If Jesus said "turn the other cheek" why dont alot of Modern Christians embrace and practice the Word?
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In reality that only results in getting the crap beaten out of you.  I, not being a Christian, believe that if someone strikes you then you beat the crap out of them and make sure that they remember the moment.\n\nDiabole vertses en un veses. Diabole vertses en un veses.
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I believe this, but it's hard in a world where the jewish peoples don't believe in the new testament."But believe what you want to, that's what freedom is all about".They only believe the old where moses said basically an eye for an eye.The new testament, Jesus fulfilling the prophecies of the old is about love and forgiveness, and we need alot more of it.So much of our country reminds me of Rome just before it fell,the rich senators, our global reach (not to spread piece either) if our leader and lawmakers practiced this we wouldn't be hated so.We need to spend some of our money on peace,it would go alot further to help the world.THOU SHALT LOVE THY LORDTHY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART,AND WITH ALLTHEY SOUL AND WITH ALL THY STRENGTH: THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF.THERE IS NONE OTHER COMMANDMENT GREATER THAN THESE. Mark 12:30-31. Peace
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This sounds like a speech, rather than a question.  But I do think that in those who are overly critical lies a certain lack of confidence in their own abilities.  They get comfortable with their own identify by criticizing everybody else's.\n\nThe Bible teaches us to love our fellow man.  We can choose to not approve of his behavior but we are still supposed to love him.  Most mature Christians also recognize John 8:7 - "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."  A great scripture on not criticizing others.
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Technically, Christians shouldn't be fighting anyone... we should always be striving to be "Christ-like" and therefore should be "turning the other cheek" when someone wrongs us.\n\nNow, realistically, we are human beings and there is a bit of the evolutionary survival of the fittest attitude in all of us... so if someone tries to physically cause harm to us, our instincts are to prevent it by either deflecting the physical abuse or fighting back to render the other person disabled and therefore unable to harm us.  While I do not advocate violence, I don't believe in standing by while you or someone else is abused.  \n\nAs a Christian the only thing you should be asking yourself is "what would Jesus do?"  You will always have your answer and then it is up to you as to whether or not you want to act on it.
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I believe more people of Judeo-Christian faith should get into this practice. (I presume you may be of this background). Passover is an excellent holiday to be observant of. I have long not understood why Christians do not practice the same faith of Jesus Christ.\n\nThe following links should help you.
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Youre absolutely correct. Not one Christian pays any attention to THAT PART of the Bible anymore. Unless, of course, they feel like bagging on a gay person. Then they reach out with open arms to embrace their hateful Bible as PROOF that God hates gay people.....when in reality, God hates everyone that isnt a Jew. \n\nHey, dont blame me - its all written in the Bible!
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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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Back then the word basically traveled by word of mouth.  The bible is a collection of writhings..66 to be exact.  Faith and trust in Jesus  'blossomed' and florished right from the day he began his ministry.  And it is still blossoming today.
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I'm sure this is tongue in cheek, but obviously one can be christian and not think that the bible is meant to be read as literal truth in every word.  you'd go crazy reconciling the contradictions.
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Most western countries ( Europe and the Americas) are basically Christian oriented.\nChristianity teaches that Jesus died for the sins of Mankind.\nThis belief alone gives license to the believer to sin.\nPornography is promotes by all western countries.\nLook at the  way women who go to church dress, they way they speak and preach in church.\nGays and lesbians demand rights because they believe that they are right.\nThis is all about sexual behavior.\nThis is not the case in other civilizations and religions.\nBut of course , who is to tell the Christian nations that they are wrong.\nEven if it were possible for Jesus to come back and try to reform modern day " Christians" they would seek to crucify him again.\nGod Bless you all.
