From the Christian perspective, what questions are acceptable about their religious beliefs...?
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Lots of things are acceptable.  Go to the library and get a book by Metzger on North American Denominations(Religions)\n\nAre you really interested in Christianity or are you more interested in human hypocrasy.  I think you like stirring the pot,  don't you.
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1. This question is posted many times every day.\n\n2. I realize that no one reads this when I just link to it, so here is my response to a previous version of this question:\n\nI believe that I have been nothing but courteous to the people of faith here. I openly deny their belief-system. They openly deny mine. That's fine. We have, however, engaged in some very respectful debate, much to the benefit (I hope) of both sides. I know that my beliefs have not changed, but my preconceptions about young-Earth Christians have been shattered by some of the people I have found here. I think that they are wrong, but I am thrilled to have the opportunity to debate with them without resorting to name-calling or rudeness.\n\nGranted, this requires an openness on both our parts. I think that their faith is "wrong." They think that my lack of faith is "wrong." This is where most people get hung up and debate can go no further. If someone disagreeing with you is "offensive," you're stuck. Once you accept this disagreement, you are quite free to exchange ideas. This is what I have found here (for the most part.)\n\nAs for why I spend so much time in the religion and spirituality forum, I see faith as playing a huge role in the lives of everyone in the world, be they moderate Muslims, fundamentalist Christians, Pagans, or Atheists like myself.\n\nIn my supposedly free country I see gays discriminated against due to faith. People who would never think of using the N-word openly hate and criticize homosexuals for what they are, not who they are. \n\nI see medical advances that could help millions of people stymied by arguments that have their basis in faith. Stem cell research could potentially ease the suffering of billions around the globe, but people of faith stand in the way.\n\nWe are currently involved in what may or may not be a holy war. This is an issue of faith.\n\nOur current government supports "faith-based initiatives" in what may be a breach of The Constitution itself.\n\nI know that faith helps people sleep at night. This doesn't undo the tremendous amount of suffering it has inflicted at every turn of history. \n\nI see faith as a problem, and would like to encourage people to put aside their myths and embrace reason. However, I realize that this is futile. As Jonathan Swift said, "It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into."\n\nThat said, I think that Yahoo Answers provides a wonderful opportunity to try to see where other people are coming from. I disagree with the Christians (and Muslims and Pagans...), but I think it is very important for me to try to understand them. I would hope that they will try to understand me. Once we find some common ground and some mutual respect, we can truly start to talk about things.\n\nI hate the name-calling. The largest problem I have with religion is that it is divisive. I feel that this is the most important aspect of faith that needs to be removed from the equation. Name-calling is also divisive and does not fit into my attempts to act reasonably.\n\nI feel that I deny, but do not scoff. I embrace and enjoy open debate. I think that the things discussed here are important. I'd like to think that some of the things I have to say are pertinent. \n\nIf you want a place for only Christians (for example) to exchange ideas, there are plenty of places on the web for that. However, I think that this exclusion of other mindsets and worldviews does a disservice to those who would seek such a closed system.\n\nThat's why, as an atheist, I show up on the religion thread.
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First allow me to say that I am a Christian Pastor.\nAlso that I agree that we, as Christians have a lot of work to do when it comes to living up to the expectations of our own religion.\nOne of the first things that I learned was sometimes the best thing to do is agree to disagree.\nMay God Bless.
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As long as they are not insulting any other religion, and respecting that other people already may have their own beliefs i think its fine.\n\nAlso they can't be too pushy. I don't like someone elses beliefs being rammed down my throat.
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<----spiritual atheist.  \n\nI would not pay any heed to such questions. Atheism the philosophy gets its fair share of "attacks" too.  They are just words.  Your emotional/mental well-being is far more important than allowing yourself to get upset at questions that are more than likely asked by teenagers who do not know what atheism really is about but say they are atheist.\n\nI do agree that attacks on ANY religion or ANY philosophy is immature if one is seeking knowledge and wisdom.  I appreciate your not wanting to point out the flaws of atheism and catholicism, but why did you say catholicism is flawed if you did not like being told that christianity is flawed?  Goes both ways.
