Why is it on Question and Answering people who say they are "Christians" bash those who are not?
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although many proclaimed christians do "bash" non christians most are just trying to teach and educate the truth. do not misunderstand the feelings some get when they are told about jesus, and informed that they are going to hell if they dont accept him as feelings of being bashed, these feelings are just a persons reaction to something they know is true but are refusing to accept. this is their rejection of the holy spirit. as far as why some "christians" bash non believers these people are just claiming to be something they are not. a true christian would inform and educate while trying not to offend. but,  many people are offended by the truth.
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Because of answers like the first one posted. \n\nIf Christians quoted the Bible only when asked specific questions relating to the scripture rather than recycling quotes to suit their opinions and degrade other people, I'm quite sure there'd be less friction in this category.
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I think most people ask questions with a sincere desire to find answers to their unresolved problems.  Some ask to be reassured, some to ridicule and some have a preconceived viewpoint and want to be vindicated.  Those people do not consider another point of view and are rather insulting to those who have a different belief.
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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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Why do people ask such generalized questions that are hate mongering?
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I Have Said The Very Same Thing Countless Of Times!... Questions & Answers Addressed  To Christians Are Mocked, Degraded, Disrespected Purposely By NON BELIEVERS!.....Most Non Believers Come On This Site Just To Be Rude & Disrespectful!........I'm Glad Other's Are Beginning To Be Aware Of This Treachery Towards Religious/Spiritual People!...........Thank You!
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I think this is an overgeneralization, but I see where you're coming from.  And the people who respond that bashing doesn't exist and that Christians are just "spreading the gospel" are dead wrong.  Although Christians may not be declaring a "holy war" there are other more subtle ways of bashing- such as racial profiling, racism (towards arab/middle eastern/ muslims).\n\nJews have been persecuted and victimised for centuries.  I think they probably can fully understand the ramifications of doing so, therefore they refrain?  Jews have suffered so muc, perhaps they don't want to cause suffering to other groups like they have put up with in the past, or perhaps they know it solves nothing, or perhaps they want to remain neutral to avoid making themselves targets.
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They don't.  They harm the cause of Christ by making people equate Christianity with hate.  I'm certain that one way or another those people are going to have to answer for their hatred.\n\nAs a Christian I apologize for the existence of sites and attitudes like that.
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Hmm... I'm not sure under which category you fall, but you're only partially right.  Often those who *don't* force their beliefs on others are classified under the few who stand out as the overbearing fundamentalist Christians who take no time for another person's beliefs or understandings.  Those who turn to an atheist and openly say "You're going to Hell" are misguided, cruel, and closeminded about the possibility that he or she may not be 100% right about their perception of the world.  The other Christians who don't lash out follow a better guideline -- educate others about your faith and defend it, but don't waste time arguing that their thoughts have no merit, even if they don't believe in God.  One person will not listen to another if either have no intention of gaining knowledge in their discussion.  It's a pointless argument that many Christians sadly utilize.\n\nSo for those Christians who truly don't force their opinions on anyone, the reason they aren't liked is because of a generalization.  A non-Christian looks at all the fanatics shoving ideas down their throat, and in a flash accuses all Christians of being so.  It's a sad truth.
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lol, same is for the flip-side. But would you choose a genuine answer that bashed you in for being a christian but had great facts supporting it. I doubt it. If you did, kudos to you, but many people aren't that way. After all everyone agrees with their own beliefs. If that weren't true you wouldn't be bothered by people who bashed Christians on such questions.\n\nGet my drift?
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bolter_70002 you should be ashamed of your self using Hilter as a comparision to Christians is just plain ignorant.  Please show some respect for those who have faith.  As far as the question goes, people are flawed, some people like to pretend to be christians so that can have a reason to be hatefull, that is not christian though.  I will make the statement maybe others don't want to if you are racist or belive yourself to be above other human beings than you are no christian just a wolve in sheeps clothing, being a follower of Christ is about being humble, and leaving a life of servitude, Christ said what you do for the least of those you do unto ME.  Which is pretty clear, you hate on someone you hate on Christ, and that is a bad place to be, Christians who are not continualy striving to be all that Christ has called them to be are not the kind of Christians I want to be associated with.  Please understand we all fall short of Gods glory but the wise man asks Christ to help him up.
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I've been told I was upset.  For me it's not being upset, it's having questions.  Since Christians are the majority here it makes no sense for one to ask many questions about other religions as they would just get scrolled over.  Even questions about Christianity that require actual knowledge or thought get scrolled over, so most questions end up being either funny or blatant attacks.  It seems that is the only way to get heard.
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People like answers, not questions.  Answers make sense of something unstable and bring order to that instability.  If you question something, you are doing so for your own sake, but at the same time you are necessarily (though probably not intentionally) challenging someone else's sense of stability/security (since that other person would see no reason for his/her belief system to be questioned).  You're not meaning to hurt anybody else, but it's just that too many people cannot easily face a disturbance to their beliefs; they view the one who asks the question as the problem.
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Those words are not of God and not of Christ. A Christian who says those things is not acting as a Christian should. These are deceptions of the devil and are based on hatred.\n\nYou, I see from many of your posts, are grappling with these questions. But you post them as if they were insults or jokes. I see through that. You are partly consumed by a temptation to persecute Christians. You are partly ruled by this and have no control over it. And it bothers you. But your resolution is a false one, in that you believe Christians are at the root of this lack of inner control. It feeds the flames and you relinquish more self-mastery as time passes.\n\nThe proof is that at this moment you are probably saying this is stupid and you will try to ignore it. Ignorance is your tool to continue the persecution. As long as you refuse to understand what Christianity teaches then you can continue to mock it with half-sincere questions based out of your inner conflicts.\n\nIt is not Christians you have a problem with. It is yourself. But go ahead and scoff and continue on in the path of slavery to your emotions.
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What is ridiculously funny on Yahoo Q & A is any type of abuse from Christians.Not only do they never have there facts right but make such idiots of themselves in the process:)
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Christians have always labeled people with different ideas and beliefs as pagan, savages, etc. etc.\n\nMany Christians have an honest desire to help people, but most just can't accept that they might be wrong. They think people who don't go along with the Christian movement deserve to burn in hell.
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Why do hypocrites ask questions such as these?  Do you not realize that by acting in this manner, you  are turning people from Christ?