Why do Christians take so much abuse, when it says in the bible that they should only suffer for Christs name?
463797
I think you kind of answered your own questions.\nThey're taking abuse because they are Christians
162381
The parable that most troubles me is Matthew 7:21 - 23.  Jesus taught that everyone that called on his name wouldn't be true Christians.  He taught that there would be people that thought they were Christians, but they really were not.\n\nThe Bible warns us to make SURE...examine ourselves and live our life fully for him.\n\nMatthew 7:21-23 (NKJV)  \n    "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. [22] Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' [23] And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'
887996
It is very sad indeed that these statements hold so much truth. Just because someone says they are Christian does not mean they are Christ like although that is what the bible teaches us to be. All through out the Word of God we are taught love. I believe because of a few who are ready to condemn or judge others they are defeating the purpose of true Christianity. We are not suppose to turn any away and still there are those that do. Then again the bible says that many will knock but few will enter. I personally apologize to all who have been hurt by someone claiming to have done so for religions sake. The God I serve is a God of love and He loves each and every one of us no matter what our flaws. I'm sure that when He sees someone turning away from Him because of something said or done He is truly heartbroken and disappointed.
1095270
Most of the mistreatment I experience stems from my unapologetic adherence to Catholicism. The Words of Jesus provide great encouragement:\n\n"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Because insecure Christians are seldom happier than when they feel they are being persecuted.\n\n5 years ago they did nothing but complain about the commercialisation of Xmas and stores using Christ's name to sell stuff.\n\nSo when stores caved in to the Christian's demand to esperate Christ from the commerce of the holidays, then the very same people started complaining about "Taking the Christ out of Christmas".\n\nThe "War on Christmas" is a myth that is becoming true as many people (including Christians) are getting tired of a minority of Christians crying persecution whenever the rest of the world fails to bend over backwards to accomodate their religious prejudices.
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You know I've just had the same so I wrote about it on my site.You should see the abuse.From a chritian!\nTake a look http://thebaldchemist.blogspot.com  \n\nTake care.
1143227
unforunatly many people who claim to be "christrians" really dont have the love of God in their heart, and it puts a bad wrap on the rest of the christians. so thats why so many people dislike them.
283422
They hate us (Christians) and God because Jesus said they would.\n\nJohn 15:18 (NIV)\n"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the words  I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master. Because they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.They will treat you this way becasue of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. He who hates me hates my father as well. If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have heard both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their law: They hated me without reason.'"\n\nSo if/when you are persecuted, count it an honor. It is because you belong to the Lord and are one with Him also. God bless you my brother. :)
472640
Because they reject God, not necessarily us. But Jesus did say that "those who hate me will hate you also". I think it's sinful nature to hate the idea of an almighty God that is gonna judge those who don't repent.
1095995
Born agains are the worst.They are usually ex whores,sluts alcoholics and drug abusers...The worst of the lot,but when the spirit of God hits,and you realize the healing effect of it,it makes you want to spread the miracle of what happened.Now,however,most do not know the difference between;witnessing,and being pushy and annoying.the Born again christian is the greatest tool of the devil.they will push you away from God quicker than satan himself.Most totally forget the book of Matthew,where it is very clear about Judging another.i usually just listen to them,then when they least expect it,I go into full attack mode of quoting book,chapter and verse,then they realize I already know God,better than them,and they leave me alone
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They are not picking and choosing, they  are just saying that if the person is doing wrong and knowing full well that this goes against Christ, they are not truly Christians. A true Christian will fight against wrong. Unfortunatly we are all human and will go the wrong way. And just because someone says they worship Jesus does not mean they are Chrsitians for who can truly read someones heart.
535677
"So-called" is right.  These are people who clearly do NOT understand the gospel message, no matter what they claim.  No "christian" has any right to go around telling people that they are going to burn in hell, that is the opposite of what the Bible tells them to do. \n\nJesus did get mad at people sometimes, but he didn't say they were going to burn in hell.  He told people when he didn't approve of their actions, and he had (ironically) the harshest words for hypocrites, especially those who went around judging others (he called them white-washed tombs, because they acted all clean and self-righteous, but were filthy on the inside).
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Judeo-Christianity has a long lineage of abusing women:\n\nAs you approach a town to attack it, first offer its people terms for peace.  If they accept your terms and open the gates to you, then all the people inside will serve you in forced labor. (((We aren't going to kill you, just enslave you, do you surrender now?)))  But if they refuse to make peace and prepare to fight, you must attack the town.  When the LORD your God hands it over to you, kill every man in the town.  But you may keep for yourselves all the women, children, livestock, and other plunder.  You may enjoy the spoils of your enemies that the LORD your God has given you. Deuteronomy 20:10-14
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Technically, Christians shouldn't be fighting anyone... we should always be striving to be "Christ-like" and therefore should be "turning the other cheek" when someone wrongs us.\n\nNow, realistically, we are human beings and there is a bit of the evolutionary survival of the fittest attitude in all of us... so if someone tries to physically cause harm to us, our instincts are to prevent it by either deflecting the physical abuse or fighting back to render the other person disabled and therefore unable to harm us.  While I do not advocate violence, I don't believe in standing by while you or someone else is abused.  \n\nAs a Christian the only thing you should be asking yourself is "what would Jesus do?"  You will always have your answer and then it is up to you as to whether or not you want to act on it.
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I know that's right.  Satan wants us to think WE are the ONLY ones going through things, like pain.  \n\nBut,There is ALWAYS someone worse off than we are......
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.
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:}\nChristians who need to remember that they carry the name of Christ and that should not be taken lightly.\nour witness, how we live reflects on our savior. \nfailure to attempt to live Holy lives consecrated to him is taking his name in vain and breaks the third commandment.