Hi I'm Tania! I'm pretty new here :)

[tnwriter]

Hi everyone!

I'm new, just joined yesterday. Its nice to see a great Christian website where Christians from around the world can connect and support one another.

The word "Christian" today has become a dirty word among many non-Christians and just people in general. Its saddening that Christian voices are being smothered, we are mocked and taunted on other websites just because we believe in Jesus and The Bible.

Atheists, Agnostics and others "claim" to be tolerant, easygoing, understanding and accepting but when Christian beliefs are shared or even if we as Christians stand up for ourselves, we are booed, down voted and ridiculed.

Someone on a different, extremely popular website posted a picture with a blog about how a Moslem woman was unfortunately beaten to death by extremists in her country, which is indeed extremely sad and horrible.

However, the very first comment after she posted this blog was that: "Religion is the root of all evil. If it weren't for religion, this horrible crime would not have happened to this woman." Then a general blanket statement was made by this commenter: "Christians hate Jews and Moslems, Moslems hate Christians and Jews, and Jews hate Christians and Moslems and its all a merry circle of hate."

I immediately replied: "Christianity is not a religion of hate. Christianity does not teach or advocate hate, intolerance and violence. Christianity is about love and forgiveness." After writing this I was instantly attacked that my statement was untrue and that I was the same as Moslems who repeat the oft cliched statement that "what happened to the poor woman was not true Islamic behavior,"
I was attacked by several people for my statement on Christianity and only received 5 votes, whereas the first commenter who gladly blamed all religions, and accused Christians of hating Jews and Moslems received a grand total of 190 up votes!

I'm not surprised because like I mentioned earlier Christianity has become quite unpopular in the world today, and Christian voices are being stifled and we are almost treated like criminals.
Atheists who claim to be tolerant, yet treat Christians badly and unfairly exhibit the same spirit/character traits that they accuse Christians of having. Its quite ironic when you think of it.
If only everyone would follow the example of Jesus and uproot hate from their hearts, there would be peace and harmony in the world.

 

[blue_ladybug]

Welcome to CC. This forum is only for introducing yourself. Your OP is more appropriate for the bible forum. Would you like me to ask a mod to move it there for you?

 

[Amazing-Grace]

Hi everyone!

I'm new, just joined yesterday. Its nice to see a great Christian website where Christians from around the world can connect and support one another.

The word "Christian" today has become a dirty word among many non-Christians and just people in general. Its saddening that Christian voices are being smothered, we are mocked and taunted on other websites just because we believe in Jesus and The Bible.

Atheists, Agnostics and others "claim" to be tolerant, easygoing, understanding and accepting but when Christian beliefs are shared or even if we as Christians stand up for ourselves, we are booed, down voted and ridiculed.

Someone on a different, extremely popular website posted a picture with a blog about how a Moslem woman was unfortunately beaten to death by extremists in her country, which is indeed extremely sad and horrible.

However, the very first comment after she posted this blog was that: "Religion is the root of all evil. If it weren't for religion, this horrible crime would not have happened to this woman." Then a general blanket statement was made by this commenter: "Christians hate Jews and Moslems, Moslems hate Christians and Jews, and Jews hate Christians and Moslems and its all a merry circle of hate."

I immediately replied: "Christianity is not a religion of hate. Christianity does not teach or advocate hate, intolerance and violence. Christianity is about love and forgiveness." After writing this I was instantly attacked that my statement was untrue and that I was the same as Moslems who repeat the oft cliched statement that "what happened to the poor woman was not true Islamic behavior,"
I was attacked by several people for my statement on Christianity and only received 5 votes, whereas the first commenter who gladly blamed all religions, and accused Christians of hating Jews and Moslems received a grand total of 190 up votes!

I'm not surprised because like I mentioned earlier Christianity has become quite unpopular in the world today, and Christian voices are being stifled and we are almost treated like criminals.
Atheists who claim to be tolerant, yet treat Christians badly and unfairly exhibit the same spirit/character traits that they accuse Christians of having. Its quite ironic when you think of it.
If only everyone would follow the example of Jesus and uproot hate from their hearts, there would be peace and harmony in the world.

Hello Tania and welcome to CC, your thoughts echo that of many of us here, Christianity is often considered a dirty word in today's society and it is often grouped with other religions tarring it with the same brush as Islam for instance. I often feel that today it is easier to come out as "gay" than a Christian but it is all prophecy coming into fruition. Sad times...

I look forward to seeing you around here, God bless you.

