Are Christians hypocrites?

[RodISHI]

gosh, is that what jebus meant when telling you that your reward lies in heaven and not in this physical world? typical pharisee christians. Give unto Ceasar, remember?

The world does not belong to Ceasar. Ceasar only gets to collect taxes. I know I sure do not need any Antichrist telling me how I should think, what I should believe or what makes a good Christian or a bad Christian or what I will or will not teach my children to be acceptable.

 

[RodISHI]

But....if they step on yours, shatter their pelvis.

That way I can continue to live and let live.

My grandfather used to say if a vicious dog ever attacks you just shove your fist down it's throat. Thereby disabling the ability of the dog to bite or breath.

 

[Shogun]

well, it seems you've got the pharisee answer down pat. I mean, what is a red lettered jebus quote compared to your opinion?

 

[Againsheila]

I don't recall that Bill Clinton was accused of not being able to define the word "is." Probably help if you put a little context to it.

You don't remember his testimony? "That depends on what the definition of the word "is" is.

 

[Neubarth]

I don't know about a whole bunch, but every time I'm there I see at least 1 sinner and I'm always glad she found the time to visit.

I share your conviction. Note that I said that Non believers and Sinners should be there. Those "Sinners" can be believers.

I note that a lot of posters confuse the "Fellowship of the Believers" with Church service. Though they can be one and the same now-a-days, that was not the way it was 1900+ years ago.

 

[Luissa]

I share your conviction. Note that I said that Non believers and Sinners should be there. Those "Sinners" can be believers.

I note that a lot of posters confuse the "Fellowship of the Believers" with Church service. Though they can be one and the same now-a-days, that was not the way it was 1900+ years ago.

I still want to know why just some regular joe christian gets to define what a sin is and what is not a sin?Not saying all do this but some do! Even if you live what you think is a pure life that still doesn't mean you get to judge another!

 

[ABikerSailor]

You know....that's one thing that I've always wondered about.....

Christians will invite you to their church so that they can show you off around the building to all their friends and have them say what a wonderful person they are because they brought you, yet, right after the service, everyone boogies for home and leaves the non believer and sinners behind on the sidewalk.

If you ask me, that's kind of ass backwards.

 

[ABikerSailor]

I still want to know why just some regular joe christian gets to define what a sin is and what is not a sin?Not saying all do this but some do! Even if you live what you think is a pure life that still doesn't mean you get to judge another!

It's kind of simple actually Luissa, they aren't so much defining sin in an absolute way, they are just giving you their interpretation of what they THINK sin is. Just because someone drinks too much and becomes an alcoholic, that does not mean that everyone else will have the same problem too. I've known several recovering alcoholics that hung out with people, even if it was at a barbeque or superbowl party where there was lots of drinking. They didn't slap drinks out of everyone else's hands, and still stayed sober and had a good time.

Sin is kind of subjective outside of the 10 Commandments. Incidentally, there are only 7 "don'ts", and, with the amount of variety in this world, there are literally millions of other things to do.

Nope......outside of the Big 10, sin is kind of subjective. Another example is Europe and America. In Europe, almost all the beaches are topless, with quite a few being full on nude. Do that here? You'll be arrested for indecent exposure.

See how subjective it is? Depends on a person's perspective.

 

[Amanda]

I still want to know why just some regular joe christian gets to define what a sin is and what is not a sin?Not saying all do this but some do! Even if you live what you think is a pure life that still doesn't mean you get to judge another!

I don't follow what you mean. Everyone has to try to understand what right and wrong (sin) is and make decisions for their life. If you're a Christian this will involve interpreting scripture... if you mean they impose these opinions on others though that is another matter.

 

[Luissa]

You know....that's one thing that I've always wondered about.....

Christians will invite you to their church so that they can show you off around the building to all their friends and have them say what a wonderful person they are because they brought you, yet, right after the service, everyone boogies for home and leaves the non believer and sinners behind on the sidewalk.

If you ask me, that's kind of ass backwards.

I used to get invited to churches all the time but I never do anymore! I wonder why?
I have gone to a few churches since breaking off away from the religions my parents believe in and I still haven't found one that believes the way I do. I for one em not a big fan of most organized religion, I believe in a god, but have doubts about who Jesus really was, and really don't want to attend a church where they feel women are just there to take care of their husband and the children. The last church I attended on a regular basis the minister started talking about politics which I felt was wrong so I of course stopped going there which was eight year ago. I also started to question to much about what they were teaching us so I felt I didn't belong there.
I guess my biggest thing is even though my faith is not real strong I know how important it is for children to grow up going to church, I enjoyed it as a child and feel it teaches them morals. I have a son who I want to go to church but I don't want to cringe every time I have to take him. So if anyone has some good ideas on some liberal churches that would be great!

 

[dilloduck]

I used to get invited to churches all the time but I never do anymore! I wonder why?
I have gone to a few churches since breaking off away from the religions my parents believe in and I still haven't found one that believes the way I do. I for one em not a big fan of most organized religion, I believe in a god, but have doubts about who Jesus really was, and really don't want to attend a church where they feel women are just there to take care of their husband and the children. The last church I attended on a regular basis the minister started talking about politics which I felt was wrong so I of course stopped going there which was eight year ago. I also started to question to much about what they were teaching us so I felt I didn't belong there.
I guess my biggest thing is even though my faith is not real strong I know how important it is for children to grow up going to church, I enjoyed it as a child and feel it teaches them morals. I have a son who I want to go to church but I don't want to cringe every time I have to take him. So if anyone has some good ideas on some liberal churches that would be great!

