Why do other Christians besides Catholics become offended and amazed when?
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Yes I agree. You can be a Catholic as well as being a Christian.I believe in God and I am Catholic and Christian
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There is a lot of bigotry out there. If people admitted that the Catholic church was the source of the protestant denominations, they'd be acknowledging that perhaps the bigotry they hold onto in their heart is not entirely justifiable.
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i think it's because some people find it offensive to religions that don't believe in Jesus.
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Personally, if I were Catholic, (which I'm not, but I do love some who are) I would be insulted at what the Catholic Church clearly sees as my idiocy that I can't read a simple book without being currupted and the implication I can't distinguish fact from fiction.
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Oh those silly christians..they act like they are so self rightous..Jewish and muslims families have strong family ties.. more so than christians
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Because most of the Christians in North America are absolutely convinced that everyone else should be Christian to and will do anything to have it happen.\n\nBelieve me, I know how you feel. I think it's extremely rude.
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Islam and Muslims are not particular to this kind of reaction and behavior.\nThere are intolerant Jews, Christians, Hindus, in fact in every religion you would find some intolerant people when their religion is attacked by inconsiderate and vile people.\nSome Muslims are easily offended when Western Christians use crude words like Muzzy, attack Allah out of Ignorance,thinking that Allah is a person and especially when such uneducated persons attack the sacred personage  of Prophet Muhammad ( Peace be upon him) and his wife Aisha ( Peace be upon her).\nWhat would amaze you also is that Muslims are equally incensed if Jesus, Moses, Abraham and the Prophets of God ( peace be upon them all) are wantonly attacked by vile and wicked people.\nIt is but natural to defend their belief.\nMuslims do not find pleasure in attacking the God (s) and Prophets (peace be upon them) and religions of other people and civilization.\nThis is what make Muslims so distinct and more civilized than other people\nPeace be upon him who accept true Guidance.
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Not every Christian is like that.\n\nSome people put on a show for others to hide behind what's really going on in their lives, or maybe they are embarassed that they are not as "spiritually tuned in" as others.  Other times they are disappointed in themselves for not growing in their faith like others, so they adapt that cliched way of thinking, "If I act like them I'll be just like them."  \n\nOther people are overwhelmed by the temptation in their lives and don't know how to deal with it and don't know how to get help (goes back to the "putting on the show" suggestion).\n\nAs with anything that you grow in, so it is with Christianity.  You grow in your faith.  You can make leaps and bounds or you can tip-toe your way on the journey.  Some people don't move at all.\n\nDon't let the spiritual immaturity of some Christians represent that of all Christians.  All Christians are not the same (scroll through the various dogma and denomination Q&As).\n\nGod Bless You- I'm sorry if you've had any hypocritical encounters.\n-CD\n<><
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Because not all Christians are like you. Have you read some of the questions and answers that your fellow Christians have given on this site? The small minded insults that get tossed at people who don't follow Christ are amazing..and horrible. It is people like that, who unfortunately come to represent the Christian group because they are the loudest, that make the whole concept of organized religion unsavory to me. \n\nThere is no doubt in my mind that there are good people within that faith. But there are also lots of loud horrible ones who keep coming back time and time again with their hate. Until that subsides, I don't think I could ever see Christianity as a truly 'peaceful' religion.
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Because they have not seen Christ and his actions; people are influenced by showing more than by telling. But do not worry, those you call "ignorant people" will decrease; Second Christ is coming.
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You know I was thinking the same thing a couple weeks ago. My father is Catholic and he disagrees with just about every other religion. I told him that he better be careful or else he may look pretty stupid if he dies and god turns out to be Alluh. I try to keep an open mind about religion, I mean they were all made by humans and humans make mistakes. So I would be shocked a little, but not completely surprised.
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Are you talking about Catholics and the new pope or all Christians?\n\nI think its probably cuz people are ignorant. And I personally am starting to get very annoyed with peoples stupid and ignorant comments.
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It's not just Muslims they react to this way, it's any religion that is not like theirs. Christians beleive their religion is the only one that counts, the only true way, and they respond with hatred and violence towards what they don't understand, because what they don't understand scares them...think of them like a scared animal that has been cornered. Oh, and when so called Christians are responding to what they don't understand with hatred and violence, what kind of message do they think they are sending out to others? What kind of religion condones hatred and violence? And where does it say in the Bible that it is ok to hurt other people just because their beleifs are different than your own? This is especially true of them in the south, the bible belt, where they have no tolerance of other religions that is not the same as their own! If you think they hate muslims, you should see how they react to Wiccans!!!!\nAnd for FORETRNITY: Don't you remember when Christians spread their religion at the point of a sword and tried to stamp out all other religions? And if you have any doubts about the way Christians judge and condemn others, just bring it up and ask them what they think about other religions...ANY other religion, and you will get more than you bargained for...they'll give you a sermon on why theirs is the only true way, and why they beleive everyone who is not Christian is going to HELL.
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I asked a similar question a few weeks ago.\nI think that the answer is that they've forgotten that being a Christian means to be Christ-like.  The only people Jesus ever got angry with were the moneychangers who were in the temple.  (Look out all ye preachers who get rich off of your parishioners...televangelists better take cover...)\nWhat I learned (in Catholic school, believe it or not) is that we are not to hit people in the head with our religion, but to live a good and happy life, b ased on the teachings of Jesus, and just show people by example how great it is to be a Christian.  \nJesus never said to get angry with those who  disagree with you, or with whom you disagree; He said, "Love your neighbor  as yourself".\n\nRight on, Rainchaser77!!!!
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Because not all Christians are wise people and allow themselves to be tickled easily.\nChristians that actually read and are spiritually involved are offended less easy and often simply don't reply.\nTo many people claim their Cristian without even having a clue of what they believe in.
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What I've learned is that many people  expect Christians to BE JESUS,  who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we wouldn't have to. I agree that Christians are perceived as weak.  Even at my church,  people try to push me around, bully me,  snap at me,  gossip about me,  etc.   I'm expected to "turn the other cheek" for another slap.  When I stand up for myself,  they are shocked.  When I defend someone who I see is not being treated with compassion, I am criticized.  That's where the strength comes in - continuing to do what is right under adverse circumstances.  What Christians need to do is show the strength through actions,  no matter what the consequence.  \n\nDo you mean that they perceive Christian faith as a weakness in itself,  that living worldly makes a person stronger?  If so,  walking the Christian path is ridden with battles between us and non-believers.  It's part of the chosen path and can be very frustrating. Our peace comes when we know we've done the right thing under trying circumstances. What others' think is hurtful at times.  Yes,  they try to wear us down to believe as they do.  What's most important and that GOD sees our strength (through our actions) that we receive through HIM.  \n\nAs strong as we are as "sheep among wolves",  we are not superior to the wolves.  God loves them as much as He does the sheep.  We must continue to be as understanding and compassionate of them as possible without allowing ourselves to be abused.  This is also part of the path we chose - to love as God loves (to the best of our human ability) - very challenging,  at times.
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No. Christians just need to display the tolerance they are supposed to have. And if they get offended by a question then they should avail themselves of the opportunity to not answer and find one they like better.