Is anyone tired of christians thinking their religion is the only right thing to believe in?
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I'm sad that any one religion thinks that theirs is the only one. I think everyone is allowed to believe what they want - whatever works for them.
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I am very open to having logical, intelligent conversations, and even debates, with people that respect MY belief as well.\n\nI respect people's right to believe what they want, and have no problems with it until they begin condemning, name-calling, or just being outright rude (the whole sit down and shut up comment from my brother/sister would get a good butt-kicking...).\n\nIt is sad and disturbing that SOME Christians find it easier to just hate everyone who is different from themselves then to actually LEARN something new.  Ask questions, discuss thoughts...etc.  It's not hard, but I think that they are intolerant of difference.\n\nOn top of that, I feel that they fear challenges.  They may not be secure enough in their faith to understand others, as well as defend theirs when the going gets tough.  Again, this is not all Christians, just the ones who feel we are attacking them by our very existance.\n\nI think it will be a cold day in their hell before they ALL respect us COMPLETELY.  All we can do is continue smiling and be the better person.  We are strong enough in our non-beliefs to continue on with our lives without hating people for their choices.  They are the ones that, according to them, have to live with their choices in the "afterlife".
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In theory that would be good, but look at the answers here already and it is always the christians who come out with that stuff about there is only one god and one true religion blah blah blah. It's the christians who stand in the way of such unity.
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Why is is so easy to pick on Christians for their beliefs and not others for their non belief?  There are hypocrites everywhere, not just in religion.  I am sorry that you had a bad experience with one Christian, but as one myself, I get really tired of everyone grouping people into one category based on one experience.  I suppose I could go around and make ignorant judgements on every type of people because of one instance, but why not just accept that there are people that really do take the word to heart and practice the living proofs of the Bible?!  I can't make everyone else do it, but I know that I live my life according to Christ's teachings.
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Amen! <grin> \n\nYeah, many religious people seem unable to even consider that their religious beliefs are something that could be questioned. Political correctness runs rampant among the Christians (and obviously among the Muslims as well). Can you imagine the battles we'd be having here if atheists were this sensitive about their beliefs too? Whew... \n\nThere are a number of them here though who are better than that. My hat is off to them.
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im kinda curious why you keep on saying "you" instead of "they". you are pretty quick to point the finger here when really, your doing the same thing you accuse these other people for doing.  what makes all of your labeling and judgement on these people ok, but their labeling and judgement not ok?  now dont get me wrong, i think it gets pretty annoying when some christians feels they are higher and mightier than everyone else and in turn, they are so eager to cast the first stone and call out everything they feel is wrong.  i am a christian and always find myself quite a bit embarrassed when other christians, or self-presumed christians embarrass the faith, like in the example you gave.\n\nthis is just on a side note, but im thinking you have had a fair share of encounters with believers about religious topics.  and im guessing they all turned from peaceful conversation into heated debate which only adds fuel to your fire on not getting along with christians and  you viewing them in a negative way.  (this may  not be true, dont worry, in a way im not even directing this towards you,  i just have a few atheist friends with this problem so i thought id share this idea in hopes that it might open someones eyes who reads  this)  so think of yourself here.  and look  back on a specific argument you had.  i can  almost garuntee that you were so  quick not to accept whatever the believer had to say, just because of the  pride  in which you hold in being an atheist.  this allows for negativity to come into play and inevitable frustration on both ends causing for harsh words and you not accepting christians even more than before.\n\nthe christian idea is to spread the word  of God and show people how great the lord's love is and how it can change your life and especially your death.  christians do not aim at upsetting people and making them feel bad by pointing out everything that they do wrong.  christians know the love of god and want to show that to everyone, so they try to show you what you are doing wrong in the eyes of god and they  are wanting to help you turn from that.  you may even be the nicest person ever; youre caring, considerate, and just an overall good person.  the mistake that people make who are like this is that they believe they will enter the gates of heaven just for their deeds.  it clearly  states in the bible that salvation and the ticket to heaven is through jesus christ, and jesus christ only.  it even says no man's deeds will give  him  permission into heaven.\n\ni  realize i  got a bit off  topic here and i apologize,  i guess i just got a little caried away.\n\nanyway, i just ask that you dont label all christians just because there are one or two quacks that youve run into.  things like the example you brought up is really just embarrassing and ridiculous.
