Why do "Christian Values" tend to promote hatred instead of love?
406972
thats a good question thats why i do not claim to be a christain im just a bible student and a believer in god
451873
Jesus was NOT homophobic, he does love all, including the prostitutes, homosexuals, theives, even.... tax collectors (Now thats really tough to do!) and on and on.  Love for a person, and most importantly their soul, doesn't mean Jesus, me, or you or anyone has to, or should love their shortcomings, transgressions or sins.  And yes... check out Romans, it DOES clearly and quite plainly condemn the practice of homosexuality regardless of what the queer preists, nuns,  pastors, bishops and so on say.  Seems they just skip over those passages.
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People have come to the conclusion that "Christians" hate everyone because the conservative radicals are the ones that get public attention.\n\nAs true Christians, we are to follow Jesus' example and follow the commands of the Bible.   Jesus lived a life of love.   He does not hate anyone, only their sins.   That is why He gave His life to cover our sins.   He loves us even though we disobey Him.   If He loves everyone, so should we!!
1154395
How come when someone disagrees with Christianity it's bashing...but when Christians bash other peoples beliefs or thoughts on life, it's called spreading the word of God.
1154013
Hate is an emotion.  Everyone knows hate in some way.  It's impossible not to have some hate even if it is only in our thoughts.  Christians hate and they can't stop themselves from it happening.  It would be sinful to hate so a lot of Christians refuse to admit they hate at all.
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I think that is an excellent question.  I have often wondered how people can judge each other based on their religious beliefs without even knowing the person. A lot of people "hate" me just because I am not a Christian.  Other people hate any one who is a Muslim.  I don't hate anybody!  If I don't like someone it is not because of what they believe.  It is probably because of how they treat others!  But even then, I don't hate them, I just avoid them!
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I have to say I got a bit lost in your question, but i see you are sincere. Some people only spend time on pointing out hate and war towards their neghbors and demand to get loved for their)(fake)righteousness! Others, live life by their heart and demand nothing, you can hate them and they will accept it like it is just part of God's plan. They will still love you no matter what you do to them. \n\nYou choose who you follow. I follow my heart and look for those who do the same. You decide what is deception and what is true, not a book or a man. Only you hold the timeless key of truth.
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Because Christians feed the poor, clothe the homeless, help the sick, preach the Good News to everyone, Build hospitals charities and community centers, and they love their neighbors as themselves.\n\nMuslims are told to hate Americans, kill Christians and Jews, and die while killing innocent people.\n\nGee, I wonder why one is seen as positive and the other negative?
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Many Christians I've known can empathize with those people because they do the same thing, sneak around and commit adultery, steal, cheat, that sort of thing. Seriously, there is an emotional masochism in certain people that makes religion very attractive to them -- heaven knows (pun) there is a load of masochism and guilt in Christianity, which many Christians enthusiastically suffer and rejoice in. \n\nSome masochists are drawn to Christianity because it supports their "me sinner / me saved" emotionally self-punishing psychosis.
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i agree. I ask christians questions and they give me hateful remarks. Its as though they have no incentive to be nice because Jesus saved them from being respectful to other people.  and what about turn the other cheeck? when i was a christian i thought they were held to higher standards, i was dead wrong. I left because of the hypocracy and ignorance.
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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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Its not. The thing is that Jesus Christ set a particular lifestyle one that many find hard to live. They love their sins and refuse to give them up. For this reason they resent and hate those that "preach" this. \n\nAlso some people feel that due to the way Jesus died that we are going to hate Jewish people. That's silly its completely opposite of his teachings of brotherly love. Jesus forgave those that were hurting him at that time. So I must do the same. Besides I can't hold an entire race or faith resposible for things done by specific few over 2000 years ago.
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My Christian upbringing tells me to have compassion for those less fortunate, to help the poor and the needy, to give and share for the benefit of all, to love my neighbor, to turn my back on hate and violence, and to put my fellow man (and woman) above material wealth.\n\nThe liberals, even the ones who are atheists, espouse the Christian teachings and the examples of Jesus we're supposed to follow more than conservatives.
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I've found that when it comes to homosexuality, most "Christians" become very un-Christian-like.\n\nI was raised to believe that no matter what people have done, or who they are, we are to love them, and accept them into Christianity.  You're fine in my book.  Maybe we're both going to Hell...lol.
710888
Christians and Muslims can turn against secularism provided that there exists a leadership coalition that sincerely believes in Peace and Coexistence and Respect and the abandonment of selfish ulterior motives such as subjugation for the cause of Greed, Covetousness and the spread of falsehood in order to control the depleting resources of the world. Hatred is merely an instrument to accomplish all these insidious goals.\n\n And for this you need a strong, morally upright and guided leadership that is willing to forgo the self, wealth and comfort and the pursuit of hedonistic thrills. Anybody out there fits the bill?
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Great question.   Since you already know about our beliefs in salvation, I wont go that route.   But, thre is so much more than eternal security, and heaven.   Being a Christian fundamentlaist, if one REALLY IS THAT, and not just saying that, means  many things. It means we can love everyone, and not have hatred for anyone, which brings forgiveness and peace. We can hate what a person does, but still love them and pray for them. This whole thing alone, is such an upper, because it keeps you in a peace mode, and not angry at everyone all the time. We dont seek revenge, we leave that to God, to do what He KNOWS is best for another person.   And talk about freedom.  Athiests thinks we Christians have to give up so much good. Example, no premarital sex.   Good?    No, we have the right to not do that and be happy about it. No unwanted babies, no being a single mom raising a baby and no help from dad, no stds, and ruined reputations.  we are free of all of that, when we follow God.   We are free to keep our respect and honor that comes from God. We dont have a world to impress or copy by being like they are for acceptance. A true Christian seeks love, but they only need Gods love to survive. If He is happy with us, then we are happy. I am talking about a true fundamentalist Christian now, not one claiming that, and not acting a thing like Jesus. they just use the label.  Being Christian means being a follower of Jesus, loving Him, acting like Him, obeying Him.......  What a priviledge.    \nI can see and do only pure and holy things and love and enjoy them. I dont have to have any part of gutter filth just to be IN in society.     I am free of all the nonsense, and its worth everything. Jesus sacrificed His all for us, and it is our priviledge to sacrifice for Him. He just wants our love and obedience.    Well thats easy.  He never asks us to give up anything that is good for us, only the things that lead to hell and destruction. Pretty awesome our God ,,huh/  Yet, the devil makes the world think of how they miss out on so much and have to give up so much to be Christian, and ppl run from it in fear.    The devil loves it, he can lead so many to destruction and hell, and yet make them think that its worth it, cuz they dont want to give up this or that.   \nGod teaches us to be loving and giving, and forgiving.   Thats so wonderful, dont have to habor grudges, no hate... what a wonderful life. So, who is really free, the athiest or the Christian?   Much to think about. I have listed only a few benefits of Being Christian, I would need to write books to even come close to a full answer.      a life of love and forgivenss is worth so much, wouldnt trade it for the world.    I have the priviledge of loving someone and forgiving them, and helping them to get backon track again, instead of giving up of themselves and life.   Do you know what treasure that is? Worth more than all the silver and gold in the world.    Hope I answered you just a little.
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What a sorry way to live life.  If god is so forgiving, he would applaud my free thinking attitude.  My actions in life define myself more than believing is something as ridiculous as a god that kills his own people and then says "thou shall not kill".  There's no reason not to have good morals, regardless of religious faith.  In fact, it seems that religion is inspiring more and more hatred and greed every day!  Those aren't Atheists strapping bombs around their waists and running into a crowd of people.