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Here goes...\n\nAtheists along with many modern beliefs are very open and inviting and accept all with any belief you have or want to have. Hmmm that sounds an awful lot like that wide gate aye? \n\nChristians know that Christ is the only way. And that you must surrender all to enter this narrow gate.\n\nHere we have two very different world views. But both have their very own belief. Christians share their belief with others. Atheists share their belief with others. The Atheistic belief that there is no God is non threatening so its okay to share. The Christian belief convicts and demands a response. Unbelievers dont like to hear that someone else believes that they will spend an eternity of absence of God (hell) if they dont serve Christ. Christians dont like the idea of spending eternity rotting in a grave.\nBoth are somewhat offensive outcomes to the one who doesnt believe.\n\nDont they have a right to be intolerant? I mean after all we are going to be in a wonderful place for eternity. And they think that they are going to rot in a wooden box 6 feet under. And we are trying to tell them that it is actually worse than that....\n\n**** Oh and btw.... About statistics, they left out how only about only 14% of Christians say they believe in Jesus' deity, the trinity, the bible... and other things very important to the Christian walk.
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I hope you are not apologizing for being a Christian.  That is what your "question" sounds like.  No need for that.  If, on the other hand, you are saying that you are apologizing in Christian manner, I accept.  God Bless.  It does take great restraint to keep from answering in kind with some of the yahoos who get on this page.
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Why do you ask such a question? Anyway, born and raised a christian. I know I'm answering your question, but tell me this, would that matter to you, if you met a decent, respectful person of a religion different from your own?
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What do you expect from a Christian?\nSurely not honesty or integrity.
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Dont ask qestions that throw Christianity in a bad light or say bad things about George Bush( either of them)\n\nIf the ever loving Xtrians dont get you then the YAHstasi will.
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I am a Christian.  While I won't comment on what any one member said, I can say what I believe regarding homosexuality and religion.\nEven though i'm heterosexual, I support homosexuals.  Love is a gift from God, and it should be nurtured and cherished whether it's between two men, two women, or a man and a woman. I believe that God is unconditionally loving and, even if He/She is not, then that judging should be left to God.  Christians believe in one of God's two GREATEST commandments(as taught by Jesus in the book of Matthew) "Love your neighbors as you would yourself" - our purpose on earth is to love, accept and learn from those around us, leave the judging to God.\nBesides, religious beliefs should not infringe on the lifestyles of others.  Religious beliefs are personal and, if they can't be tactfully and respectfully discussed, then they should also remain private.
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There is nothing wrong with the question, in my opinion, but I have also been censored by Yahoo.\n\nMy questions had to do with another religion.  There was really no reason behind my question except that I was angry at recent news of more fatalities in Iraq and asked a stupid question.\n\nNobody here is going to be able to answer your question though, so maybe it was just a waste of time to ask.  If your point is you don't  believe in the Bible or God or Mary or anything having to do with Christianity then you made your point.
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Unless it was somehow an inappropriate question, I'd be honored!  Apparently he respects your opinion on the topic, or he wants to get a feeling for laity opinion on something.\n\nI'd respect him for asking, for getting input on parish life (if it was about church), and not pretending to know everything.  It's important to see them as normal human beings.\n\nThere is another possibility, that he is gently pointing out something he wants you to think on, by kindly putting it in that form, and not necessarily that he needs advice, (esp. if it's a matter of moral teaching of the church).
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"Are you saying you can choose what you like from the bible and disregard what you don't like."\n\nThat is the basis of Christianity.
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They wouldn't ask if they thought things were a-okay.  Asking doesn't validate the behavior, but liberal answers, not based on Scripture say - oh hey be who you are, no worries.  they buy into.  but it isn't like that, as i wrote on your last question.
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I think it's a matter of choice.  We Christians choose to turn any question and give an answer that will somehow reflect our belief in Christ.  Your choice is to read the answers and decide whether or not you like the answer.  What you choose will not offend us; but we believe that every action that every single person in this world makes, is written in a big book in Heaven.  And we want to make every opportunity count by telling people about God in one way/shape/form or another.  If you want to be preached at, go to church.  We are simply giving our God and Bible based opinions.
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Christian: Well...um, because it's all in the bible!\n\nGod: That's one religious book.  There are a lot of them, all with contradictory information (sometimes, in the same book).  Why did you pick the bible to believe in?\n\nChristian: Uh...well, because it says in the bible that it's the word of God!\n\nGod: And the other books don't say the same thing?\n\nChristian: Well...um...\n\nGod:  You never even bothered to READ the other books, did you?\n\nChristian: Um...\n\nGod: Did you even bother to read the BIBLE?  Did you ever bother to figure out what it was you actually said you believed, or did you just say, "I'm a Christian" and "I believe in the bible" because that's what your parents told you to say?\n\nChristian: Um...\n\nGod: Or was it the heaven and hell bit?  Did you just say that you were a Christian and that you believed in the bible because you were scared witless of going to hell and you really really wanted to get into heaven?  Nevermind being a good person for its own sake; you people have to be threatened and bribed like little kids...\n\nChristian: Um...so does this mean I don't get into heaven?\n\nGod: (sigh)