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Than* Christianity. And its because if any other is attacked, they feel they'd be accused of Nazism or racism.
Way I see it, they're all subject to intense scrutiny and negative perlustration. If such religious sects wish to be so open about their attitudes, they should learn to accept resistance and objection. But really, what I'm saying here is nothing new, and could have been just as easily found on a blog somewhere. Still, I suppose its a tad more original than the usual crap!
Yeah it basically is. Nobody else bashes other beliefs in America because I've noticed a lot of it towards Christianity.
I'm not really surprised that people are bashing Christians.
After all it says in Matthew 5:11-12, "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Yeah it basically is. Nobody else bashes other beliefs in America because I've noticed a lot of it towards Christianity.
That is complete BS. Fox bashes liberals and socialists, MSN bashes conservatives. People of ambiguous Middle-Eastern ethnicity have been attacked and killed (sometimes BY Christians) for "looking Muslim". Feminists get bashed, and so do people who espouse gender roles. Vegetarians and vegans get called "tree-huggers" and meat eaters are the "cause of animal suffering".
EVERYONE has their beliefs challenged....and that is a good thing. That is how people grow. How society progresses from one stage to the next.
You can play the victim if you want, but it shows how blind and self-centered and ignorant you are. In America, Christians are the dominant majority. All of our presidents have believed in God and the majority were Christian.
THERE ARE MORE CHRISTIANS IN AMERICA THAN ANY OTHER FORM OF BELIEF. And you have the audacity to have a persecution complex.
Or a Muslim. They get it pretty hard in the US. You would be hard pressed to find much political persecution against christians in the US but Muslims get it from high up power players. Heck even other religious groups attempt to infringe on Muslims rights or rally against them, the ACLJ tried to block a group of Muslims from erecting a place of worship.
Very true. I mentioned atheism and nihilism because I can speak to both personally. Muslims also face a lot of hate speech and other intolerance in the U.S. (certainly more than Christians).
You don't even have to be a Muslim. Just being Middle Eastern people assume you're a Muslim, and the the 9-11 stereotype that is very much still present in America.
Same here. Which is why I had to ask. I have gotten that sort of reply sarcastically from people before, usually when they are also doing something stupid like conflating it with things it has nothing to do with.
I tend to keep my nihilistic views to myself in my day to day exchanges with people I know. I hate doing it, but usually I do not feel I have much of a choice. People get really weird around nihilism.
True. Although, I do not myself find the lack of purpose and meaning to be depressing; quite the opposite, actually. Most people attach a lot of significance to those things though, and get insecure very quickly when their assumed certainty is challenged. It is something of a curiosity to me that so many people are incapable of living their lives without some sense of external validation... I generally do not have the time or patience to deal with the insecurities of other people that inevitably surface when I broach my nihilism with them; easier to keep it to myself.
I love the way you answer debates with so much truth and you get bashed for it. It proves that you are right because of all the red buttons you push. Keep up the great work Scom.
You need to stop encouraging and saying false statements. You guys can't complain that Christians are the only people who get bashed. Everyone gets bashed.
Cartman I and just saying it because I see it with my own eyes 24/7 and I am not complaining what I have to complain for? My lord and savior Jesus Christ gives my the power to stand strong against the bashing friend.
That's why we are different human beings because we see things differently. I support Him because He actually knows what He is talking about most of the time. The bible talks about it and I know that you don't believe it is prove but it is to us because it was written by the inspiration of God to men. You have you own faith or whatever and I have mine. God is sovereign He lets you choose and that's what I love about Him. He doesn't make you do anything.
Well, the people who actually read what Srom writes notice when he makes false statements. Us telling him how he made a false statement isn't a bad thing, or an attack on Christianity. You picked a terrible opportunity to chime in the way you did because Srom said something incorrect and you claimed he speaks the truth so often.
I support Him because He actually knows what He is talking about most of the time.
I believe you capitalized He and Him incorrectly here. That would indicate you are talking about God, but it sounds like that is in reference to Srom. Just an FYI.
You are right Cartman I am sorry that I said something to offend most of you here but you got to understand that the Bible again I know you don't believe it talks about these things coming to pass. It's made perfect to us because it is God instructions to us. We got to defend God the best way we can and not dodge easy questions. Lol sorry I didn't notice I did that you are right there. Even in school I had a bad grade because I told the teacher I only capitalize He when I am talking about Jesus. Thank you for knowing what I mean't.
You are right Cartman I am sorry that I said something to offend most of you here but you got to understand that the Bible again I know you don't believe it talks about these things coming to pass.
What? I am not offended, I think you are just wrong. Usually I think people are wrong and I am offended, but this is just a case of thinking you made an incorrect statement.
It's made perfect to us because it is God instructions to us. We got to defend God the best way we can and not dodge easy questions.
I wasn't talking about the Bible at all. I am not sure where you are going with this. I am fine with you living according to the Bible, but it bothers me when other people have to change to accommodate that. I imagine you feel the same way and we hit an impasse.
Lol sorry I didn't notice I did that you are right there. Even in school I had a bad grade because I told the teacher I only capitalize He when I am talking about Jesus. Thank you for knowing what I mean't.
I first read it and knew you were talking about Srom, but I read it a second time and it threw me off because I wasn't sure any more. Hehe.
What? I am not offended, I think you are just wrong. Usually I think people are wrong and I am offended, but this is just a case of thinking you made an incorrect statement.
We are different and we have our own way of seeing things just apart of the test.
I wasn't talking about the Bible at all. I am not sure where you are going with this. I am fine with you living according to the Bible, but it bothers me when other people have to change to accommodate that. I imagine you feel the same way and we hit an impasse.
I put the Bible to show you what I stand my ground with and yes I deal with it everyday at work people bashing me and my faith like crazy but I learned to listen and show love.
We are different and we have our own way of seeing things just apart of the test.
You are being too religious for me to respond, no offense. I guess I am saying that I saw it as you seeing things a different way and separate from what I said so I was not offended.
I put the Bible to show you what I stand my ground with and yes I deal with it everyday at work people bashing me and my faith like crazy but I learned to listen and show love.
I see where you are coming from, I just don't understand why you are coming from there if that makes any sense. It isn't a big deal to bring up the Bible though. I wasn't saying that Christians aren't being bashed. I was saying that Christians aren't the only people to be bashed. When someone says that only Christians get bashed they are ignoring all of the bashing that everyone else takes, plus ignoring the bashing that Christians do to others. I wouldn't be surprised if you felt there was Christian bashing going on.
At least you understand me and what I am trying to say somewhat again I am not perfect and some of this I try to explain the best I can because trust it is very hard but like I said I just watch and listen. I haven't been around the world to see who else is getting bashed but I know what's going on where I am now.
You know what Cartman I can honestly say that you are the coolest Atheist I met. You might not believe us Christians but you will listen when you aren't getting judged. That's something I am against is judging because God is the only judge it takes Him to change peoples hearts not us Christians. it's our job to be kind and love everyone as they are but not support their campaign if it's against God's will. I hope you can tell that I am your friend and know that I am not out here to attack you but to kill you with kindness. =)
You know what Cartman I can honestly say that you are the coolest Atheist I met.
Sweet!
You might not believe us Christians but you will listen when you aren't getting judged. That's something I am against is judging because God is the only judge it takes Him to change peoples hearts not us Christians. it's our job to be kind and love everyone as they are but not support their campaign if it's against God's will. I hope you can tell that I am your friend and know that I am not out here to attack you but to kill you with kindness. =)
Super sweet!
I am trying not to be mean to Christians, but sometimes I can't help myself. I think all of the hell talk is the judging that you are against. When I hear Christians condemning people to hell it bothers me and I speak up. I have come to the conclusion that you aren't all bad, and I am trying to give you guys some leeway. Srom has some problems, but he isn't beyond help. I think Srom is young and less mature and doesn't fully realize the impact of his words. Srom is the least troublesome though because he is a good person. I think he gets so "Christian" he says things he doesn't really mean.
Believe it or not but my best friend is an Atheist and he cusses up a storm but when he comes around me he knows to stop and show some respect because he knows that I am not out there to condemn him but show him God's love and He is soaking it in like a sponge. To me that's the biggest victory me knowing that at the end of the day that someone actually listens to me. That's what wrong with all Christians because they down actually take the time to go into the dark and be a light and shut up and listen to people. I am not perfect and never will be but I can tell you that I can stand on the tallest building and say with my arms out that I do need a savior. That why I have God in my heart because His love is amazing and can save many lives if you use it right. Trust God has given us the power to use it right.
First of all, many of the users arguing no seem to think the question is implying "Christian Bashing" is the only form of hat speech in America. That is definitely not true, but it is not what we are arguing. I think it is true that "Christian Bashing" is the trendiest form of hate speech. For some reason, it i considered acceptable to ridicule the beliefs of this religion, solely because it is the most widespread.
First of all, many of the users arguing no seem to think the question is implying "Christian Bashing" is the only form of hat speech in America.
The only person who said that was the Christian who was complaining.
That is definitely not true, but it is not what we are arguing.
One Christian did.
I think it is true that "Christian Bashing" is the trendiest form of hate speech. For some reason, it i considered acceptable to ridicule the beliefs of this religion, solely because it is the most widespread.
That actually seems to be the common theme in this debate.
Christian bashing is hate speech, yet it's not the new, or most popular form. It's been around for virtually as long as other religions besides Christianity have been around.
I'm assuming OP is a Christian. Well I'm sorry to tell you this but your religion isn't the only one being targeted for criticism.
"To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas-even if they are sincerely held beliefs-is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed." -Rowan Atkinson