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Jesus never said those words.\n\nThis is a quote from Jeremiah, in a prayer to God (Jeremiah 18:21-22).  This was in a section where God was warning His nation of Israel of a pending destruction because of their rebellion, but also telling them that if they would repent, he would stay his hand.\n\nThe author misattributed the quote to Jesus and took it out of context to make it sound like Jesus was saying something contrary to what he said.  I seriously doubt the Yahoo Answer Police are biblically literate enough to recognize these problems with his question, however.\n\nMy guess is that they determined it violated the Content & Usage guidelines which say, you may not post content "to exploit, solicit, or harm minors," or "that is violent, racist, incendiary, or otherwise objectionable."
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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.
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You obviously never heard the stories of Jesus accepting sinners, lepers and pagans when Jews of his time shunned and out casted these people.  Do you bash Christianity because it teaches that being gay is wrong or are you just not knowledgeable about Christianity?  It sounds like you're bashing Christians.
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As I am Jewish, I find a lot of contradictions in Christians. And narrow minded ideals, which is also a contradiction, as Jesus taught the exact OPPOSITE of that sort of behaviour. So forgive me, but you goyim just confuse the hell out of me.
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A good and fair question my friend! It's hard to defend all that has been said by Judeao-Christian faiths, but I would assume that most of the time like Catholics they are just doing what they were told, not what they read. Or they are reading the Bible as a tool of judgment against others instead of against their own beliefs. I'm sorry if a Judeao-Christian was offensive and I thank you for not being rude or mean about it! Jesus said," I did not come to abolish the Law(old testament) but to fulfill it." so it falls on us to follow His example of fulfilling the Law as close as we can. The Old testament is just as important to God as when He first designed it. I hope this helps you and others. God bless.
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First, because it is socially acceptable, second we as a nation have become susceptible to the influences of a fallen world, and desensitized ourselves.  Third, because so many people are walking around without the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide them in all things.  It is a sin to speak that way, and to use God's name for anything other than praise and prayer, or proper conversation.  Using it in vain is sin.  It was something I barely noticed before I was born again, now it actually hurts my spirit to hear someone swearing, cursing using God's name.
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I agree with you Snowflake...I think that Love is the most important thing of all. We shouldn't use scripture to beat each other on the head, just so we could be right! We are, as Christians, all a work in progress, and our goal should be to become closer to Jesus thru Bible study, prayers for one another, and do just as Jesus does....LOVE ONE ANOTHER!\nThere are so many religions in the world, and personal beliefs as well...how can any of us be 100% accurate in everything we believe? It's not possible...so we study and pray...and in that process, we learn tolerance for others who may not have even accepted basic truths yet. Jesus summed up the 10 Commandments into 2 basic ones; and if we lived those 2 Commandments, we'd have a loving world; instead of the one we now have...love of money and love of power, and hatred, and violence, and all the other evils we have in the world, created by not following these 2 Commandments of Christ. He said, "Love God with your whole heart," and secondly " Love your neighbor as yourself"...that is the whole law! \nAnd as you said, "..."YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THE LOVE THEY HAVE FOR ONE ANOTHER", "YOU WILL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUIT"...that is so right on! When some "well intentioned" enthusiastic or zealous individuals or groups of people, "threaten" others that they are going to hell, point their finger at others who don't agree with them, tell them what and how to believe, whether in the churches or here on Yahoo, that is NOT what God intended, not what Jesus came and gave His life for..it is definitely the wrong approach to leading others to Christ..It is as you said, we should be drawing others to God, not sending them away! With some of the judgemental stuff I read on this forum, and other places, it is no wonder we have much confusion about Christianity...no wonder some people want no part of it. True Christianity is simply changing our own selves, showing true love for others, tolerance for others who don't believe exactly as we do...( who really knows if we are right about everything????) There are many false prophets in this world, and if we gently, and lovingly, by our examples of how we live, result in someone coming to Christ, the Heavens and Angels and God and Christ are rejoicing!!! I would rather do that, than "condemm" someone to "HELL", or judge another, or beat them into submission to accept what I believe. God wants us to come to Him and to Jesus, WILLINGLY! \nI'm coming to the end of my "sermon" ;~)....by saying that if we love all, even those who use scripture to put others down, we will pray for them, too. They need our prayers, too...as they need to overcome their "pride, their judging, and their self righteousness!"\nAmen!