Is it normal to hate christians

You evangelicals have such a persecution complex, they tell me. As an evangelical leader and observer, I do believe discrimination against my people is being allowed and even applauded in pockets of America — just as discrimination against homosexuals and others is being allowed in other pockets of the nation.

This time last year Chic-fil-A protests were erupting across the country. The telling moment was not the creative protests, but the public officials who declared the restaurant chain a hate group.

Mayors in cities like Chicago and Boston said the private business was no longer welcome in their cities — because of the owner's personal religious beliefs. Then, at the presidential Inauguration, Reverend Louie Giglio was forced out of participating — because he holds a view on homosexuality that dozens of other inaugural reverends have held for generations. What did McClurkin himself an African American reverend do to be banned? It seems McClurklin has a life story of once being gay and now being a Christian who is not gay.

Since his life does not fit the spirit of the age, he is no longer welcome in the public square. The same culture clash is playing out in quieter towns and lives. Jack Phillips is presently being prosecuted by the Colorado Attorney General for violating human rights - -because as a Christian, he would not bake a cake for a same-sex wedding celebration. After the Colorado Civil Rights Commission decides his case, a local prosecutor could take him to criminal court where he could face a year in jail.

It is well worth the time to seriously consider these questions. Life is short, then eternity……. How little you know of Holy Scripture. The old testament is pretty close, almost the same, similarities end there. But I can see how someone as mentally substandard as you might not see it. You are funny — in a very sad way- and judgmental and would definitely turn me away from your church.

Your words sound like they are coming from a very bitter hearted person. If you want people to take you seriously, you might want to stop the netspeak. It only shows low intellgence. Insults and combativeness are not doing the trick. If you are the future of evangelism the church is in trouble. That proves nothing. This is the problem with the world.

You just say people are wrong and refuse to back up your claims. Who do you think GOD was talking to? You barely speak english. Nothing you say makes sense. Are you not familiar with it? Or do you choose to overlook it? Tha past few years have shown me how full of it christians are. Through with church and chrstians. I love you, dude. I wish people would wake up and smell the logic. Christianity leads people down a path of willful ignorance that leads to isolationism and disappointment.

I think if people are truly logical, they will ask themselves this question: Did Jesus really walk this Earth? If he did, who is he and how do we know anything about him? If you are honest with yourself and truly want to deal with this question once and for all so you can move on and have peace about it, you need to know the answer to this question for YOU, not anyone else.

If Jesus was here and did all the things people in history said he did, you have a decision to make. IF it is true, it is the single most important decision of your life. You owe it to yourself to find the answer….. I do believe jesus was a real guy, but we have no way of knowing if he ever said any of the things the bible attributes to him.

I was a Christian for 30 years of my life and I know the bible buddy, I promise. I trust that if he was who christianity says he is, he will have the grace to forgive me for my honesty. I have seen lives ruined by christianity. I am related to a number of them. You have not seen lives ruined by christianity. I would suggest reading a history book since you think that your version of Christianity just magically sprang up from nowhere.

I still try to live my life by his teaching. You believe the teachings of Jesus…except the part where he said he WAS god? And this makes sense to you? Either you believe all of it or you believe none of it.

As far as 4 goes, Yes Christianity and Christians are the most tolerant. The Climate Change hoaxers a religion not science are most definitely not tolerant or nice1 Muslims no! Buddhists no! Communists no! Tolerance is about practice and speech! Only in a Christian nation have we seen freedom prosper unless it has been impressed on a nation powerfully like on Japan, Taiwan and South Korea as examples! Personally I hate the evil ways of this world.

The only hope is the Gospel of the Kingdom of God whether people acknowledge that or not. It was written in greek and hebrew. And if you think there are translation problems, you should compare the bible as it is now, with the original version which we DO have. You need to study the history of the Bible and how each letter was transcribed over time. They tried to destroy it…. The central theme by over 40 different authors over years is the same.

