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Originally posted by sxecrow
But the difference is I'm not preaching that I'm correct and someone else is wrong. Thats the difference and THATS why people (not all people, but most of the ones I now) hate Christians.
But the difference is I'm not preaching that I'm correct and someone else is wrong. Thats the difference and THATS why people (not all people, but most of the ones I now) hate Christians.
Of course, there are those that use the "repent, or go to hell" tactics. Those tactics never did anything but make me think that Christians were a bunch of crazy freaks (and unfortunately, I believe some really are). But, we're not all like that. Nowhere in this thread have I said "repent or die, sinner." I am merely sharing my beliefs with the HAN community, and it gives me great pleasure to do so. I appreciate the opportunity to share with everyone. I would certainly hope that no one here hates me for doing so.
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Originally posted by azn_redneck
Yes. As Christians we are commanded to love one another and be a light to the world (easier said than done). Alas, this quality does not show through in many a Christian. No one but God is perfect. Our job is to walk in obedience to God as best we can (some days are better than others).
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Mat. 5:14-16 (NASB)
As for those who do not believe in God, such a belief is obviously contrary to Christian beliefs. Thus, we do in fact believe that they are wrong in thinking so, and that not seeing God personally is not an excuse for non-belief as noted in Paul's letter to the Romans:
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Rom. 1:20 (NASB)
I'm not an expert in the subject, so I may not be presenting a particularly compelling case for faith. However, I make no apologies for being a Christian. It is not necessary for you to agree with me, you are free to believe what you like. When I die, and there is no God, then I haven't really lost anything. But, if I die and there is a God, then I have eternal life and a nice place to live.
Yes. As Christians we are commanded to love one another and be a light to the world (easier said than done). Alas, this quality does not show through in many a Christian. No one but God is perfect. Our job is to walk in obedience to God as best we can (some days are better than others).
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Mat. 5:14-16 (NASB)
As for those who do not believe in God, such a belief is obviously contrary to Christian beliefs. Thus, we do in fact believe that they are wrong in thinking so, and that not seeing God personally is not an excuse for non-belief as noted in Paul's letter to the Romans:
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Rom. 1:20 (NASB)
I'm not an expert in the subject, so I may not be presenting a particularly compelling case for faith. However, I make no apologies for being a Christian. It is not necessary for you to agree with me, you are free to believe what you like. When I die, and there is no God, then I haven't really lost anything. But, if I die and there is a God, then I have eternal life and a nice place to live.
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Don't get me wrong, I am a Christian at heart, but I don't like how the religion is forced in a sense and how it's black and white with other religions to them. I also believe in my Native beliefs of the after-life, I just don't like how people feel that someone can't have an opinion on religion without a bashing cause his thoughts are wrong cause a book told me so.
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I don't go to people's houses and annoy them. I prefer annoying people online where they can't hurt me. 
Seriously though, evangelism is a major part of Christianity (we consider the Gospel of Christ to be good news, and we are supposed to spread the good news). Of course, this pisses people off. No one said that evangelism is a pleasant experience. I know, I spend many years as an athiest and Christians pissed me off all the time. I believe it has been this way throughout the history of the church. That's just the way it is. Sorry, but you'll just have to deal with annoying Christians 'till your dying day.
Seriously though, evangelism is a major part of Christianity (we consider the Gospel of Christ to be good news, and we are supposed to spread the good news). Of course, this pisses people off. No one said that evangelism is a pleasant experience. I know, I spend many years as an athiest and Christians pissed me off all the time. I believe it has been this way throughout the history of the church. That's just the way it is. Sorry, but you'll just have to deal with annoying Christians 'till your dying day.
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Mormons go to houses not Christians, from what I have experienced. Only time I have been annoyed with a Christian that is not open to other ideals, is when a discusion over religion comes up, and that happens few and far between with me. Moromon's at my place annoy the hell out of me, this one church I guess I should say.