Take to a homosexual church--they would love to have him.

 

[Amanda]

You know....that's one thing that I've always wondered about.....

Christians will invite you to their church so that they can show you off around the building to all their friends and have them say what a wonderful person they are because they brought you, yet, right after the service, everyone boogies for home and leaves the non believer and sinners behind on the sidewalk.

If you ask me, that's kind of ass backwards.

I don't know how it works everywhere but at our church we always invite people to come back and someone will stay as long as they want to talk. I can't really imagine it working any other way.

 

[Luissa]

Take to a homosexual church--they would love to have him.

I wouldn't not take him just because it allows homosexuals!but there isn't a lot of them where I live!

 

[Luissa]

I don't follow what you mean. Everyone has to try to understand what right and wrong (sin) is and make decisions for their life. If you're a Christian this will involve interpreting scripture... if you mean they impose these opinions on others though that is another matter.

I was just saying what gives you the right to judge me or say I am sinning or vice versa! And as for interpreting scripture, I have come to realize some can interpret scripture to fit their beliefs!
and I can never remember that bible verse about this very topic!

 

[eots]

You know....that's one thing that I've always wondered about.....

Christians will invite you to their church so that they can show you off around the building to all their friends and have them say what a wonderful person they are because they brought you, yet, right after the service, everyone boogies for home and leaves the non believer and sinners behind on the sidewalk.

If you ask me, that's kind of ass backwards.

that's because you have a favorite porn star and can cite where to find heterosexual fisting scenes...

 

[ABikerSailor]

I don't follow what you mean. Everyone has to try to understand what right and wrong (sin) is and make decisions for their life. If you're a Christian this will involve interpreting scripture... if you mean they impose these opinions on others though that is another matter.

Might wanna check your Bible again toots.....wrong and sin are two totally different things. What is "wrong" for YOU, might not be wrong for others. Example: I like to camp, hunt, and be outdoors. I can be happy just running around the mountains with little clothing for a month. However......a citified person wouldn't be able to do that, as they think they are "better than".

Kind of the same way that a lot of Christians view others......they think that they are better than others simply because they said they'd been saved, which to me is pretty much bullshit. Why? Simple.....I don't care what you say, what you wear, or what you look like, I care what you actually do.

Nope......sin and "wrong" are two totally different things.

 

[Amanda]

I was just saying what gives you the right to judge me or say I am sinning or vice versa! And as for interpreting scripture, I have come to realize some can interpret scripture to fit their beliefs!
and I can never remember that bible verse about this very topic!

People from all religions or even without religion can be judgmental, Christians don't have a lock on that.

Personally, if I see someone who is suffering and I think I can help them by telling them about my beliefs I will. I hope I don't across as preachy to them, that's not my intention. I usually only say anything when I had something similar happen, so I just tell about my experience and how my faith helped me out. If they don't want to hear it, I don't push it, it's not up to me if they get saved, it has to be their decision.

 

[ABikerSailor]

People from all religions or even without religion can be judgmental, Christians don't have a lock on that.

Personally, if I see someone who is suffering and I think I can help them by telling them about my beliefs I will. I hope I don't across as preachy to them, that's not my intention. I usually only say anything when I had something similar happen, so I just tell about my experience and how my faith helped me out. If they don't want to hear it, I don't push it, it's not up to me if they get saved, it has to be their decision.

You're right Amanda. ANYONE can be judgemental, racists, bigots, homophobes, the list is endless.

By the way, I'll tell you how to avoid the "preachy" pitfall. All you really have to do when you see someone down and out, is just walk up, say "hi", and ask them if they're okay, and if they would like to talk about it. (The preachy part usually sneaks in around this time). If they are willing to talk about it, then tell them what you did, as well as what you were thinking when you solved the problem. THEN, if they wish to continue talking about things, tell them the reason you solved the problem so easily is because you have a belief system that seems to work well for you.

Simple actually.........

I learned that from a friend of mine named Ned. He was talking to me one day about the way my life had been up until then. I told him that yeah, my life sucks, and there ain't anything that I can do about it. The heavy wisdom came next when he told me "the very thing that used to drag me down is what lifts me up today", meaning that yeah.....I'd had some bad times, but, the cool part was that I'd survived. So, instead of having one wasted life because I could choose to be upset, I now have the ability to help thousands, because hey........physical abuse, sexual abuse and mental abuse happens to EVERYONE. Only thing is, very few people are willing to push through the barrier of shame and guilt, which is where the solution comes up.

 

[deaddude]

Are Christians hypocrites?

No more or less than any other group of people

 

[mattskramer]

Don't forget the self-righteous, nosey, judgement NON/ANTI - Christian busybodies practically always telling you what you are doing is wrong and trying to tell you how you should live.

If THEY would concentrate on improving THEIR own lives instead of being so eager to find fault among others, the world would be a much better place.

I guess that our biases are influenced by our experiences. I don’t think that I have ever been bothered by non/anti-Christians (even when I was following in my parents’ footsteps praying, carrying the Bible, attending church, etc.) and pretending to be a Christian. It was only after I was old enough to live as I believed and be true to myself (and not hurting anyone in the process) that I began to feel the criticism and judgmental attitudes toward me – and they came from Christians who wore their religion on their sleeves.