Is it a Christian thing to do to call someone a fool?
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Hi Heron, :)\n\nMatthew 5\n\n"...whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire."\n\nNote: Raca is Aramaic for "fool"\n\nNow if someone is doing something that is foolish and you are trying to warn them. That is different. The above statement by Jesus has to do with anger without a valid reason.\n\nThere are many instances in the Bible where the label of "fool" is indeed appropriate. There are many in Proverbs, for example. Here is one from Psalms...\n\nPsalm 14:1\nThe fool has said in his heart, “NO! God.”
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The best way to handle this is to say, yes, I did this, yes it was wrong, if that's what you believe, which you must if you feel guilty, and then realize that people make mistakes. If you can apologize and rectify it, do so. If not, well, people are human. Only God is perfect.
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What's it like to be a fool?
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I think it's meaningless more than insulting. You might as well tell the Christians that they broke a rule from one of those obscure African religions.\n\nEdit: Thanks, Handy.
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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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gods not an idiot. humans have to sin. to fullfill gods word. dont question it. just beleive!
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Calling people "stupid" is probably the most effective means of winning souls possible.  I strongly recommend that all believers use this award winning strategy.
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I agree 100%, but good luck with that. My experience has been that the christers, I mean christians, are the biggest hypocrites. For example, there was this church person that ask me to borrow a nice keyboard (the piano kind, not computer) I had. Notice that I said had.  I had an argument with said person about something else some time later. When I asked for my keyboard back, the b*tch said that after speaking with the pastor from church, that it was OK to not return the keyboard. That in the eyes of God it was not theft, so no need to worry. Because the pastor said it, then all the other christers supported the theft.\n\nMy point is that these christers self justify themselves, and move along judging others. The problem is that when they become very public people, those self justifications don't work. Then they get busted.\n\nIf the person that borrowed the keyboard was to become a public figure, then I could bring out the bad things I know about the person. This time the pastor would not be able to anything.
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Well if youre doing it to make fun of the fact that a human being can forgive your sins for God...then its okay I guess..\n\nbut its wrong to lie at any case! so bad devil!!
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Jesus Christ is a fraud!!!\nDo you have a proof, enlighten us of your wisdom, why do you think so!  Is it from his teaching to love one another, the miracle he has done which no one can denied, or is that that even his enemy couldn't find him guilt of anything as hard as they tried, they failed.  A fraud!! why would you say that! if you want out hurt the Christians, don't take it on Jesus Christ.  You might very well regret it later on.\n\nGod is a joke??? you are very brave person.  good luck to you in anything you wish to do.  May you have the wisdom of the ages, the beauty of anything you desire, and the strength to know there value.\n\nChristians are stupid??? well, who can tell wish one of is sane, insane, or simple just stupid.  I, at times I wish I were stupid so as I won't see what I see and hear how we are treating each others so harshly, and at the same time, blame our fellow man for being the one at fault.\n\nGood luck to you\nSincerely,\nfrom a stupid Christian, at least at this moment. Peace.\n\nJesus is NOT a fraud.  God is not a joke.  and some Christians are stupid, but not for the reason you think.\nIf you wish to start a church, go for it, it may give you something to do other than wasting your life.
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Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent. \n\nAnd discerning, if he holds his tounge.\n\n.............................................................................................................\n\n\nO.K.\n\nHow about,\n\nWhen words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tounge is wise!\n\nIn other words, I agree with you!
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When people who are sinners are casting stones, so to speak, at Christians, we Christians have to take it with a grain of salt and pray for them.  I once said to my Mother, "I'm trying to live the most Christ-like life I can".  My Mom said, "Yeah, and look what they did to Him"!  They want to continue sinning and live their lives in ignorance of God.  What they say is said out of ignorance and self-will.  God would not want us to make fun of them (or mock them).  We must pray for them.  Tell them, "I will pray for you".  Do not tell them to get a life!  Forgive them of their ignorance.
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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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whoever posted the "salvation link" is an idiot. this isn't an attack on christianity, in fact it supports it. It's an allegory about people not believing in God simply because they have no empirical evidence.
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Someone who's an idiot
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I'm a fool if you mean I've fallen in love! If your talking just a dumb fool then No i am not a fool! A fool can be thought of as many things one is, a stupid fool who does not know what he or she is talking about! Another is a love fool! foolish and love drunk! I prefer to be called a love drunk! I've fallen for the best thing that could ever happen to me! He saved me from a horrible relationship! Saved me from depression and saved me from a broken heart! So yes I am a Love drunken Fool! =)
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No, those are fanatics of christianity.  Christianity is supposed to teach tolerance and acceptance.  A true christian is not supposed to such a thing.  Those people are also close minded morons.  Ignoring them is the best way to handle them.