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No. I am not a really big religious person but i still believe that if someone is, that is a major life decision and they should believe in what they think is best. Not believe in something just because you do.
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You are right about this being an open forum to discuss all topics without judgement, and you are right to have your own religious beliefs. The only thing I can see is wrong is when there are a few people in general (not directed towards anybody on here) who impose their beliefs on someone else, trying to make them believe in something they don't want to believe in. Unfortunately, that happens a lot. It's one thing to listen and have an open mind, but if someone tries to change me in a way I don't feel comfortable with, then it's crossing the line. But that may be the reason why. I don't agree with bashing of any sort, though. Just be yourself and don't let the bashing bother you. It's your beliefs and if someone doesn't agree with them, it's not your problem or your fault.
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I came to this conclusion about politics and religious types a few years ago and I will share this with you now ok...\n  Religious people feel the need to believe there is a greater force out there so that they think their lives have meaning. They have a Bible, they follow the Bible, they think that if they do not do exactly as the Bible says they will not go to heaven. Part of the Bible is to spread the word of God to as many people as possible. Part of the Bible is also that mankind has freewill to make their own choices and do as it pleases. \n\n      So the problem I have with religious zealots is that they remember the first and forget the second. \nWhy would someone want to join a religion where you come across sounding like a half baked loon to anyone you talk to about God?\n Wouldnt it be better to be loving and accepting of everyone and happy with yourself to the point where people ask you wow why are you so happy what are you doing right with your life? Rather than trying to cram it down our throats and legislate morality.\n Teach through example, be a good kind tolerant person who respects peoples wishes.  Uh there is more to is, but yeah Jesus would most definately be a liberal.
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I agree,.... no one should ever assume they have it all right. Every denomination or every religion is the product of someone interpretting something different than the guy before. Im a Christian and I see other Christians faithfully following doctrines that I have no idea how they can believe it in light of scripture. Im sure many would see some of my beliefs as false too. Fact being, we do not accept anything as truth that we do not understand so we change what we're told into something we can understand. However it doesnt change what IS Truth. I think our best bet is to realise we cant get it all right and just be open to learn.
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As a Christian I can tell you that those who want to be so very vocal against the gift of Christ are doing so because they are sick and tired of some of our more vocal believers being so insistent on trying to make them believe something that they don't want to believe in.You either accept Christ or you don't.\n\nBut when Bible thumpers run around trying to enforce their beliefs in everything and force their views on everyone then you are going to have people who will fight back and demand you to not only stop but try and give something more then your little book to prove that you're anything more then another nut who got deceived by a magical cult of stories.\n\nYou see?I actually understand their position.
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It seems that some people from all different faiths feel that if they belong to that faith (even loosely) it gives them the right to jump on a soapbox and tell the world that what they believe is the only way to go and if you don't believe it you'll go to an undesirable place.  \n\nI understand and appreciate what you're saying and you're free to believe as you wish.  It's the "others" that try to force their beliefs on you that drive most people crazy.  We're free to believe what we'd like to too.  You're right, you can't save anyone's soul.....wish other people would get that and worry about their own souls.
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I think that people get caught up on one single aspect of their faith a lot of times.  This causes them to lose sight of their complete faith which can lead to misinterpretion or a lack of understanding of what their faith teaches and believes.  Homosexuality is a very good example.  I'm not saying that I believe its right, but you still have to step back and realize this person is still a person.  You also have to realize that you are not perfect either in some other way, and a lot of people forget that.
