A question for Christians?
920521
We know that Satan is a very powerful being and has the power to work miracles as well. A good description of Satan is found in Ezekiel Ch.28 V13-19. Satan certainly has the power to promote thought suggestions in the Christian and this is why the Apostle Paul talks about Satan in Ephesians where he states that "we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ch.6 V12) He has the power to influence our thinking if we let him. Some people greatly underestimate him as his attacks against Christians are relentless and during the tribulation he will give power to a statue and cause it to speak and the people will hail him as God. In the Book of Job he caused a great wind and made fire to rain down from heaven which killed Jobs' family. Our weapons against him are outlined in the 6th chapter of Ephesians.
90113
The biggest difficulty and challenge that I have had has come not from within, but from the outside world.  I believe that we should all respect one another's beliefs and that our journey with God is a personal one, so naturally, I am continually disappointed with the attitudes and behaviors that I see displayed in the name of God every day.  I am also constantly barraged with, "Christians do this and Christians do that and WHY, WHY, WHY?!" and I don't have an answer except to say that they are not true Christians as Christ intended.  \n\nBut, I'm tired of standing up for why I believe what I believe when it's no one's business but mine and God's.  People think it's wrong to stereotype a person by race or nationality, but perfectly okay to do so by spiritual beliefs and I think that should come to a stop.
397719
Thank you, beautifully said. \n\n'Why do you point out the piece of dust in your brother's eye when you have not removed the bit of wood in your own'\n\nPeople who claim to be following Christ and then self righteously point out sins in their brothers and sisters are commiting an even bigger sin than what they are pointing out. They are 'wolves in sheep's clothing.' The ONLY, ONLY 'bit of wood' (sin) that we are supposed to be pointing out is our own. 'Why do you say 'Lord, Lord' and then not DO as I say?'\n\nIt is the sinful nature that does this, and is a sign that a person is NOT what they claim to be. When we die to the sinful nature, with Christ on the cross by being reborn again from above, we stop acting from it; we produce good fruit. A person who does this is NOT following Christ but following the sinful nature, which is ruled by 'satan' and is antiChrist.\n\nAstonishing isn't it? The hypocrites claiming to love God.
325032
I agree with you completely.\nI do not overrule Christ in my life.\nI consider myself a Christian and try to spread the Gospel whenever I can.\nI'm working on a project with my friend to help Christians in need in other countries and to pray for those who are doing the horrible things to those Christians.\nBut yeah, I want to know why people don't try to see and how they exactly think man-kind came to be without God.\nThis confuses me.
53411
My impression from the Christians on this site (myself included) is that we are trying to at least clear up the confusion about Christianity and the Bible, but whether or not anyone is interested I can't say. \n\n My personal feeling is that if you're going to reject something, say Christ, you should at least know about what you're rejecting.  Some people do understand and reject what the Bible says, but most don't understand at all and have all kinds of pre-conceived notions that they've learned from the culture at large.
92375
To answer a question with a question:\nIf Christianity is a religion of peace, then why have so many Christian American soldiers contributed to the death of over 30,000 Iraqi civilians?\n\nPlease don't be offended.  But it seems a fair question.
717831
Are you a christian? just wondering here is my email if you wan to email something aright.
336190
As followers of Christ, we are commanded to carry the Gospel to the entire world. We are just doing as commanded.\nWe can't help it if some are offended.\nWe are only 'pushing' it on those who choose to read the religion/spirituality forum.\n\nIts like, if I leave my Bible on the table and another picks it up and reads it, am I pushing my beliefs on him? \nThere are lots of other books to read on my table, so why pick up the Bible and then complain?\nI have to think that those who read this forum are looking for answers.
510928
i'm a christian.\nyeah i agree to what u wrote.\nbut what is ur quetion?\n???
127555
No but some christians do have the bible so far up there ass that they can see anything else. I am a christian but I do not believe in pushing my beliefs on someone else or got all irate about how someone else believes or acts. I am only responsible for myself and can only make decisions for myself.
560222
Unfortunately, the majority of people in this forum who question the Christian faith design their "questions" to be extremely inflammatory - they're looking for the reaction, to offend; not for a reasonable dialogue. Not everyone excells at letting such things roll off their back.\n\naddition: see some of the above responses to your question to see what I mean
416260
Hello SummersNite.. :)\n\nNo..Because I am a Christian does not make better than you or anyone else..\n\nI am a born again child of the Most High God..I live my life each and everyday, to try and help those in need..and not judge others because they have different beliefs than mine..I have no right to find any fault in others..neither do I ever think of finding faults in anyone..for when you are serving the Lord, with all of your heart..you only see others with Love.. :)\n\nI do pray for EVERYONE with whom I come in contact with, be it here or where every I go.. :)\n\nThere is not one person I cannot honestly say, I do not Love with all of my heart..when someone is hurting I hurt..when someone condemns me, it does not stop me from Loving them..because I cannot change how they feel, they have the right not to like me..as I have the right to Love them unconditionaly.. :)\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
861052
This is a very good question.\n\nGods answers are found in the Bible.\n\nThe reason why Christians ask questions and I include myself in this is to get counsel and feedback, yahoo answers should never take the place of God, Jesus or the Holy spirit nor should it every be a substitute for Bible reading and prayer time. One thing holds true we all need to be encouraged and I have learned a lot about God and myself from answering and posting questions.
426264
This seems to be typical again. You are asking a question about a specific topic about the Christian believe but you want to shut up the very people involved in this believe to shed some light on this. That shows me that you are not really searching for the truth but just want people to tickle your itching ears to speak out against Christianity in order to quiet your conscience.\nIf Christians would ask a question and mention that non-Christians are not to be involved in the discussion, they immediately would be called names and bashed and perceived as biased, close minded and hateful, wanting to brain wash people and shut down free speech.\nYou can see this over and over in these question/answer situations, really eye opening!\nI am not attacking you with this, just in case some people start wondering again, just uncovering some truth and exercising free speech. Have a nice day ;) May the Holy Spirit bring you some enlightenment in this matter...
669254
Hmmm... I am a Christian, but I never really thought about this, you got me thinking and I'm looking forward to getting the answer.
661797
No, I really don't know what you mean...are you referring to Christians or who? I have no idea, otherwise I would do my best to properly respond to your query.
215027
Ohh this is a great question!  \n\nBet not too many more people will answer it though as they are too closed minded to even bother looking.  Not to mention all of the judgemental christians will turn their noses up at you for being the wh*re of babble on.\n\nI am into the life-style too though, so you have a buddy.