The Christian Way...

[DJQ]

I realize that not everyone here is, or considers themselves to be a Christian, but this thread is aimed at those that do.


Try to understand that I'm not "bashing" Christianity here. I simply have a question for those that are of the Christian faith.


If you call yourself a Christian, and find that you "don't like" or "can't tolerate" Muslims or anything that they do(or try to do), then are you being true to your beliefs?


Remember what Jesus said...

Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. (Matthew 22:37-40)

I posted this in another thread but it fits here too...

You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:43)

Also, in Romans 13:8-10, Paul says...

Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not bear false witness," "You shall not covet," and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

If Christs message was above all one of peace, love and tolerance, then why is there so much hatred in the Christian community? (For the record... I'm not saying that hatred is only in the the Christian community, that's simply who I'm directing these question to)

[Niccivan]

are we really posting another thread about this? This is basically going to end up just like the other thread.....

[skyguy2007]

are we really posting another thread about this? This is basically going to end up just like the other thread.....

Yeah but Nicci, think of the BIG picture, Jen has to love these active threads, no matter the subject.

[Niccivan]

Yeah but Nicci, think of the BIG picture, Jen has to love these active threads, no matter the subject.

Yeah.... but remember.... I'm close minded. BIG pictures don't come with that territory

[DJQ]

are we really posting another thread about this?

I was going to add this to the other thread, but thought that the questions might get lost in the shuffle.

So can you answer these questions for me? Please.

[Niccivan]

I was going to add this to the other thread, but thought that the questions might get lost in the shuffle.

So can you answer these questions for me? Please.

I sure can.... I'll need some time constructing my answer. I don't want people to take my words and twist them around So, when I get home from work I will do my best to answer your questions.... in a way that I know everyone will understand so that no bashing will follow

[DJQ]

I sure can.... I'll need some time constructing my answer. I don't want people to take my words and twist them around So, when I get home from work I will do my best to answer your questions.... in a way that I know everyone will understand so that no bashing will follow

Thank you. That's all I ask.

[billynomates]

OK, I consider myself Christian but admire the Quaker outlook on life immensely. You don't just become a Quaker, you have to be considered suiitable to carry out ideals. I don't know if I'd pass test. The Quakers are tolerant of all religions and there are Quakers from all religions including atheism. Thinking atheists believe in nothing, but that's a belief.
Although pacifist by nature, some will fight against what thay consider evil and a threat to other men , I consider fundamental islam a threat to my and my children's future. I agree with Kazzaxand rest there are loads of good muslims but there are loads intent on destroying the Western World.

Don't quoe Bible verses at me because although I consider the Bible spiritually inspired , it was written by humans

[billybob]

well, this should be another good one !!! I started to answer this, but really see no reason to add to the twists and turns that will come up. Long as I know in my heart, that is what counts to me!!

[DJQ]

Long as I know in my heart, that is what counts to me!!

Just what is it that you "know in your heart"? That it's ok to hate people that are different than or believe something different than you no matter what it says in the bible?