Do you think Christians are opening themselves up to the Devil by participating in this site?
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Who needs to open up their self to the devil? Our natural state is corrupt enough without him.
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I think that this is one of the best sites that I have found. I enjoy trying to help other people, and getting the advice from others. Except for the ones that give the perverted answers for everything. Some people can't get their minds out of the gutter for anything. Sorry, I guess that is another answer for another question. So, yes this is a great site.
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Well I thought at first that was someone taking the mick, but you seem genuine and what you have written is true, even powerful but that's normally shared with christians not with those who will ridicule something (sacred) like that. A 'prophetic' word perhaps but is the place to share it? Will it be well received? Yes you have addressed it to christians but it just seems to be the wrong place to share it ...but then I could be wrong of course..
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Yahoo is a recruitment tool for them.. For some reason they seem to think people will join christianity if they are constantly told to. Doesn't work for people who have a brain..
560222
Unfortunately, the majority of people in this forum who question the Christian faith design their "questions" to be extremely inflammatory - they're looking for the reaction, to offend; not for a reasonable dialogue. Not everyone excells at letting such things roll off their back.\n\naddition: see some of the above responses to your question to see what I mean
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No, your not.  This is suppose to be a forum of learning and understanding.  It would be a great tool to learn and understand belief systems of those that don't believe as you do.  But some, a very vocal minority, use to to try to convert those that don't believe as they do, telling them they are wrong and going to hell if they don't.  It surprises me how many narrow minded people are still left in the world.  Sites like this have a wonderful opportunity to promote understanding and learning but there are those that see it as 'their way or no way' and refuse to try to understand those that don't believe as they do or why they believe that way.  Wouldn't understanding and tolerance be a lot better for the world than attempting to convert all those that don't believe as they do?  Look around the world at what is happening in the name of religion right now, couldn't things be improved if there was more understanding and acceptance for different belief systems?  It's called an open mind and not judging but learning.  Sadly, there are those that will never do that and they wrap that all up in the name of religion.  Is it any wonder so many conflicts around the world are caused in the name of religion?  I doubt that is what 'God' had in mind for his followers...
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This website, unfortunately, is set up in such a way that it makes a very convenient soapbox.\n\nIf you're a person who is somewhat insecure in your religious convictions, or just, well...annoyingly zealous, then you'll flock to somewhere where you can easily dispense useless advice to a whole realm of people asking about something entirely different.\n\nI see it this way: you know the people handing out Chick Tracts on the street?  The evangelists accosting you in the mall?  The guy with the big sign telling you that the world is going to end?  They all have the Internet, and so do their buddies in every other city, state, and country - it adds up.  \n\nPlus, those who would love to proselytize in real life but don't have the social skills of courage to do so may be attracted to this site's anonymity.  \n\n(Note: This is in no way directed at people who answer questions about spirituality by talking about their own religions.  That's fine by me.  It's just to people like the girl who answered a man having headaches by telling him to find Jesus.)
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don't let 'em get you down, boya.  first off, there's Tons more factions than that of the god of the christians OR of that deity's adversary.  there are people out there who do understand that just because it's not of "god" doesn't mean it's of "the devil".
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Yes. I have asked my pastor and friends to share their ideas after answering questions. There have been concepts covered here that I had not thought of before. It has served as a tool that has deepened my understanding and fortified my faith. My church is open to all questions, and we discuss whatever is on our minds on Wednesday nights, so the reaction has been as it always is, very welcoming and non-judgemental. A topic that I am currently mulling over is the concept of hell - whether it is the eternal burning and torture most think it is, or if it is obliteration by being thrown into the lake of fire. I'm leaning towards the latter lately as I have found nothing that indicates that hell is eternal torture.
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No!...The Atheists, Agnostics, And God Haters Are Too  Busy Trying To Condemn, Judge, Mock, And Harrass The People Of GOD  And Degrade Religion/Spiritual Things!.....Take A Good Evaluation Of This Site And You Will See For Yourself!....
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Personally no I havent. But I'm almost positive that some folks that answer "no" to this quesion will be less than honest. I mean its the internet home of deceit lol.
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You make a number of excellent observations, but trying to convince or convert in this type of forum is at best a crap shoot. Jesus related to people on a personal level. When someone is ready to accept the truth under the guidance of the Holy Spirit someone will be there to help them take their first step. If you're not called to save the whole world by all means don't try to do so.
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i think everyone if they want it can get help from this. Even if they dont ask or answer. Just reading questions and responses gives people an idea about different religions and different view points. I have certainly been helped with things that i was not usre about. Perhaps if more sites were like this people would be less ignorant as they might understand different cultures religions and sexualitys more
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I certainly do! I've only been involved with Yahoo Answers about a week, but I've already received some very positive responses to answers I've proposed. I'm very happy and excited to know that we have a forum here that allows Christianity to be expressed as much as other forms of religion. The Christians, by and large, seem to be very sincere and helpful-most other participants do too, for that matter.\nAs others have said, God can use this forum as a way to communicate His thoughts, and especially His love to people.\nMay we as Christians be not only sincere, but well-versed in our beliefs and God's Word.\n\n"So shall my word be (like the rain that makes things grow) that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." Isaiah 55:10-11
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Yes, this place is just crawling with God botherers. Many are Americans but, not all. \n\nWe should feel sympathy towards these people, not scorn. I mean, from their perspective, they're trying to help we godless heathens get our chance for eternal life. \n\nIt may be arrogant, it may be annoying, but some of these earnest but deluded people are really trying to make a difference. That's surely a good thing.
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I think some are, you ask if anyone agrees that Christians are trying to impose their view on the rest of us and they will say no it's just the Bible requires them to do this...so really they are saying yes they are trying to impose their beliefs on the rest of us but can't bring themselves to admit what they are doing, they provide an excuse and a fudged answer. So they are either very conniving or a bit la-la.
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You would think so but it doesn't seem to work like that on here.\n\nWhen i first started using this about 6 weeks ago i did get some reasonable answers to questions. All that seems to happen now though is abuse so i just answer questions. I suppose it depends on who"s on at the time.\n\nAlot of religious people just seem to want to condemn others though. Little wonder alot of people don't want anything to do with religion or its followers.