Why do Christians try to defend anything?
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Lol hey you back. Missed ya :-P
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The Bible nor Christianity advocates hurting anyone. It is the people that hurt others. \nPeople make mistakes and people are sometimes hateful without thinking of others and their feelings but noone should b mad at GOD for what people do. \nWe just need to learn to love as Christ did. He loved the person but not the sin and when someone did sin He did not walk up and condemn them to hell he humbly pointed out their wrong ( usually by asking them a question that caused them to stop and think ).
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surely it is fear that they themselves are not on the right path and will go to hell;by condeming others for wrongdoing they reinforce the idea that they are right\nthe christian message is basically a message of love and an obsession with rules is condemned by the church as legalism
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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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This is one of those standard retorts that drives a stake through the hearts of bleedin' heart christians and their rabid war-mongering associates even.\nIt's a stumper for some, an opportunity for trotting out the prepared church answer for others.\nI am not one of either of these, thank the Dog!
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The defense of the Christian faith using logic and reason. Most people don't know you can prove the claims of the Bible beyond a reasonable doubt. For example, the resurrection of Christ is a provable fact of history.
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Because some Christians are judgemental and hypocritical and condemning and try to discount people who claim they are Christians in an effort to make themselves look better when all they are really doing is making Christians look like nut jobs.
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To scare them.  Christians are punks
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It is just the enemy trying to get you away from our Savior.  As soon as you become a Christian you will be spiritually attacked in so many ways.  Stay strong and put on the armor of God.
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Because, everyone thinks they are right and everyone else is wrong. Therefore the fighting is simply an act of human nature. It is difficult because some religions may prohibit people to believe in other religions, therefore resulting in what like the Spaniards did, making everyone Christian. We must fight, although we must also respect and love our enemies.
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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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I agree that Christians are too quick to condemn and judge. However, you should not be surprised - the Bible describes itself in similar terms. For example:\n\n"For The Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight." (Hebrews 4:12-13).\n\nThere are other passages that talk about other aspects in terms of weapons (e.g. the "Sword of the Spirit").  Although I disagree with how Christians condemn a lot of the time, it cannot be denied that the Bible talks of itself and other elements of faith as a weapon in certain passages.
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Those who attack someone for their religion are sick people, they lack the understanding of human being and the reason of them being in the universe.\nLet us assume that someone is not Christian and he doesn't like anything but his religion, if he even try to learn about Christianity it will be to find some mistakes in the religion just to prove his idea or belief.\nIf that person read the bible just because he want to learn, and to know what is it exactly, he will likely understand why Christians believe in some things, he will accept the facts that they have without turning the table on them.\nI have seen so many people who are against other religions because they did not like what the practitioners are doing.so they try to prove for everyone that this religion and the followers are stupid.\nThis is wrong, we have to work with each other to bring peace in this world, without fighting.
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People that hate God or are indifferent about God, have the devil leading their every move, whether they know it or not.   and, they hate us so much that they see us as a threat. I think t is because on some level, down way deep, they KNOW, but just dont want to be a part of the Christian lifestyle, etc.   Too much to give up, etc.    they can mock us and mock God, and just say the most horrible things, yet accuse Christians of being intoleratent. The amazing part is this..... WE stil love them, the true Christians, and we forgive them just as God does, and we pray for them to be saved before its too late.   They can laugh , joke and enjoy life at the expense of others, but they will not be mocking anyone when Jesus comes. Instead of resenting them, we must just love them and keep praying, tht before its too late, they will let God into their hearts to change them and save them.   It is so sad how they feel the need to take over this Christian site. Many Christians say they will no longer come here because of it.   But,  thats not how I feel.   Jesus was tortured, beaten and killed for His beliefs and all He stood for.   They think they killed Him that day but Jesus said no man could take his life, He just gladly gave it up for us.  And here people hate him, and mock Him. Wasnt his dying enough. I feel everytime we sin we are driving in another nail, that still hurts Jesus.  But, thru it all Jesus kept telling the truth and loving people. He didnt quit.   Even as he died, He said FORGIVE THEM THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY  DO>   How can anyone reject that kind of love. True agape love.   Incredible.   It comes from no other source.   \nJesus kept standing up for the truth, and we are too, and never to apologize for it.  Never to fear telling it. Jesus gives us a spirit of hope, not a spirit of fear.   He tells us to come boldly before His throne. He never says tiptoe....   He tells us simply to go tell the world, and let Him do the convicting. He doesnt say do it if its easy... no. never.    Today so many seeker friendly churches wont take stands on sin as to never offend anyone in that particular position. Cant talk against abortion in case someone here has had one, etc.   Did Jesus preach this way. No, He taught in love, but taught truth boldly, and said repent, and turn from it and sin no more. Thru it all He loved them and keep on preaching truth. thats our calling.  we cant make execuses and say but no one listens, or its too tough.   You either follow what God says or you dont.    I for one choose to follow Jesus all the way, into total obedience to Him, by staying in the Spirit, by claiming His promises, (not just claiming prosperity and such).. but truly claiming His promises, praying and expecting results.   To keep unity in truth and of the faith, and telling this message to any that can hear it, and whether they accept it or not, is only their choice.   Come on Christians, lets not turn over this site to those who arent of God.   Lets take a stand and fight for what it His and do it in love, because we  do love these people, and if only one hears it, amen.   When one is saved, the angels sing. \nGet a Bible, start studying and praying and  finding the unconditional love you always wanted.   Its worth all you can put into it. and do it soon, becasuse JESUS IS COMING SOON.
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Why are you only attacking Christians? It’s the same in all religions, they like to control you…
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Jesus is the ultimate authority.  It is human to challenge authority.  Many attempt to argue with Christians simply as a way to deny Christ's authority in their own lives.  They reason that if they can win an argument with a Christian, any Christian, then Christ has no authority.  It's sad really.  Obviously they are experiencing a need to believe which they are struggling with.  If they were truly certain that as nonbelievers they were right they wouldn't need to try to prove it all the time.  Let them be.  Tell them you love them anyway and move on.  I don't remember anywhere in the Bible that Jesus spent a lot of time arguing with anyone trying to convince them of his authority.  He showed his authority by being above the argument.  Of course, they crucified him for it.  I like to think if Jesus stumbled into a chat room it might go something like this:\nSinner:  I don't believe in Jesus\nJesus:  You have pain.  Let me help you.\nSinner: There can't be a God because all the evil.\nJesus:  Let me wash your feet.\nSinner: I hate you.\nJesus:  I love you.  Send me an email if you want to talk.  I'll be there.  Bye.\nSinner:  Wait!  I want to argue with you!\nMessage: (Jesus has signed out of the chatroom)
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I LOVE to stand up for Christ.\n\nOne person may not read or understand or WANT  the love of our God---but there are those who DO want an understanding of GOD, and how incredibly MUCH He loves us.\n\nHe accepts us as we are--\nno proving ANYthing to ANYbody--especially the ones who put down Christ. \n I have it in me to fight back with fight of good faith and words, to those who fight AGAINST the reason and purpose for God.