Why does Christianity teach...?
471376
Don't forget that all homosexuals are devil-worshiping demons who shall be condemned to the bowels of hell. The whole concept of organized religion is so RIDICULOUS, that you just gotta laugh.
995083
It would actually be the other way around.  The new testament is where Christianity draws its teachings from. The old testament is escentially a good place to draw lessons from, but for the most part it is agreed upon that it shouldn't be taken literally.
98642
It is such a broad term "Christianity" that no one would listen to just one person.  Just the history of Christianity shows that as soon as one person starts to speak they're followed by a group of others all trying to speak louder.\n\nThe Bible, since it's the basis of Christianity, is the only thing that covers "all" of Christianity but even quoting from it leads to much confusion and disagreement.\n\nSo, the answer is, No body is speaking for all of Christianity.  Just individual speakers for parts of it.
552451
I believe it is human nature to assume that someone who defies what you believe in, doesn't know what they're talking about. That doesn't make this assumption true however. I am a Christian and I know there are many people out there that are well versed in Christianity, even if they do not share the belief. Some of them probably even know more about it than I do. I know about other religions as well. I think it is important to know about and the different faiths and non-faiths of the world.
511692
There is only GOOD.  All things that appear to be evil are really teaching us something for our personal growth.  Christianity exists to help folks grow.  It helps them see that even though they practice a certain religion, they are no closer to the truth.  If anything, they become disillusioned by all the lies.  But, again, they "grow" through that and eventually come to the "bliss" they forgot.\n\nWe are not human beings having a spiritual experience.  We are Spiritual beings having a human experience.  :)\n\nP.S.  Since we all have the capacity for good and negative choices, we can't really throw stones.  However, most "Christians" I have met, seem to be more hateful and unkind than others.  It shows it takes more than a commonly accepted belief system to make a true difference in our attitudes and actions.  :)
167818
Because Christianity has to exist in cultures (there's no Chistianity without people) and the most stable cultures have governments. Cultures with governments allow you in their culture only if you obey certain written and unwritten laws. If you don't obey those laws they kick you out (banishment, prison or death). This principle applies to individuals (like me and you) and institutions, like Christianity. You, I and Christianity have all changed as cultures and their governments have changed. \nOf course, it's an interaction. Christianity has changed governments (look at the Aztecs or even Rome and the tribes of Europe) and governments have changed Christianity.
996510
That is a very interesting insight.....however i dont think evolution should be taught in sunday school, everything has a time and space. In school, I think there should be taught both things, that way the person has a right to choose whatever view they desire.
382249
None of these answers make any sense at all, Christianity is self-serving situational rationalization, what a joke.
376463
Christianity is faith based and centered on a risen Savior. Those that have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior do not comprehend this faith, therefore cannot explain it. Since they cannot explain this faith that Christians possess, it scares them. Therefore, it is easier to condemn and shy away from Christians and Christianity then to accept those that have this faith.\n\nTrue Christians are peace loving people that follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. (Key words: True Christians) These teaching are against what non Christians want to practice and how they choose to live. They fear that Christians will change the way they want to live, and so they spend their lives running from this faith based religion.\n\nPersonally, if I had never met Jesus Christ, I truly believe I would be praying to do so. I had rather leave this world believing that Jesus is the Son of God, and find out I was right... than to leave this world not believing and find out I was wrong.
56051
Because of Charles Darwin and his theories on evolution. Personally, I feel that if they can teach Darwin's theory they should be able to teach biblical theory of creation as well.
205909
Yes Anxius, you are right about Christian faith : it is essentially blind.  The lady above me who teaches bible to kids, in the process teaches them how to bluff themselves.  There's usually a way round hard questions which is made to sound righteous but which is really dishonest.  If even such a way cannot be found, Christians are told that it's a "Christian mystery" : that one is impossible to beat, and if you try, and continue to ask irreverent and blasphemous(!) questions, you will not be welcome in the class.\nIt's even more restrictive in the mosque.\nIs it different in the synagogue?\nDon't get me wrong folks - I am a little black, but still one of the sheep.
182743
Because it's the best they've got?  I don't believe any religion, including Christianity, is inheriently dogmatic, misleading, or manipulative.  I do believe that some of the people who have had power and influence in the church over the years have made it so.  It's a drawback of the hierarchical setup.  I think there are many aspects of Christianity which are very valuable, and from which all people could learn - such as forgiveness or being of service to fellow human beings, (believe it or not) of being accomadating and non-judgemental.
583908
schools no longer are allowed to teach information like this,  they are required to teach the lie that there is a seperation of Church and State.\n\nPublic schools are now used to teach the agenda of the non christians, in science and evolution, to gay rights agenday and more.
823057
To deliver both sides of the argument. Why shouldn't evolution and creation be taught?  Why can't religion be taught???Not that it's right or wrong but just the facts.  Not just Christianity, but all religions.  I was never taught what other religions believe.  But if its from a factual perspective...what's wrong with that?? Schools are for education...why not educate.\np.s. a "theory" in science does not mean "a guess."  Look it up.
275809
Morality is not taught as much as it used to be by the general public.(eg. prison populations) Teaching or having morals is an option we are given. Being the people God wants us to be is also an option. Regardless of what moral values a person has they can still become a child in God and God will do the rest. God will not hold the entire human race responsible for the actions of non-believers. Just the actions of each individual.
882697
As Mary Jane pointed out, Christians control the majority--at least in English speaking countries. But more than that, Christians believe that they are God's gift to the world when it comes to giving advice, yet for some inexplicable reason cannot seem to take their own advice.
47292
Because there christians