Why are many Christians so intolerant of other religions and spiritual paths?

[Motar]

The points he made are valid and deserving of a better answer than leaving it up to God. Both of you have quoted scripture time and again. Reinforcing the points Ger has made.

Please repost one of those Scripture quotations by me that reinforce Ger's points, Goober.

 

[Goober]

Please repost one of those Scripture quotations by me that reinforce Ger's points, Goober.

Let me put it this way. No.

 

[gerryh]

That's the only source we have, there's nothing else to go by. Claiming a different and implicitly superior understanding due to personal revelation, as you do, isn't likely to impress anybody as authoritative.

No, it's not the only source we have. Plus, you don't even consider it a viable source. You are no more impressed with it than with my personal revelations. So, I'm curious, why does it appear you are defending it here?

Please repost one of those Scripture quotations by me that reinforce Ger's points, Goober.

answer the questions that Myself, Cliffy, and Goober have put forth. CJ obviously can't, lets see if you can.

 

[petros]

Why on earth do alleged atheists always find there way to religion threads? To shore up their non-beliefs?

 

[Twila]

Why on earth do alleged atheists always find there way to religion threads? To shore up their non-beliefs?

or maybe to learn? I read this thread because I like to read about what others believe.
I'd imagine it's why Christians might read a thread for Atheists.

 

[gerryh]

or maybe to learn? I read this thread because I like to read about what others believe.

That is very obvious with you and very commendable. That is not the fact with dexter.

 

[petros]

That is a valid reason for yourself and very few others but not the case for the majority. Going out of your way to spread atheism is equal to johos going door to door.

 

[Twila]

That is a valid reason for yourself and very few others but not the case for the majority. Going out of your way to spread atheism is equal to johos going door to door.

what's a joho?

 

[cj44]

No, it's not the only source we have. Plus, you don't even consider it a viable source. You are no more impressed with it than with my personal revelations. So, I'm curious, why does it appear you are defending it here?



answer the questions that Myself, Cliffy, and Goober have put forth. CJ obviously can't, lets see if you can.

Gerry,
You mention that I obviously can't answer your questions. You are correct. That is what I have been trying to tell you. I cannot answer questions regarding who and who is not going to hell or heaven for that matter. I can give you my opinion on biblical doctrine, but I cannot use that doctrine to judge individuals. I cannot do such a thing primarly because I am not an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent Being. Now, perhaps, here is where you are confused. After reading my many posts, you have undoubtedly determined that I am not only an intellectually superior human, but I am also deity.

Bah HAHAHA. I laugh at myself.

 

[gerryh]

what's a joho?

Jehovah witnesses

 

[Twila]

Jehovah witnesses

ah, I should have known. Thanks. I usually just hear them refered to as JW's

 

[JLM]

Being a non-religious guy, I just can't understand why there is so much animosity towards Christians period.

I'm talking about today in the same way nobody can come at me for whatever it was some settlers did when they came to North America.

Yes, there are extremes on every facet of this disco ball of religion and spirituality. That's a pain in the a s s and a head-shaker to be sure.

Personally I don't think that 'many Christians' are so intolerant any more than any other sect on the planet. People are people and sh!t will happen. If most everyone believes in the old 'Live and Let Live' adage, then why all the huffing and puffing? Let the other guy have his (little) belief, faith, book, idol or building.

I don't see animosity toward Christians so much as animosity toward know it all, overbearing, controlling "Christians" who think it's up to them to set standards! A$$holes! -

 

[Goober]

Why on earth do alleged atheists always find there way to religion threads? To shore up their non-beliefs?

Here ya go.
It was posted before, but I do like it.

 

[Motar]

Let me put it this way. No.

You won't find any, Goober. I don't preach judgment and condemnation because it is not the message I have received.

 

[petros]

ah, I should have known. Thanks. I usually just hear them refered to as JW's

Do you find it similar as well? All that effort for what? At least a Joho can handle being told to get lost.

 

[Goober]

You won't find any, Goober. I don't preach judgment and condemnation because it is not the message I have received.

Is the Bible the word of God?

 

[gerryh]

Gerry,
You mention that I obviously can't answer your questions. You are correct. That is what I have been trying to tell you. I cannot answer questions regarding who and who is not going to hell or heaven for that matter. I can give you my opinion on biblical doctrine, but I cannot use that doctrine to judge individuals. I cannot do such a thing primarly because I am not an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent Being. Now, perhaps, here is where you are confused. After reading my many posts, you have undoubtedly determined that I am not only an intellectually superior human, but I am also deity.

Bah HAHAHA. I laugh at myself.

Here are the questions again. Answer them. They aren't that difficult and they aren't that deep.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. The Bible states what get's ya to heaven and what get's you to hell. Right? Both of you have stated that the entire Bible is THE word of God. Right?

 

[petros]

Here ya go.
It was posted before, but I do like it.

An oldie but a goodie.

 

[petros]

They believe in nothing because a book told them there was nothing. That is even more ironic.

 

[Motar]

Is the Bible the word of God?

I've stated my position concerning the content of the Bible a number of times in this thread, Goober.