Why is it that when someone mentions Christianity....?

Question

they are automatically dubed as a judgemental hypocrite? Why can't people take the time to know them for themselves and not their religous views? I can guarantee that Christians are not judging you as much as you are feeling judged. We just normal people like you.

Answer 1

Don't give in to the hate and stop talking about God. You are free to have your say, just as they are. It's pretty hypocritical for folks here to get all up in your face about judging, considering some of the judgmental things I've read from nearly every regular in this section. Let it roll off. Go outside for a walk and clear your head.

The religion and spirituality section is a good place to hang out, actually. I go over there sometimes too because it's far less hostile towards religion.

I have to say, Kuve's answer was wonderful. he is totally right. It's the not-so-good "christians" who make the most noise and draw the attention, and when people think Christian they think of those folks instead of the real gems like my parents and in-laws. And he's right, people sometimes to just shout about what the bible says but they aren't living it. Food for thought.

Answer 2

I think that it is because Christians use their religion a lot as an answer for something and yet want others to not bring up their religions.  It is because they can some how figure out to say I don't judge I just think its wrong or that their religion says it is a sin so they do not even bother to get to now a person e.g. g*y.  Why should people get to know a christian as a person when they won't do the same?

Edit: So do you have g*y friends?

Answer 3

I am not a religous person.  I know, because I am educated and compassionate, that one's feelings about religon do not necessarily make them one specific way or another.  All Catholics don't believe abortion doctors should be killed, most Muslims are not terrorists nor do they support them.  I believe many of the people on this forum do not have strong, well thought out logic.  Name calling and labeling is easy when they are talking about Christians, but stereotype a minority or a woman and they'd all be up in arms, "Oh my God you racist!!  Don't you know people are individuals?"  It is very double sided, I agree with you.

Answer 4

Because the MSM has painted Christians as judgemental hypocrites.

And people don't have time to get to know others. Most people just don't give a c**p about those who can't help them.

BTW: the Christian industry totally distorts Jesus's message into some money making vehicle. Jesus's teachings were heavily influenced by Yogis and Maharishis. It is only from that context can you truly understand Jesus's teachings. Read "The Yoga of Jesus" (see link) to start your journey into real Christianity.

Answer 5

Your answer here was offensive:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

It is incorrect except as it is your belief and your belief only.  

Don't try to preach here.  You're wasting your energy.

I've known many, many Christians in my life and you know what?  Thank God I'm not a Christian.

ETA:  It's offensive because it isn't true.  It's offensive because you are walking around with the idea that you and only you have a hot line to heaven and everybody who doesn't think like you is wrong.

Answer 6

I don't think that way.  Most of my friends are Christians.  I don't chose to go to church, but I still believe, and my friends don't judge me.  My Mormon neighbors used to try to get me to become Mormon, but I guess they have given up.  I don't think you are stupid, because you are a SAHM, but if you read the book, "The Stepford Wives," I don't think you would want to call yourself one.  They were brainless robots.  You're not brainless.

Answer 7

Wait, but aren't you judgmental and a hypocrite? From your questions and answers, it certainly seems like it.

Answer 8

I have found that most Christians I encounter are indeed judgmental hypocrites. Does that mean I hate Christians? No, because if I did I'd be hating my entire family and most of my friends. And if Christians aren't judging me, how about atheists are the most hated minority in the US?

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?i...

Believe me, in the US if you are a Christian, you are not the one being persecuted against.

Answer 9

Well I have not found you to be a judgemental person but I have a sister who is a fundamentalist who quotes scripture at me and my family constantly. It is such ostentation and bombast and when I try to chat to her she sidelines and ignores me. She has a very shallow understanding of her faith. A Christian attitude to me, is one in which one does not even perhaps mention their faith or implore others to believe but a modest, humble, selfless attitude that is reflected in all things and has nothing to do with the title 'Chrisitian' but the title Human. Anything else is arrogance. My point is people have had negative experiences with christians in real life and come to characterise all by the same traits. Perhaps all you can do, in a christian attitude, is not to voice your thoughts on homosexuality or these things or transgender. Believe what you may in your heart but humbly treat all as above you. There is no need to dissprove homosexuality, as you say God will determine but it doesn't need to be voiced, it riles people up

Chanteuse D'Opera is 100 percent right!! My sis is the complete antithesis

Answer 10

All throughout history 'Christians' have been recorded to believe that the only way Jesus can come back to the earth is if everyone earth be 'converted' to believe/pray/follow/worship Jesus and so have tried their hardest to do just that. It's difficult for people to break habits and beliefs that are AGES old.

