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Originally Posted by The Turk Man
I cant handle extremely religious people. Who cant even back up there belief in to me seems like a figment of your imagination at times.
I am open minded person has no problem hearing other peoples point of views or seeing where they are coming from, Unlike extremely religious people.
The funny past is that they are supposed to be the most forgiving and caring people but always end up being the most judging and degrading to others.
Im not trying to cause a fight, Just telling you how i feel
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No, I understand completly. I can back up anything you want with scripture and the teachings of the Lord. Many Christians have the faith, but not enough knowledge of the Bible to win a debate. That's why non-believers feel as though they have "won" these arguments that occur often when the topic of religion comes up. When actually, the Christian faith isn't usually represented properly in these debates. If you really want to argue/discuss points or what you believe to be contradictions, you should do it with a knowlegable Christian (like a pastor). It's like playing Madden vs a bum or vs vetern. Theres a big difference. If you have any questions or comments, I'd be glad to discuss them with you.
And you are right about many religious people and the way they judge people. It does happen all too often. It's actually one of the most common flaws in a Christian. And it is taught against. I'm not like that though. At the same time, it's usually provoked though. Many people try and prove Christians wrong, or intentionally try to anger them. And one major misunderstanding about Christians is that people think that we think we are perfect. No, we are human and we make mistakes and we sin too. The goal is to lead by example, not by forcing it down someone's throat. As far as being the most degrading to others goes, I disagree. While it is typical for Christians may judge you (even though it taught against), it's not typical at all for us to degrade someone else, especially not more than non-believers do.
Instead of preaching fire and brimstone and telling people they are going to hell, Christians are supposed to be focused on living their life the way our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did. It's not for us to judge, for it is written in the Bible. God will do the judging in the end. In the mean time, I hope to enjoy my life and be happy. Hopefully others around me will be influenced by my happiness and want to follow suit.
Psalm 37 12-15
12 The wicked plot against the righteous
and gnash their teeth at them;
13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
for he knows their day is coming.
14 The wicked draw the sword
and bend the bow
to bring down the poor and needy,
to slay those whose ways are upright.
15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken.