Why is it that "some" people are always trying to challenge Christianity's beliefs an
they rely on Stories (improbable by the way) dating centuries and centuries ago. They don't want their beliefs to be questioned, yet they are the first ones to go trying, in their own twisted minds, to bring down Christianity...why is that?
Well at least you you admit that they are just stories, that is the first step.Now if you could just accept that you actually worship three gods and thus practice polytheism.
Some people have faith in things they claim to be able to "see" or have been "scientifically proved".
Personally, I'm not the religious type anymore, mainly because I found it hard to believe in something (God) that I couldn't see, touch, feel, or hear and the only excuse given was that "humans do not possess the physical constitution to speak to God". In my eyes that's a cop out, but whatever.
To me people believe what they want to believe and I have no problem with either view whatsoever.
Evolutionists want to disprove Christianity through whatever means necessary for the simple fact that they want to make themselves feel more confident about their own beliefs and it is the exact same way about Christians who want to debunk the evolution theory.
I think that people like to think that they are superior to others and that's why they like to go trying to prove things that can't be pr oven. For example, I think that most of the Bible's stories can't be pr oven! I think that every religion has its folklore, you know, stories and stuff like that which no one knows for sure if they did happen. Tha's why I don't have a religion...I believe in Jesus because it works for me, but organized religion, all religions, are more or less full of air! heehaw
You know, it might be because we don't insist that those stories are facts. We only insist that those things that can be pr oven are facts.
I personally don't try to bring down Christianity, but I do like to point out when a Christian myth has been derived from an earlier myth because I think it's interesting and because so few Christians seem willing to admit it even when it's provable.
And besides, who are you to say what's probable and not about stories that are "centuries" or even MilenaIAld? It's no more probable for Krishna or Mithras to have existed than Jesus, really, and yet those stories are earlier in time period and almost identical. What's the probability of that being coincidence, then? Yet Christians will insist that the only one that could possibly true is Jesus. To me, that's a lot less probable. Probability as you seem to define it appears to be a lot less objective than it should be.
what "improbable stories" are you talking about? the only improbable stories that i know of are perpetuated by the religious. the non-religious don't have beliefs, we have fact and rational thought for that is what separates us from the religious. I'm not trying to destroy Christianity and neither is most of the non-religious, the ones that do just want you to rethink your beliefs so that in some way we can further "human progress". i personally, do not care. you can believe whatever you want for you have your own free will, just don't pull me into your delusional fantasies. i have my own delusional fantasies to be consumed in
Ask yourself this. Why is it that some people are trying to defend Christianity's beliefs and story yet they rely on stories that date way back centuries and thousands of years which has absolutely no evidence that all that happened? Most people who try to bring down Christianity is most likely that Christianity brought THEM down. They were hurt and confused about some "LAW" their church said which Christ didn't even care about? It made no seance!
These are the same folks that believe in aliens or that we came from a DOT, but question the word of God. Unbelievable. I often wonder the same thing. Gods word is a double edged sword. Folks are too busy trying to deny Him, but they only keep proving his existence.
aren't all religions based on stories? faith comes through tests and questions. if you don't want to be questioned, it's likely because your conviction is weak or your just not knowledgeable enough about it to debate.
i don't believe you should try to sway someone from their religion, bring it down. i think everyone should believe in something. it gives you hope for the future. i just don't believe everyone should be forced to believe one thing or be condemned and hated for their choice.
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First off, it's not very nice to say that somebody who questions your beliefs has a "twisted mind". That's simply insulting and very Christlike.
Next, don't YOU have any questions about what you believe? Aren't you curious about ANYTHING? Were you ever a 'seeker' (who did not know and embrace the mercy and love of the Good News)? If so, I certainly doubt that any Christ-followers helped you by saying that you have a "twisted mind" simply because you did not have the same beliefs!
Next, God created us with a questioning mind!
God gave us the ability to reason and question and seek out truth. If somebody is questioning your beliefs, then it is sign that they are doing what they were designed to! If they are open to a respectful dialogEUhen you may lovingly and patiently engage them in a conversation about each of your beliefs. See where it goes and you may be surprised what you can learn from each other, friend. They may begin to ask more questions not only about your faith but also about theirs.
And finally, if you are a "Christian" then you believe that there is another Power at work in our world, too. Satan is the "father of lies" and he will do his best to keep truth from people. Instead of mocking people of different beliefs, pray for them and ask that truth is revealed to them. By the power of Christ working within you, you can live a life of love and grace; it is this that will attract people to Truth.
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I have no idea what stories you are talking about which you say people are relying on. If you could clarify the question, I could try to give my insight.
Whose to say that those stories are improbable? Perhaps you just misunderstand the deep symbolism of those stories? Not all stories should be taken literally and some religions use parables or examples of stories that teach a lesson, but are not literal events or to be taken literally...some include a lot of symbolism that imply that the person of that religion understands, but those from outside of that religion if they do not attempt to learn the symbolism, will ultimately not understand it or the real story that is being told and the ultimate lesson that is being taught.
Such disrespect for other people's own religious understanding is only going to lead to them to not think very highly of your religion and therefore some, not all, will ultimately try to do the same to your beliefs and stories. In stating things like their stories are improbable or that their religion is factious or false or something else, to work to bring down other people's faith traditions...well that is only going to lead to some working to do the same to Christianity. This is where it comes from.
(although it should be noted that not all of other religions work to challenge the beliefs of other religions and not all Christians are disrespectful to other religions, in fact there are some denominations within Christianity that have a great deal of respect for other religions and make an effort to learn about them and do not work to bring them down or try to convert everyone, they accept that some people may not become Christians, but in the process of learning and respecting many people are more open to hearing about Christianity...this attitude by some of the denominations has been helpful in Christian affairs with other religions)
Because people only want to hear what their itching ears want to hear and this is a wicked and per versed generation that wants signs and wont believe!
Why is it that "some" people are always trying to challenge Christianity's beliefs an