Answer 11

Hello again Stepford - I've been waiting for another question from you!

I see from some of the questions that we have both answered that even though we are very similar in some respects, we differ quite a lot in others.  I don't think this is a bad thing, different opinions and beliefs is what makes the world go round and sometimes we all have to just agree to disagree.  It's a shame that some people take it personally when another doesn't agree with their point of view.  For example the question about g*y friends - now I have no issue at all with homosexuality, I would even go so far as to say it's natural... you on the other hand take a very different view, if I understood your comments correctly.  I wouldn't dare to judge you for that, as your opinion is your own to have - just because you don't like or agree with something doesn't make you a bad person!

I'm drifting off topic again - sorry!  I do actually class myself as a Christian, if asked.  I believe in God, I believe in Jesus (in fact, I believe He has spoken to me) and I believe that I will be fortunate enough to see them and my loved ones when I pass away.  However, sadly I tend not to broadcast it due to the automatic response from some people.  I don't know if it is less of an issue in the States, but certainly in my experience, if I said to someone what I just told you, I'd be greeted with "Really?!"  I also think a lot of people tend not believe me too, due to my fairly liberal views on a lot of topics

I think it's a shame that people judge others on their spiritual faith - you really can't tell what a person is like based on their belief system.  There are many nasty, horrible, judgemental Christians and many, many more lovely ones (like you! lol!)  You can't possible generalise - I think, for the most part, the ones that do make a snap decision have a certain level of guilt and/or insecurity themselves, and therefore automatically put up a defensive barrier around people who they assume may judge them on their actions.

Answer 12

I don't know you but very good question, I think it has to do with how Christianity has just became a religion "you follow because your grandparents and parents followed" religion without actually getting deep  into knowing God.

Heck, I'm not perfect and I don't believe anyone else is. I will talk about religion beliefs with friends, but I don't push it on them.

To add, all atheists aren't angels either...I know because I dated one and he was mean spirited when I got more into God, for some to say is just to have a big ego.

Christians have become the new black person: the person to belittle and mock in society.

PEACE

Answer 13

Because so many of them are?

LGBT and abortion are always the way to sort out truly non judgemental Christians - Moby for instance has liberal views and condemns no one. I like the Quakers too, but as you have shown you are as judgemental as they come.

Answer 14

I always find it interesting that people have to tell other people that they are Christian. Shouldn't they know that from how you act and treat people?

You know, it's like being g*y - I don't need to know if you are g*y and I really don't need to know if you are a Christian. I just don't care.

What I care about is how you treat others and if you can be trusted.

As for Christians judging me? I don't care about that either. Being a part of a man made religeon is just not my thang.

Answer 15

crone is right...not all of you are judgmental. those that control your religion are.

once you get control of your leaders then we might be able to all live in peace.

i can't wait to see what you have to say to this.....

*edit*

they are you leaders ....your pastors, ministers, and priests....

they are the ones in the front bashing everyone that isn't like them....and as long as none of the sheep will stand up and say it's wrong then the Sheppard's will keep on and the bashing will continue.

Answer 16

It hard not to feel that they are being judgmental when Christians are telling your 8 year old daughter she a Devil worshiper and that she's going to h**l, or coming to your religious services and throwing rocks at the participants, both of which have happened to friends of mine.  The trouble with most Christians is that they always talk about what the Bible says, but don't look to see if those teachings are reflected in the way they live their lives.  Non-Christians look at how the Christians act and at what they do, and that is how they evaluate what it means to be a Christian, what might actually be the message of Christ is no more relevant to a non-believer than it is to the believers who ignore it, less maybe, since the non-believers don't claim it's true.  Remember that the vast majority of devout and faithful Christians, like the equally vast majority of such Muslims, are not the ones that outsiders see, and if the true Christians choose to remain silent and let the fanatic fringe element speak for them, then that is the public image they should expect to have.