No other book can claim that. Take a close look and you will see. You may not believe, and not all will, but your eyes will be opened to this book of miracles and truth…God is real. You are aware the bible was revised, when the catholic church broke from orthodoxy and then when Calvin wrote reformation bible.

Books were cut out and deemed unnecessary. What gives anyone the right to do that? Thank you for showing me the light. Sadly there is no perfect church…. I hope you can rise above those who would judge you and realize they are doing what they accuse you of.

People can be very complex and miss the true message of what Jesus was saying. We are all works in progress and we can help each other. It is far from a perfect world we live in but we have a perfect God to go to for answers in this life…. Just people that CALL themselves christians.

Like catholics, for example. In no way are catholics christian…but they sure say they do. They let their actions in the world say it for them. For he who sows to the flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. He deletes comments and I look at all the hateful things some people have said on here and my comment had absolutely no hatred in it. It just showed him for what he is. The comments section is a virtual living room of sorts and we want to facilitate a safe space for varying opinions about leadership, ministry, personal growth, the church, and so much more.

If someone walks in taking aggressive swings at others, we remove them just as we would in a real living room.

Just comments that hurt others, including profanity. What post are you trying to reply to? Shame on him. How sad to see Christians bickering…. Be kind to each other…. It will all work out. Peace to you. Christian struggle like anyone else does. Everyone has feet of clay including Christians Jews non-believers whomever. That includes summing up those people that you work with that you live by who you date etc etc. So stop with the BS judging arguments.

This is a BS article And it really shows how the writer knows nothing about Christianity. It sounds like you simply asserted that judging is inevitable, and then used it as a basis to judge this whole thing. I love Jesus, but I fear for His church on earth seeing Christian communities full of scorn, mistrust, and judgment of others on the same journey. This author is judging and giving his opinion. Jesus often judged right from wrong.

There is nothing wrong with judging others. Stink at Friendship: again you are stereotyping Christians.. Proverbs It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

I think you may be missing some key points, here. I think the author is suggesting that we look a little harder at ourselves — our words, our thoughts — our actions. Might you bring someone into the fold who will slip and make mistakes? We miss. We make mistakes. God loves us anyway. Even though you got a point, Jesus is very clear about not aling yourself with sinners. That diminish your holiness, but to teach them the error of their ways.

Not by judging but by teach them what is wrong or right. For example you tell a person that same sex relationship is wrong and you re right but you re in a non married relationship, you re wrong too therefore you re a hypocrite. Jesus warned of hypocrisy. To teach someone that something is wrong you have to be an example of righteousness. Thats why being a real Christian is hard. Judgement is legal when you have the moral standing to do so.

So no one can judge anyone, but teach them what is wrong from right not by judging but by supporting each other. So he was an everyday living example of holiness. Example the law of God say do not desire the woman of your neighbor but Jesus said: but i say anyone who look at a woman with desire is a sinner so Jesus was very precise in his teachings and even more stronger than the law itself. Cause he was living by the law. So inclusiveness is just an excuse to keep doing wrong things is not what Jesus taught.

Im Christian and I completely agree with the article. I know I have been guilty of all these 3 things that we should not do as Christians. I know for myself I am often too hard on myself and in doing so I leave no room for vulnerability. Believers or not we all fail and fall and we need to look at people as people loving each one no matter what they have done and no matter where they have come from.

The article we all have read if not just a good read but an eye opener I feel and we can all decide to take this message to heart and work on our own attitudes and character flaws. God is love He cannot not love. The 2nd thing Christians should not do is be hypocritical.

This is a very important in the life span of a Christian to grow in maturity and as we grown and I can speak about myself in this case I went from being and feeling humiliated to being humble when I fancied and then false humility creeps in before you know it. It took me a few years to wisen up and identify these as God started teaching me humility that please send Him.

