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"Despite the fact that I have morals and values, I don't commit crimes, I'm a good person, I contribute to society and my community, I have a family, etc, that's not enough for you. You insist I must believe to be "good" in your eyes. How about basing your opinion of someone based off of their actions instead of their beliefs? How about respecting the differences people have, and keep your religion to yourself when you encounter someone who is satisfied with their spiritual self?"
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This is the typical response from atheist/ agnostics/ non- beliver's.
I might also add that alot will also state that Christians are hypocrites because they are judgemental and don't lead lives any "better" than non-believer's. The divorce rate, Ted Haggard, the fall of televangelists are prime examples. And I don't dispute these examples.
Then we are told there is no scientific "proof" of a God, which I believe comes down to interpretation of the same facts.
SO why should they believe? What is the difference?
I did not want to intrude on their "atheist" thread over on spirituality.
As a Christian, I have some thought on this, but I want to hear from you all brothers and sisters in Christ.
I agree with you. I'm christian, but not your typical. I embrace certain beliefs while I despise others and even substitute some with what I believe to be the most moral.
"Despite the fact that I have morals and values, I don't commit crimes, I'm a good person, I contribute to society and my community, I have a family, etc, that's not enough for you. You insist I must believe to be "good" in your eyes. How about basing your opinion of someone based off of their actions instead of their beliefs? How about respecting the differences people have, and keep your religion to yourself when you encounter someone who is satisfied with their spiritual self?"
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This is the typical response from atheist/ agnostics/ non- beliver's.
I might also add that alot will also state that Christians are hypocrites because they are judgemental and don't lead lives any "better" than non-believer's. The divorce rate, Ted Haggard, the fall of televangelists are prime examples. And I don't dispute these examples.
Then we are told there is no scientific "proof" of a God, which I believe comes down to interpretation of the same facts.
SO why should they believe? What is the difference?
I did not want to intrude on their "atheist" thread over on spirituality.
As a Christian, I have some thought on this, but I want to hear from you all brothers and sisters in Christ.
Grace and Peace
Thanks INthebox, I am all to familiar with this response. I find it very difficult to relate on any sort of level with this mindset. I have been trying to "put the shoe on the other foot" so to speak and see it from the other side. What I have boiled it down to is that we (as christians) will just always find resistance from the world when we discuss the bible, Jesus, God, salvation, etc. We know Jesus did to the point of death and so did many others after him. We will always be portrayed as "shoving" it down there throats when we state our beliefs but when they do we should be more open minded.
One thing many people forget is that Christians didn't make the rules. We only had them revealed to us by God. Those that don't like the rules need to take it up with God, not Christians.
No, we dont need your athiestic imput. i think he specifically stated he wanted to hear from other fellow christians.
This is precisely the point, Christians can be worse or better when it comes to dealing with our fellow human beings , especially those thave different beliefs or lifestyles.
What makes us different if we are going to do the same things ?
If non-believer's want to make positive or negative comments, that is fine by me.
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