 

[Huglife]

Welcome to our family tiana

 

[tnwriter]

Welcome to CC. This forum is only for introducing yourself. Your OP is more appropriate for the bible forum. Would you like me to ask a mod to move it there for you?

Hi Blue_ladybug, yes, that would be fine!

 

[tnwriter]

Thank you Huglife! Blessings to you and your family!

 

[tnwriter]

Hello Amazing Grace, thank you for your encouraging words, yes I do agree that today its so much easier to come out as gay, bi, and all the others alphabets except for Christian! I'm so glad there is a forum like this that Christians can come together and encourage each other in the faith! Blessings to you and your family as well!

 

[Blain]

Money is not the root of all evil religion is not the root of all evil either if one wishes to find the root of all evil perhaps a good place to start is within our own hearts. Christianity is the most hated religion even more so than satanism or Islam which encourages the death of anyone who is not for their God and actually it's kind of funny in an ironic way that being gay and really being anything immoral is far more accepted than being a Christian.

But this was prophesied by Jesus himself that this kind of generation would pop it's head and eventually just by claiming the name Christ will lead to death period not just in some countries but all countries

 

[tnwriter]

Hi Blaine, you are quite right, prophecy is being fulfilled as the Bible said in the last days men's hearts will become desperately wicked and what is good will be deemed evil and what is evil will be accepted and entertained as wonderful (I'm paraphrasing of course)
I have good Christian friends who are raising two beautiful lovely daughters who are well behaved, courteous, soft spoken and nice. Non Christians frown on them and wonder whats "wrong" cause the girls are well behaved and sit so quietly, don't talk back etc. while their own kids are running wild, behaving atrocious. Apparently the well behaved children are seen as abnormal or "something wrong"or "not acting like kids"! This is what the world has come to. Even when I'm at the store with my daughter, and if she has a tantrum and asks for something, and I say no, people frown at me. One lady and many others too told me that I should give my daughter "whatever she wants". Apparently "discipline" has also become a dirty word, lol!

 

[Blain]

Hi Blaine, you are quite right, prophecy is being fulfilled as the Bible said in the last days men's hearts will become desperately wicked and what is good will be deemed evil and what is evil will be accepted and entertained as wonderful (I'm paraphrasing of course)
I have good Christian friends who are raising two beautiful lovely daughters who are well behaved, courteous, soft spoken and nice. Non Christians frown on them and wonder whats "wrong" cause the girls are well behaved and sit so quietly, don't talk back etc. while their own kids are running wild, behaving atrocious. Apparently the well behaved children are seen as abnormal or "something wrong"or "not acting like kids"! This is what the world has come to. Even when I'm at the store with my daughter, and if she has a tantrum and asks for something, and I say no, people frown at me. One lady and many others too told me that I should give my daughter "whatever she wants". Apparently "discipline" has also become a dirty word, lol!

when I was a kid we didn't things near as bad as today cussing was almost non existent with kids or else they would fear what was coming but today I know seven year olds who are more perverted and speak far more fluently than a lot of adults they know cuss words and sexual puns and phrases I am oblivious to

 

[tnwriter]

Yes, exactly! Seems like children who are from certain non-Christian homes are basically left to run riot or not be raised at all. The TV does the raising and the parents are more engrossed with their cell phones and video games than disciplining or teaching their kids. Actually the word "discipline" would not ever cross their mind or be a part of their vocabulary. And then of course they pick up all kinds of rubbish from their peers at school etc. This is probably why kids today seem more precocious than several years ago.

 

[Huglife]

Writer your op is very good. I would post it in the bdf like blue said

 

[tnwriter]

Hi Huglife! Forgive me for my ignorance, but what is OP?And how can I post it to dbf, I'm not sure I know how to do that, thanks! Blessings!

 

[TemporaryCircumstances]

Hi everyone!

I'm new, just joined yesterday. Its nice to see a great Christian website where Christians from around the world can connect and support one another.

The word "Christian" today has become a dirty word among many non-Christians and just people in general. Its saddening that Christian voices are being smothered, we are mocked and taunted on other websites just because we believe in Jesus and The Bible.

Atheists, Agnostics and others "claim" to be tolerant, easygoing, understanding and accepting but when Christian beliefs are shared or even if we as Christians stand up for ourselves, we are booed, down voted and ridiculed.

Someone on a different, extremely popular website posted a picture with a blog about how a Moslem woman was unfortunately beaten to death by extremists in her country, which is indeed extremely sad and horrible.