For those who are offended by some of the comments mentioned I would like to apologise on behalf of my Christian brothers and sisters in Christ. Together we can achieve so much more and help heal our lands. Be kind to those around you and on social media. So look you all admit your not perfect, we are all flawed, we are all wrong at times. This is no land of the free if we all have to succumb to your will, that is subservience.

I get what he is saying. I work with under 30 people. Im I often keep quiet and observe their judging comments against anyone who looks like a Strong big white man with crosses around his neck as being a christion white supremist, or old people made fun of after church and being full of Jesus by mistaking their kindness as judging them.

Its crazy. I try to live by the fruit of the spirit. Patience and love being key. It shuts the door to trust all the fruits of the spirit by shaming, correcting or treating them like germs. I believe Im so not an unloving Christian too. So much more to be said. And does what the jungle of words and no action AKA: the Bible says and does it when you read the word Now!

Nore is he coming. A Living human being typed this. Not a suicidal dead Jesus sweet talking non threatening fake do nothing er. We are all faced with the same decision in life. Is God real, or not…or do we even care. If what the Bible says is true those who believe in Jesus and accept him as savior of the World will live forever in heaven.

That is what it says in a way that can easily be understood for those who actually seek the truth. People tried to destroy the Bible but yet it survives. There are impossible prophecies fulfilled, miracles that were witnessed, lives that were and are today completely changed. Yes, the Bible demands action…..

You can do nothing, or do something…. Yes and if there is Heaven I hope you all go there. And the actions I have personally witnessed lately show me a kind of people I am not interested in spending an eternity with. Well said, JR. I search the Internet to find different translations of Biblical things and this is always the kind of condemnation I find.

I believe that Christ, instead, used His actions to judge. The youngest sister, who claims to love Jesus and talks about him far too much ad nauseum , hates our middle sister. The youngest is a real charmer, super sweet like a little girl at 64 yrs old — yet, she defames the middle sister to her coworkers, shames her in front of people, lies about her, tries to make her appear small, and much more.

So, you blame others instead. Loving people love — period. Do to others as you would have them do to you. I believe in, and accept as true, the fundamental teachings of Christ. Pray for my deluded sister. For her and the one she harms. Many blessings. God Is Love! As a matter of fact, a lot of Christians of today are hypocrite! For example, bringing him lots and lots of souls. Matthew says…But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it.

This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. It does say trust in yourself and lean on your own understanding. The most hilarious notion that people feel and do pray with acute intention is weakened when they are sucrose dripping from the end of a flower bloom sounding and out in the parking lot more like the super of a parking garage construction job. Listen, no matter what or who you are it cannot be disputed that your true heart is not put into your prayers or otherwise.

Reality, sound as we hear it, um well, I do not prefer to stiffle or decieve probably isnt heard but…….

Jesus if I had to guess would look at you and mouth words unreadable to the lip reader, yet fully understood in the heart. Science, Occams Razor, due process ect, has much influence on the belief being proven invalid, however, science measures from a narrow rule as our mere benchmarks are earthbound, as are our concepts of understanding vast infinity.

Look beyond, look opposite, think above what you hold as standard or stagnate. I think that most of us are on our own faith journey and I feel really only God knows where we are at.

Also I believe that only God has that authority — to judge because He can see every aspect and minute detail of our lives. I feel if we are followers of Christ then we know that God has a plan to prosper us.

My response is not directed to any particular person. I think everyone of us longs to be loved and accepted. Wow, Diane. Your family situation is very similar to mine. One of my siblings has very been much hating on others in the family with gas lighting, lies, gossip and slander, without ANY attempt at reconciliation. The hurt and isolation this causes to the targets of this long term hatred is immense! If the only god of these haters would somehow give them a tap on the shoulder and give them an insight or better still, some personality repairs on how horrible and damaging not to mention profoundly disobedient???

I mean, these haters front up to church and therefore god, it would seem to get straightened out from the default human condition right? Yet it seems they are just left to be haters and wreckers. They are left to profoundly put others off from opening up to this particular world religious cult. All believers in Jesus are called to love all people and it can be difficult as most realize.

