold day in their hell before they ALL respect us COMPLETELY.  All we can do is continue smiling and be the better person.  We are strong enough in our non-beliefs to continue on with our lives without hating people for their choices.  They are the ones that, according to them, have to live with their choices in the "afterlife".
515603
Because some Christians are judgemental and hypocritical and condemning and try to discount people who claim they are Christians in an effort to make themselves look better when all they are really doing is making Christians look like nut jobs.
315787
Why are you so hateful towards Christians? Does it help you feel better about your worthless life by demeaning others? Can you not think of a better outlet for your anger?
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bolter_70002 you should be ashamed of your self using Hilter as a comparision to Christians is just plain ignorant.  Please show some respect for those who have faith.  As far as the question goes, people are flawed, some people like to pretend to be christians so that can have a reason to be hatefull, that is not christian though.  I will make the statement maybe others don't want to if you are racist or belive yourself to be above other human beings than you are no christian just a wolve in sheeps clothing, being a follower of Christ is about being humble, and leaving a life of servitude, Christ said what you do for the least of those you do unto ME.  Which is pretty clear, you hate on someone you hate on Christ, and that is a bad place to be, Christians who are not continualy striving to be all that Christ has called them to be are not the kind of Christians I want to be associated with.  Please understand we all fall short of Gods glory but the wise man asks Christ to help him up.
735484
Not necessarily.  I know of some Christians who are persecuted because they are jerks.  Then, when they complain, they use "it's because I'm a Christian" as their defense.
209425
I understand where you are coming from.  Christians get that stereotype because of others claiming to be a christian.  Thats not what the bible says Christians are suppose to act like but thats what everyone wants to see and judge.  But as long as i know where i stand with God it doesnt matter what anyone else says.  God Bless!!
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FIRST REASON:i think that some Christians hate the people who claim that they are Muslims.there are terrorists claiming  that they are Muslims so the Christians hate them and we as Muslims become very angry when we know that they are hating us.they do not hate us they hate the terrorist who claims that they are Muslims.\nSECOND REASON:the minority of the Christians do not the Islam and the Muslims they make their opinion about the Islam and the Muslims from the media and the media in the western try to make all the people hate the Islam and Muslims.\nTHIRD REASON:some Christians think that the Muslim hate them ,they do not look to Egypt (for example)the Muslims and the Christians live with each other a peacefully life ,they co-operate and cohabit with each other.they also think that we are close minded people and they think that we want to live a lone without cohabit or co-operate with any non-Muslim.finally:there are a lot of Christians know the truth of the Islam and they believe that it is the religion of peace.
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Other religions are bashed all the time, don't feel singled out.  It is true that christians are bashed alot, but that is because the general public feels that christians are the most repressive of other religions.  Pagans(so called heathens), Afgani's religion ( so called towl heads), even buddists catch crud.  Most especially pagans, even over christians.  So don't feel bad, and don't feel like it's only christians, everyone else gets it too, even in movies.  The best way to be, is a accepting, caring, good christian, and not let it get to you.  Everyone has free speach, even people you don't want to listen to, and freedom of religion applies to all religion, so get used to it.
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I'm a Christian, and I totally agree with you. When Christians treat people rudely, they are not being like Christ. Christ said to love others as we love ourselves. I'm sorry that you have been treated poorly by Christians.
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Because they want to scare you into believeing thier religon. That's why i don't like christans that try to "Spread the word" about christianity. It actually turns some people off because it gets annoying.
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It is because their beliefs don't seem to have a logical basis.  However, it is the task of evolved people such as yourself to respect other peoples beliefs even if they disagree with yours.
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muslims don't like anybody who believes differently than them. they also hate christians go to msn.com to read about how muslims want everyone who converts to christianity in the middle east to be killed.
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For some people, it's sheer ignorance.  That ignorance, for the most part; is willful.  They choose not to learn from others, rather they wish to stick to their "I know what you believe and you don't" attitude.  If I want to know about a Christian concept, I'll ask a Christian. If they show me that I'm wrong in what I originally thought, I'll glady accept that.  I won't continue to argue the point once a follower of any particular faith has offered me knowlege on the sujbect.  I see a great deal of that here. It's like logical reasoning jumps right out the window as soon as a concept which is different is brought up.  They simply don't want to learn, plain and simple.\n\nOther people are just so hateful that they get great joy out of being smug and holier than thou.  It's almost like they think they are God on Earth or the only chosen person of God.  If they aren't playing a constant game of "My god can beat up your God", they aren't happy.  \n\nFinally, some people like to set themselves up as martyrs. They love to enter discussions which have nothing to do with their faith, spout a bunch of scripture, throw around some brimstone and then complain about how unfair other people are when they're told to mind their own business. They also really enjoy complaining when people enter their conversations doing the same thing.  \n\nI generally don't become angry or beligerant unless I'm having someone else's beliefs shoved on me 8 ways to Sunday.  Trying to discuss anything here without being told to find Jesus is impossible.  I mean it, try to get advice on mundane things like diet or health issues and you're told the same thing.  Honestly, It's very annoying.  I know, I know if I don't like it I can leave.  Just airing my view on the subject.
1004231
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.
621831
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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I believe it is a self righteous spirit.  We all, christian or not, can have a self righteous attitude and christians are as guilty as the rest of them, however, the apparent hatred they have also involves a spirit of rebellion.  They know deep down that even if we don't have it perfectly right, that there is something to what we believe in and that ol' rebelliousness and self righteous spirit kicks in and causes them to act hateful.  My personal opinion.