However, the very first comment after she posted this blog was that: "Religion is the root of all evil. If it weren't for religion, this horrible crime would not have happened to this woman." Then a general blanket statement was made by this commenter: "Christians hate Jews and Moslems, Moslems hate Christians and Jews, and Jews hate Christians and Moslems and its all a merry circle of hate."

I immediately replied: "Christianity is not a religion of hate. Christianity does not teach or advocate hate, intolerance and violence. Christianity is about love and forgiveness." After writing this I was instantly attacked that my statement was untrue and that I was the same as Moslems who repeat the oft cliched statement that "what happened to the poor woman was not true Islamic behavior,"
I was attacked by several people for my statement on Christianity and only received 5 votes, whereas the first commenter who gladly blamed all religions, and accused Christians of hating Jews and Moslems received a grand total of 190 up votes!

I'm not surprised because like I mentioned earlier Christianity has become quite unpopular in the world today, and Christian voices are being stifled and we are almost treated like criminals.
Atheists who claim to be tolerant, yet treat Christians badly and unfairly exhibit the same spirit/character traits that they accuse Christians of having. Its quite ironic when you think of it.
If only everyone would follow the example of Jesus and uproot hate from their hearts, there would be peace and harmony in the world.

You know what's funny?
When I was introduced to Judaism on my journey through finding Christ I was told it is a "Peace and love" centered religion; and helping others and spreading live and kindness is one of the things they take seriously...
But, while... well I never converted just believed I guess but during all that every single lesson I was taught was ridiculing Christians.
So eventually I was like you know what... so much for love and acceptance and found God
Now every lesson I learn in Christianity is not from people but from God and His word and is a LOT less hateful.



(You also have half my name LOL)

 

[TemporaryCircumstances]

Yes, exactly! Seems like children who are from certain non-Christian homes are basically left to run riot or not be raised at all. The TV does the raising and the parents are more engrossed with their cell phones and video games than disciplining or teaching their kids. Actually the word "discipline" would not ever cross their mind or be a part of their vocabulary. And then of course they pick up all kinds of rubbish from their peers at school etc. This is probably why kids today seem more precocious than several years ago.

Ummmm....excuse me lol......
Guess what home I'm from? XD

 

[JPPT1974]

Hello my friend! Feel free to post. Do not be shy at all. God bless!

 

[Grandpa]

To the outsider, label them atheist or agnostic, there really is no difference between Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

All three are trying to follow rules imposed upon them by their religion with severe consequences for breaking those rules.

A lot of the rules the 3 religions follow are similar.

And then all three claim to be a religion of peace.


People from the outside don't know who is lying and who is telling the truth. From their perspective all of them are lying. And its pretty much true. All of them are lying. You know why? Because there are people who take advantage of beliefs and philosophies for their own gain. Some are physically violent, some are intellectually violent.


The truth is that any who seek God by faith and believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him will have to gain knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is in all 3 religions books.


John 14:6 [FONT=&quot]Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.[/FONT]

 

[eternally-gratefull]

Hi everyone!

I'm new, just joined yesterday. Its nice to see a great Christian website where Christians from around the world can connect and support one another.

The word "Christian" today has become a dirty word among many non-Christians and just people in general. Its saddening that Christian voices are being smothered, we are mocked and taunted on other websites just because we believe in Jesus and The Bible.

Atheists, Agnostics and others "claim" to be tolerant, easygoing, understanding and accepting but when Christian beliefs are shared or even if we as Christians stand up for ourselves, we are booed, down voted and ridiculed.

Someone on a different, extremely popular website posted a picture with a blog about how a Moslem woman was unfortunately beaten to death by extremists in her country, which is indeed extremely sad and horrible.

However, the very first comment after she posted this blog was that: "Religion is the root of all evil. If it weren't for religion, this horrible crime would not have happened to this woman." Then a general blanket statement was made by this commenter: "Christians hate Jews and Moslems, Moslems hate Christians and Jews, and Jews hate Christians and Moslems and its all a merry circle of hate."

I immediately replied: "Christianity is not a religion of hate. Christianity does not teach or advocate hate, intolerance and violence. Christianity is about love and forgiveness." After writing this I was instantly attacked that my statement was untrue and that I was the same as Moslems who repeat the oft cliched statement that "what happened to the poor woman was not true Islamic behavior,"
I was attacked by several people for my statement on Christianity and only received 5 votes, whereas the first commenter who gladly blamed all religions, and accused Christians of hating Jews and Moslems received a grand total of 190 up votes!