We may not like everyone, but we are to love everyone. There is a difference. The Bible clearly describes love, and it we would all follow this, there would be no conflict as we have today, but not all will follow, so here we are. ALL people are flawed and that is why we need a perfect God to help lead us down the path of life. No person is perfect so it takes work for unity…. The Bible is the guide book for life…. Aleister was a Known satanist and cultist of Thelema. In which mentioned cult Aleister practiced sex magic.

So that expression is not from the Bible but from Alister Crowley beliefs. Truth is truth, lies are lies Black and white there are no gray in the law of God. I would disagree that he is a coward — he spoke his belief and did so unconcerned with any backlash he received. Sounds like the opposite of a coward. All of mankind is made in the image of God and therefore valued above all other parts of Creation. Victor was beautifully made…and God allows hi, to choose his path. Attacking people you DO know makes you a coward.

And now, I add YOU to the list. I am sorry there is so much hatred and anger in your life…it is very apparent. Mock no church but the church of the devil!

You have to trust in god and know. And when the richious dont speak out against evil doers their just as guilty. I have a tape recorder, my physical body pain, and a confession from the shooter. Prairies come true in the name of Jesus christ amen. What astounds me is that such a mean-spirited, passionately judgmental believer in the scientifically illiterate ramblings of Middle Eastern tribal desert dwellers of the Iron Age appears to also be a Doctor Who fan.

That is a Dalek in your screen name pic, right? If you actually listened to the Doctor over their thirteen plus one lifetimes, Christianity is simply another myth on yet another planet.

Where do you get hatred from, asshole? YOU attacked ME. You sound pretty worthless like one. When you are a little less upset, please give the Sermon on the Mount another read. I myself have similar anger issues, and have no kind of moral authority over any person.

But we may hope that the dawn of reason and freedom of thought in these United States will do away all this artificial scaffolding…. There is a distinction between the foolish judgment of Men and the righteous judgment of God. A perfect plan, perfectively revealed to an imperfect world. Your journey is yours. We are all sinners, Believers and those like yourself who openly reject God. All the same. Find yourself a true Believer who understands the Gospel of Grace…you might be surprised.

It needs no defense. Whosoever, yall!!! John is one of my favorites. Will their works save them or attempting to follow the law? Why are we so hard on people who are just doing what comes natural to them, and that is SIN. I have enough sin in me without any help from satan to sink a ship.

Typical born again Christian response. Every day I become more convinced that Jesus wants his followers by design, not by accident to be nothing more than bigoted, sexist, racist, mean spirited, non-thinking cult members while all the churches rake in the dough tax free.

Religion is what man says is the right way to do things. Jesus never said anything bigoted, sexist, racist or mean spirited. But I would love to hear any proof that you have to the contrary, bigot. Victor for the WIN! Thanks for keeping it real. Maybe one day humanity will evolve past these outdated religions.

Jesus talked down religion. There are many religions, but only one God Jesus said. We all have the same choice to believe or not to believe in him and what he has said and left us in his words. People may not like his statements and many did not because they did not want to change. It is the same today. All people should look to Jesus to see what he said and if you believe it. Jesus was here and most prominent thinkers in history agree. What he said, what he did, and what he wants us to do is make an informed decision, not blind decision.

He loves all people…. Every religion claims that their god is the true god. Christians have been advised to not let their Christianity come outside their homes. This is monstrous. Such extreme intolerance would be obvious if directed against a politically correct group like gays or Blacks or women.

But the group "Christians" is politically incorrect. This group is one of the largest anti-Semite groups in the United States. Although there are many religious Americans who are good at heart and genuinely believe and exemplify love and acceptance, there is no denying that fanatical religious belief can be a breeding ground for hate, violence, and bigotry. Hate is a product of conditioning, upbringing, ignorance, and narrow-mindedness.