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I completely agree with you.  I am the same way.  I believe and I even pray, but I don't think I should have to go to church to prove anything to anyone else.  What you know and feel in your heart is all that matters.
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Completely agree!! Religion (Christianity very much included)is all about self-righteous arrogance, justifying any sort of deviation from its own standards whenever it suits them and (my personal favourite...)justifying hate against anyone with differing beliefs, races and sexual orientations all the while spreading the message of god's love to all...aaaarrrggh...now I'm angry too!!\nRe: androcles comment; That has got to be the most ridiculous comment ever, comparing football clubs to churches is just nonsensical! They are not going around preaching, about how you should love and help your neighbour and then spending money which they could have used to practice what they preach! Football clubs are a business these days and you could have used them interchangeably with anything else like the construction of your local Tesco (do we really need a Sainsbury's and a Tesco - see what I mean about a ridiculous argument!!!)
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I am a Christian and I totally know what you mean.  I got away from my believes for a while because of all of the "rules".  Yes there are certain rules you should follow, but Christians these days take some things overboard.  I beleive that church today has gotten away from the heart of the ministry and more into the rules.  It is blinding Christians and it is very sad!  How are you supposed to witness to somebody if you are to worried about what they arre wearing, their music, what they do for fun and all of that???  Christians today need to let that go and realize that they are missing the chance to witness and care for others who are hurting just because of their uptightness.
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When was the last time a Buddhist knocked on your door, interrupted you in what you were doing, and in an obnoxious way tried to share their faith? When was the last time a Muslim approached you on the street and tried to embarrass you into accepting literature pertaining to their faith? When was the last time a Taoist walked into your buisness, sat down in a chair reserved for paying clients, and procceded to quiz you on your beliefs in an attempt to convert you? When was the last time your phone rang and, leaving your meal to get cold, you answered it only to hear a plea for money from a Wiccan so that their coven could add you to the supporters of their building fund? I tolerate Christians. But I refuse to allow them to trespass on MY RIGHTS!!! IF YOU CONSIDER THAT INTOLERANT ON MY PART PERHAPS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS ... Show me your faith by your living it. If I like what I see maybe I'll ask you how to get what you've got. Other wise ... RESPECT MY SPACE AS I RESPECT YOURS!!! Its as simple as this ... For hundreds of years Christians, some at least, have had the upper hand in things like numbers, politics, etc. NOW that's changing. Others refuse to put up with it any longer, and rightly so. I've said it before, and now I'll share it with you ... The shoes not all that comfortable when its on the other foot, is it? I'm just glad that not all Christians fall into the above catagories. Those are the ones I listen to ... As, in their own quiet way, they live their truth. They have my attention. They others? Well, I tolerate them. You probably think yourself persecuted. I ask you this ... How many times, and how much, blood have you lost due to your faith? How many times have you been beaten because you're a Christian? Never, I'll wager. But someone tells you to back off and you consider yourself ill used. I got news for you. Untill the 1970s MY FAITH WAS ILLEGAL TO PRACTICE IN THE U.S.! (And it wasn't because of any thing like animal sacrifice, or stuff like that either. It was because my people were second class citizens at best, and no one cared one way or the other what we believed.)Know what I learned from that? I learned to be tolerant. You might like to take a hint. ~~~ P.S. One of the posts above speakes of Paul's having taught Christians to be tolerant. Its taken out of context. Paul was admonishing his followers to be tolerant of one another. It has nothing to do with those outside the Christian community. It pertains only to Christians themselves. It has nothing to do with whats going on now, and it doesn't honestly touch on the topic at hand. And the "new" tolerance? Kinda easy to make up a concept that covers your rear, one that no one else has ever even heard of. But, hey, it sounds good ... Untill you THINK about it. And one person apologizing for the actions of others? No. That doesn't wash. That's not your right. Its unacceptable. You take responsibility for your own actions. That's cool. I promise not to say I'm sorry for what happened at Little Big Horn in return.