Answer 17

As a majority religion, your religion has a long and bloody history in dealing with others you don't agree with.  Yu may argue that the normal or regular member is not this way etc.. but as long as you refuse to police your own religion and simply hide behind the attitude of "well I don't do that" and let things go on like they are...you will be thought of as judgemental hypocrite.  If your own God came to you and asked..."why did you my children let the fanatics do these terrible things in my name?"   What are you gonna say?  "well gosh... I didn't do it."?   Do you really think that is acceptable?

Answer 18

Because of past experience.  First of all, when one of the first 10 things someone tells me about themself is that they are Christian, I know I'm wasting my time.  I am an athiest.  I am not interested in the concept of God at all.  Therefore, when someone starts talking about it, it is tantamount to me discussing a rash on my butt.  Just not interested.  Also, If it is brought up so early, that usually means it IS important to them.  Why should I waste their time?  My best friend dated this girl for 6 months.  They were getting along great (both always smiling).  They seemed to be a good match.  One day, she walks past me with this pissed off look on her face.  As he tells it, she told him about her faith, he told her he was an athiest and she just told him "I can't be with you" and left.  I don't have time for bigots like that.

Answer 19

These people are ignorant. I don't stereotype Christians. I leave them alone, unless they get in my face.

Answer 20

I don't know why you're giving up.  While I don't come on here trying to offend anybody with my beliefs, I will stand up for them.  Why is it only us Christians who always have to keep quiet about what we believe?  I've put up with enough goofy, stupid, unsubstantiated, and uncalled for claims about my beliefs that it doesn't bother me one bit what they think anymore (by "my beliefs" I mean basic Christian beliefs, not just me personally).  I believe what I believe.  I don't throw it out there all the time, but if the situation is appropriate I'll mention it (it's on my profile because that is about me specifically).

You know this place is screwed up when Priscilla Hilton gets more thumbs up than thumbs down.

People don't really want to listen to Christians, they just see the word and immediately judge you.  Strange isn't it, considering that's what they get on US about?

Answer 21

I think people tend to do that more when someone mentions atheism.

Answer 22

I don't judge people a lot but I sure do hope they'll do good in life and not suffer terrible consequences because of bad choices. Maybe that is considered judgmental. I am only judgmental if people do or say something that reeeaaaaalllly irritates me. For example being a stepford wife. Why would any free human being with a brain like this idea "unless they were a man of course." LOL

Right on Barrow Alaska, like for example I am lumped in with extremist man hating feminists why oh why must I suffer this way. It isn't fair, but human beings don't think at a very high level, we simplify things that shouldn't be simplified and we complicate things that shouldn't be complicated. It really is a tragedy.

Answer 23

You know what, I don't let on that I'm a Christian, I let my actions speak before my words. Because of this, people usually ask me why I do the things I do & I'm honest w. them, if they want to judge me then that's fine. It's not my place to judge or condemn people, life is too short for that & all of us are human, imperfect. Didn't Jesus say "Let he who is w/out sin cast the 1st stone", I believe so.

Answer 24

I know EXACTLY what you mean! I mention that I believe in Jesus Christ, talk about His love for us, and immediately noses start flying out of joint and the 'thumbs down' begin. [sigh]

But, you know, I really shouldn't be surprised. As Ambassadors in a 'foreign land' for Christ, we are just getting the ire that they feel for Him. They hate God, therefore, they hate us.

God bless ya sister in Christ. :o) ♥ ∞

EDIT: Those of us who profess Christ are often called hypocritical for daring to not hold with a popular opinion of societies ills as acceptable behaviour. It's so sad to listen to the wails of woe from the lost. May God grant them understanding for their own salvation. ♥ ∞

Answer 25

Hon: I don't know how you feel about it, but from my perspective, it's our job to try to change minds.

The Jerry Fallwell's of the world have given society the impression of X-ians as bigotous war-mongers h**l bent on ripping everyone a new one when they commit a sin.

It's up to the rational x-ians to try to show them what we think a x-ian should be and more importantly, live our lives in a way that reflects our peaceful loving beliefs and not our subjective interpretations of God's law.

The reason so many people believe that Christians are hypocrites is because there are so many christian hypocrites.

Don't be one, show them you aren't.  It's the best you can do.

BTW on a personal note: The "Hate the sin, not the sinner" philosphy is not the best way to prove you aren't a hypocrite.