I'm not surprised because like I mentioned earlier Christianity has become quite unpopular in the world today, and Christian voices are being stifled and we are almost treated like criminals.
Atheists who claim to be tolerant, yet treat Christians badly and unfairly exhibit the same spirit/character traits that they accuse Christians of having. Its quite ironic when you think of it.
If only everyone would follow the example of Jesus and uproot hate from their hearts, there would be peace and harmony in the world.

1.Welcome, I hope you find your visit and stay here pleasant, it can get nasty in here also.
2. Remember, Amy people do hate in the name of Christ (the Romans vs the protestants, and the Christians vs the Muslims, caused massive bloodshed and loss of life on both sides)
3. You will see in here, Christians hate other christians based on certtain topics. and it can get nasty.


Just remember those people who have doubts, they have reason to doubt, because of all the hate I just showed. We need to show them the love, and say yes, Many christians or people in the name of God has done that, But that is not christianity, And it may open the door to share christ with them.. And it may not.. They may still hate you, But at least you tried.

 

[eternally-gratefull]

Hi Blaine, you are quite right, prophecy is being fulfilled as the Bible said in the last days men's hearts will become desperately wicked and what is good will be deemed evil and what is evil will be accepted and entertained as wonderful (I'm paraphrasing of course)
I have good Christian friends who are raising two beautiful lovely daughters who are well behaved, courteous, soft spoken and nice. Non Christians frown on them and wonder whats "wrong" cause the girls are well behaved and sit so quietly, don't talk back etc. while their own kids are running wild, behaving atrocious. Apparently the well behaved children are seen as abnormal or "something wrong"or "not acting like kids"! This is what the world has come to. Even when I'm at the store with my daughter, and if she has a tantrum and asks for something, and I say no, people frown at me. One lady and many others too told me that I should give my daughter "whatever she wants". Apparently "discipline" has also become a dirty word, lol!

look at the two running for president, this proves what you just said..

 

[Adstar]

Hi everyone!

I'm new, just joined yesterday. Its nice to see a great Christian website where Christians from around the world can connect and support one another.

The word "Christian" today has become a dirty word among many non-Christians and just people in general. Its saddening that Christian voices are being smothered, we are mocked and taunted on other websites just because we believe in Jesus and The Bible.

Atheists, Agnostics and others "claim" to be tolerant, easygoing, understanding and accepting but when Christian beliefs are shared or even if we as Christians stand up for ourselves, we are booed, down voted and ridiculed.

Someone on a different, extremely popular website posted a picture with a blog about how a Moslem woman was unfortunately beaten to death by extremists in her country, which is indeed extremely sad and horrible.

However, the very first comment after she posted this blog was that: "Religion is the root of all evil. If it weren't for religion, this horrible crime would not have happened to this woman." Then a general blanket statement was made by this commenter: "Christians hate Jews and Moslems, Moslems hate Christians and Jews, and Jews hate Christians and Moslems and its all a merry circle of hate."

I immediately replied: "Christianity is not a religion of hate. Christianity does not teach or advocate hate, intolerance and violence. Christianity is about love and forgiveness." After writing this I was instantly attacked that my statement was untrue and that I was the same as Moslems who repeat the oft cliched statement that "what happened to the poor woman was not true Islamic behavior,"
I was attacked by several people for my statement on Christianity and only received 5 votes, whereas the first commenter who gladly blamed all religions, and accused Christians of hating Jews and Moslems received a grand total of 190 up votes!

I'm not surprised because like I mentioned earlier Christianity has become quite unpopular in the world today, and Christian voices are being stifled and we are almost treated like criminals.
Atheists who claim to be tolerant, yet treat Christians badly and unfairly exhibit the same spirit/character traits that they accuse Christians of having. Its quite ironic when you think of it.
If only everyone would follow the example of Jesus and uproot hate from their hearts, there would be peace and harmony in the world.

Hi tnwriter and welcome aboard CC...

Yes the world is in the process of falling away from the love of the truth of Christianity and evil and hatred is on the rise.. But we who know the truth will hold on to our awesome hope in Jesus .. The haters can say and do what they will say and do.. We have the Eternal victory.. We know how it is all going to end.. The hatred and resistance to Jesus is self defeating to those who are deluded with their anti Jesus mindsets... We who believe are Eternally blessed... Remember that when persecution comes upon you..