CHRISTIANS: why are we like this?
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You gave the answer in your question.  What you've described are religious people. They are not necessarily the same as Christains.
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Because we have a conscience.  Unfortunately the Christians just don't understand it.  It is that sick feeling you get in your stomach when you are buying a bunch of stuff that you have no evidence for.  And, when anyone comes around and tries to talk to them about it, that sick feeling gets bigger and instead of re-evaluating their position they blame the sick feeling on your Satanic influence.
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I am a Christian. We are no better than anyone else. We don't proclaim to be self righteous. We are sinners saved by grace. The only difference between us and non-believing is we have accepted the free gift of salvation. God loves you and everyone else as much as he loves Christians. Jesus died for sinners. \nWe admit we are not perfect. We will not be perfect till after we are risen from the dead. Difference is we try to live a Christ like life. In the end we will all be judged for every deed we do and every idle word we speak.
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I'm a Christian, but many times I think if I wasn't I'd be so turned off by how some other Christians behave/act/talk.  In the name of Christ, they do some really outrageous stuff or twist the scriptures to fit their own agenda. Or act SO radically ridiculous  that it is a total turnoff to those who maybe are seeking. It's only a small handful of people, mind you, but those few can really spoil it for those that are genuinely trying to walk day to day and show God's love in every circumstance.  I consider myself a radical Christian, but mellowed by age, and a general sense of not wanting to turn off and offend every person I meet!
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Very good question. \nbeing that christians are taught to be kind and accepting of everyone. The messages does not always get through. It's kinda funny to hear christians rant and rave and act very unchristian like.
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boya, i like the way you think.  i wish more people in this world, christian or no, were so open-minded.\n\nthe answer to your question, as far as i can reckon, comes down to basic nature of humanity.  it's not that most christians are simple-minded, it's because humans in general are sad, insecure, paranoid, greedy, lying, mistrusting, and pathetic little creatures!\n\nand, of course, it's the worst of these that tend to be the loudest...
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just because we want to know it all . so we act as if we do, besides it is part of the human nature. and if you are relgous you would defently find the answer in the holy book . as it mostly explanes the human nature.
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It is said that our righteousness is like filthy rags in the sight of GOd.\nItis HE that makes things right wiht us.\n\nlook at it his way. indeed many christians are giving lip service, I know so many people that only call themselves christians because they were raised christian, but dont even believe in GOD. It's just a response. \n\nHere's the TRUTH:\nWhen I say....... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin." I'm whispering "I was lost," Now I'm found and forgiven. \nWhen I say......"I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my guide. \nWhen I say........ "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess. \nWhen I say....... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it. \nWhen I say...... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain, I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name. \nWhen I say........ "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou, I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow. \n~Maya Angelou \n\n this IS the christian lifestyle. We are not perfect, and media hypes, fakes and others who try to portray us that way are WRONG! that doesn't mean we dont have a stand on some issues,and it doesnt mean we dont have radicals, it just means we are HUMAN SINNERS!!
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Not all people assume that ALL Christians are like that.\n\nOnly a hand full, and a lot of them cruise this section...
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Christians are not goody-goody two shoes or holier than thou. They are sinners. Just like everyone else. Why is that so hard to understand? As long as we dwell in this flesh body we fall short.
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I think that most Christians are good and do positive things. But then, I think that most people strive to be good and do positive things. We have all sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. No one is perfect.
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I totally hear you.  Everyone says its ok to live and do what you want..unless you are a christian.  Then you are stupid, narrow minded, gullable etc. Its always intrigued me its the same people that are calling for acceptance of just about everyone else.  THAT is hypocritcal and narrow-minded.
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Yes, you're right - it's very ironic....\n\nAnd Hell yeah, they act similar. So why do Christians hate them so much?? Yeah, I dont get it....\nHopefully someone can give you a better response to this question than I can.
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Christians are just like any other large group of people.  There are going to be the bad ones.  There are going to be the good ones.  Just try not to hang out too much with the bad ones. :)
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Sometimes you can feel as if you are being cuddled or embraced by God.  Often it is when you are most low, and I think new Christians receive this more than Christians that have been around for a while.  It has the effect of strengthening and encouraging you,
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Hello, Tidra.  I'm a Christian, and I have no problem with you.\nPerhaps it's because you seem to be more open-minded than other atheists on this site.\nAnyway, the reason some Christians (and other religious people) view atheists as horrible people is for two reasons:\n1)  Because some Christians really are as simple-minded as is suggested.  I'm not saying this to be mean.  I have a lot of love and admiration for all Christians, but some of them are extremely judgemental.\nand/or\n2)  Because some atheists really ARE horrible people.  Again, not saying this to be mean.  It's just the truth.  \nI look at people like you, and the atheists from here that I've had correspondence with, and I wonder how in the world you guys can be reconciled with those among you who seek only to insult those like myself who have chosen to follow God.\nI still love every one of you, though.
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Well, I'm not one of those Christians, so I can't really speak for them. If you have sensed that they fear you, I don't get it. I do know some Christians that feel they should disassociate themselves with non-Christians just because they don't have anything in common if they don't even believe in the same God. Also, many families want their kids to be close to other Christians because being around people who believe differently can open up issues that they feel would not come up if they only hang out with Christians. However, only hanging out with kids who go to church won't necessarily keep your kids from sin. Where do you think I learned all of my dirty jokes? (Christian School!) I think, though, that we need to accept those who feel they should be separate....as long as they are the ones to leave the public area instead of them trying to keep others who are different out. Did that make any sense?