hypocrites and haters

rachie · May 31, 2007, 01:05 PM

why is it that people who claim to be "christian" usually seem to be closed-minded and judgemental (the very opposite of Christ)? i am not trying to insult anyone in particular, i am just saddened because i feel like i am losing my faith....i dont proclaim to know all about God, or have any answers, but why cant people accept the fact that we will NEVER have the answers? i have faith in a higher power/intelligent designer (God) and believe that Jesus, if he in fact existed, was surely one of the most spiritually advanced humans to ever walk the earth. i WANT to believe...but lately it is getting harder and harder--the so called "bible churches" and "non-denominational" churches seem to be the worst at proclaiming their truth as THE truth, and judging other people as unworthy.
i was raised Catholic and after trying a bunch of different denominations, i have come back to the catholic church, as it is the one i feel the most comfortable in, and i have had a great experience with my priest. i was pregnant when he married me and my husband, and he was so kind to us both. many of my baptist friends think the catholics are evil and pagan and blablabla. i am so tired of hearing it. why cant we all just get along? im starting to think if jesus came back to earth, he wouldnt attend any church at all, he woul probably be more at home sitting in silence with a buddhist monk in nature.
anyways....does anyone else have this problem??

ordinaryguy · Jun 13, 2007, 03:57 PM

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inthebox agrees: what do you mean "in the spirit?"

To me, living in the Spirit means to cultivate an awareness of and respect for the spiritual dimension of life and consciousness. It also means being humble in accepting that some truths are ineffable and beyond the grasp of the intellectual mind. In interpersonal relationships, it means being compassionate and understanding of the faults and shortcomings of others and myself. Of course, somtimes I forget and fall into the usual habits of the material mind and body and get cranky, critical and judgmental, so it's a work in progress.

ActionJackson · Jun 13, 2007, 07:32 PM

"what do you mean "in the spirit?"

It probably depends on a person's religion but from my viewpoint, it's when a person is at a point where he is open to the leading of the Holy Ghost. It's when a person has recognized his sin nature and his weakness and he's standing before God with a repentent spirit and he recognizes his own weakness and his total need for a Saviour. It's when that person turns his live completely and totally over to the Lord Jesus Christ and recognizes that He is the ONLY reason why life even exists.

NeedKarma · Jun 14, 2007, 02:12 AM

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ActionJackson disagrees: A few too many jeers and jabs from the peanut gallery. One liners...no substance.

You make that Disagree comment on this post:
http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/christi...tml#post459984

What the hell was there to disagree with??? You seriously confuse me!

startover22 · Jun 14, 2007, 09:14 AM

I guess he is saying you give no explaination? No details? On the other hand, sometimes we can say things with no details!

NeedKarma · Jun 14, 2007, 09:18 AM

No details about what?? That I know who I am? That I love my kids? Taht I'm not a hypocrite? That I don't condemn others to a lifetime in hell?

startover22 · Jun 14, 2007, 09:19 AM

Like I said you don't have to explain that. It is plain and simple! Some people want more. I am fine with what you said.

ActionJackson · Jun 14, 2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by startover22

I guess he is saying you give no explaination? No details? On the other hand, sometimes we can say things with no details!

Sort of. More like, he'll pick out one thing I say, jab at it, but leave no real explanation as to what his disagreement is or why he is jabbing. He is clearly a non-Christian but spends a great deal of time in the Christian discussions distracting others for no apparent reason. No biggy...I've dealt with this type of personality off and on for many years.

ActionJackson · Jun 14, 2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

No details about what?? That I know who I am? That I love my kids? Taht I'm not a hypocrite? That I don't condemn others to a lifetime in hell?

Okay, you know who you are. You love your kids. You're not a hypocrite? You don't condemn others to a lifetime in hell. Very good.

startover22 · Jun 14, 2007, 05:02 PM

I don't condem anyone either, only because I don't have the power to do so. I think NeedKarma really likes a good debate or argument, so that is why he does what he does. I am speaking for him and that is NOT cool. So I will leave this between you and him. I like you though Action......If that matters at all.

ActionJackson · Jun 14, 2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by startover22

I don't condem anyone either, only because I don't have the power to do so. I think NeedKarma really likes a good debate or argument, so that is why he does what he does. I am speaking for him and that is NOT cool. So I will leave this between you and him. I like you though Action......If that matters at all.

Thanks. I think NK is more intelligent than the one liners reflect. I don't really have anything against him personally but he does seem to pick me out and jab at me for some reason. If he wants to discuss a specific topic, that's fine with me but if he comes into the Christians rooms just to start trouble, then he IS a hypocrite for being contrary to what or who he claims to be.



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