why are some of the most unchristlike people I know.. christians???
970993
I know, and that saddens me.\n\nI think the reason why some 'Christians' act so rude is because they think they have the right to act that way... ya know, 'cause they have 'God on their side,' or whatever.\n\nI try to be open-minded about every religion, but because of how I've seen many Christians behave, I tense up a bit whenever someone tells me that they are a Christian.
864803
because it is tough being a REAL christian..and often unpopular and no one wants to deal with that, especially in this "party and have a good time" age.\n\n\n\nand no i am not judging anyone. i definitely have my faults.
416669
Great question...these people who blame aren't rational Christians and their understanding of the relationship between God and man is far below what yours is...why?  Maybe they haven't read the Bible as many "Christians" haven't.  Maybe they are hateful...Jesus himself said that we need to question things those who claim to come in his name tell us...that there are "antiChrists" all over the place and I'm sure he wasn't talking about 666, Damion and a big horned red devil, he was talking about people who use his name to convince people to do what he never told us to do...he also said a lot of people will be surprised at their Judgement because they think they are doing what God wants but they are just doing their own thing...
581118
Very good question. \nbeing that christians are taught to be kind and accepting of everyone. The messages does not always get through. It's kinda funny to hear christians rant and rave and act very unchristian like.
519629
We have all done things we aren't too proud of.  But not all  people live like that.  Some people put on the christian title without much care at all.  I am not saying you have to be perfect to be a christian but some people really don't care about how they represent.  Some people, some churches, some 'live' in darkness, some blend but some don't.  Watch out for us.
317587
Christians are not goody-goody two shoes or holier than thou. They are sinners. Just like everyone else. Why is that so hard to understand? As long as we dwell in this flesh body we fall short.
1003420
There are nice people in every religion, be it muslim, hindu, catholic, Jehovah's witness. If they were nasty and snotty, their religion wouldn't look appealing to anyone else. Be strong in your faith. As a Christian, I have also looked at other religions wondering if mine is right. But Christianity is the only faith where God gave his only son to die in our place so we could have a choice either to die or live eternally. That's what keeps me right where I am. Don't let the "niceness" of other religions keep you from standing firm for your beliefs. Niceness doesn't hold a candle to the love of God.
205797
all christians are "bad" because we are all sinners. But God loves and forgives us. There should be no judgement among christians.
1061402
Atheists are wonderful people. Most Christians seem to like me.( As far as I know.) Some Christians are real dickholes but I would put feelings aside and help anyone in need. Some Christians are very nonjudgmental. You will find good and bad in all people and races. I know Islamic people that are appalled with terrorism. I abuse everyone equally. People that know me  in person know I'm harmless.Sometimes people don't get my humor on answers. Thank you for the thoughtful question.
377016
I'm a Christian, but many times I think if I wasn't I'd be so turned off by how some other Christians behave/act/talk.  In the name of Christ, they do some really outrageous stuff or twist the scriptures to fit their own agenda. Or act SO radically ridiculous  that it is a total turnoff to those who maybe are seeking. It's only a small handful of people, mind you, but those few can really spoil it for those that are genuinely trying to walk day to day and show God's love in every circumstance.  I consider myself a radical Christian, but mellowed by age, and a general sense of not wanting to turn off and offend every person I meet!
552451
I believe it is human nature to assume that someone who defies what you believe in, doesn't know what they're talking about. That doesn't make this assumption true however. I am a Christian and I know there are many people out there that are well versed in Christianity, even if they do not share the belief. Some of them probably even know more about it than I do. I know about other religions as well. I think it is important to know about and the different faiths and non-faiths of the world.
1090010
yah....It pisses me off because alot of "christistians" are full of sh*t. They talk about god and preach this and that, then they live and act the complete opposite. It makes it feel like any kind of christianity is really bull sh*t, like everything else in this world. Maybe it is.
234091
because certain christians think that they are the "chosen ones" and they have a right to do whatever they please because god will forgive them.\n\nha! i say they are the biggest hypocrites of them all!
604874
Yes it does sound like christians are shooting themselves in the foot. its quite amusing. I also think that on some subconciese level that the guilt fear and shame inside them darkens thier hearts until they are unaware they are doing anything wrong or believing anything wrong/.;
484900
Bingo!!!!! You I would guess are a true Christian, or at least understand how one should live. We all need to take an attitude check once in a while.\n\n I am a pastor and I tell you, usually the ones who treat people like that mean well they just are a little over zealous and forget we are to tell this in love, watch our attitudes, motives, and language.
838138
Well you're not being entirely honest here are you.  First off, you commit the same generalizing you accuse others of.  Secondly, not everyone or most everyone for that matter is mocking Christianity, they are mocking those Christians who are anything but Christian.  You need to understand that many, not all, people here who claim to be Christian do not in any way shape or form practise Christian humility, compassion, or Christ like living.  Sad but true and to those hypocrites I say I will mock you for your Christian of convenience stance.   Again many Christians here, do nothing but proclaim their faith as the only true faith, they proclaim anyone Else's faith is evil, they proclaim that God hates certain people.  They do all this and then wonder why others may look upon them with ridicule or even contempt.\n\nBottom line, if you show people nothing but contempt, hatred and vilification, you certainly shouldn't  expect anything else but the same in return.  I know you probably did not want to hear this but it is true.\n\nBTW, although no longer a member of organized Christianity, I have my faith, which is why my answer to you is honest but in no way mocking.
815122
Some Christians do...it's the hardcore ones that are not willing to believe in anything except that which they believe gives glory to god...not all Christians are that hardcore...what the hardcore Christians are asking for is eminently impractical and chaotic...I think they are mostly after your hard earned...some people who would call themselves christian have more open minds...I don't think the founders of these religions wanted anyone to be miserable and look at life so two dimensionally...