Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.
Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc. [/B]
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
Wait... does this still balance with the mass of pro-Christian threads JesusIsAlive makes? Granted they can tend to become less the favorable towards Christians with time and ignorance (from both sides admittedly.)
As to the rest - Peoples experiences and knowledge on this forum is primarily with the forms of Christianity. How many Islamic posters do we have? Few. But many of us come from Christian or lapsed Christian backgrounds. Or are Atheists now. Thus we have a Christian lobby, a more agnostic lobby, and Atheistic lobby and a few Buddhists.
Maybe it is then PC, or whatever, or realising one doesn't know enough to comment that keeps certain posters away from commenting on Islam or Judaism - which is probably better then linking a Chick Tract and claiming it is somehow relevant.
As to Buddhism and Hinduism - they lack the excesses and negative actions of those other three, and the intolerance that can seep into Biblical, Torah, Koran interpretations.
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by RobtardThere are eight JesusisAlive threads on this first page alone. The "anti-Christian" threads seem to predominantly come from only a few members.
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
Eons ago or maybe a year or so... the religion forum was actually a place for discussion, and really wasn't as Christianity focussed if I'm recalling correctly.
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
Most of the anti-Christian threads are really anti-fundamentalist Christian threads.
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
I know, ese. And all these anti-Christian threads piss me off porque they're usually not even agruements: its just some dumb fool venting his anger.
I suppose I could start an anti-Hindu thread. Here are some ideas for a title: "Reincarnation is a Load of Crap" or "Do You Honestly Believe That Cow Over There is Your Dead Grandmother???".
Originally posted by Quiero Mota
I know, ese. And all these anti-Christian threads piss me off porque they're usually not even agruements: its just some dumb fool venting his anger.I suppose I could start an anti-Hindu thread. Here are some ideas for a title: "Reincarnation is a Load of Crap" or "Do You Honestly Believe That Cow Over There is Your Dead Grandmother???".
I absolutely agree with you.
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
I've asked this same questin numerous times, but got not a single satisfactory answer.
As far as Judaism and Islam go, the reason noone posts anything in those threads is because it is politically incorrect to say anything regarding those religions and people.
However, talking about Christians in an every derogatry or otherwise way, is perfectly acceptable, it seems.
Certain people believe that being from the West somehow gives you the ''bigotry free'' card.
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
Because the majority of the people here are Christian. Hence we tend to polarize.
I'm willing to bet that there si a disporportionate representation of Chirstinas and non-religous people here, simply because this is an english speaking website...impling that not only to you know enlgish....you have frequent internet access.
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
The reason is simple: Christianity is the majority religion, and most people with much power, such as politicians, etc., happen to be Christian.
Whoever is on top, holding most of the cards, pretty much enforcing thier ideals onto those with less power are going to be hated....
Judaism and Islam are just as valid and flawed as Christianity in every way, however, Islam only has that much power in the Arab regions....Judaism has very little power anywhere you go....
Christianity unfortunately holds more political ties to it than any other religion, and therefore, it will be hated, regardless of whose in the right or wrong.
Every religion has thier faults, but Hinduism and Buddhism as of now are not responsible for any major social oppression or political controversy.
Hinduism was ONCE regarded as dangerous when the Kali-worshipping Zealots called "The Thuggee" went on rampant killing sprees in India and England sacraficing innocent people to "the Goddess of Death and Destruction"
The Thuggee met thier demise, and as of now that threat is over, and they are no longer subject to popular critique. However, Muslims and Christians alike seem to be critisized veryyy much nowadays. Unfortunately, these two religions are behind much of the conflict that is occuring today...Islam is blamed for all this terrorism, while Christianity is blamed for social ignorance and prejudice.
I understand why Muslims and Christians would be upset about this....but if this really upsets you guys so much, then DO something about it....don't just whine and complain on KMC, be active, and represent your Faith publicly the way you would want it to be known.
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
We're living in a age of science/technological and skepticism. Faith will eventually decrease in the presence of scientific research. The issue isn't the sciences of course. It's the people who take them and use them to disprove the religions. This could be done for academic purposes or simply a personal agenda. Maybe even a rebelion...or just pure speculation.
Originally posted by RobtardBecause the majorityof KMC is American, and most Americans are Christian. (KMC's most common religion is also Christian).
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
Re: Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by xmarksthespot
Eons ago or maybe a year or so... the religion forum was actually a place for discussion, and really wasn't as Christianity focussed if I'm recalling correctly.
Man, I thought I was crazy ror something...but that did actually exist, right? I mean with good threads and good posters to discuss them...
Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Robtard
I see that the majority of the 'Religion Forum' threads are anti-Christian (and it's offshoots) and yes, I am guilty of posting similar said sentiments too. [B]Why is this though? Considering that Judaism and Islam have similar views on the topics that most people grip on Christianity about, i.e. Creation, The Afterlife etc.Also, what about Hinduism and Buddhism... They do not have their faults? [/B]
Most religions are not out to convert people. Christianity and slightly Islam are the strongest two religions that place value on conversion, that I am aware of.
Given this, Christianity is a religion that almost everyone has come into direct contact with, and nearly everyone has an opinion of good or bad, seldom in between.
Most Christians are very vocal in their attacks on other religions, it only stands to reason that the most common denominator between those in earshot of these Christians is that they are, or are not, Christian. Christians unite their opposition by being in the opposition's face. Also, Christians tend to lump their opposition into one group of people that are going to hell, Christians unite their opposition by their own language.
There are various Christian groups, I myself am Mormon, and consider Mormons to be Christian. I strongly disagree with some points of mainstream Christianity's beliefs. I thus attack the logic of such beliefs, hence my most recent thread, "2 Timothy 3:16."
Another thing I have noticed: Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists, etc. typically seem to be decent people, and Christians tend to be hypocritical, imo.
Re: Re: Why so many Anti-Christian threads?
Originally posted by Regret
Most religions are not out to convert people. Christianity and slightly Islam are the strongest two religions that place value on conversion, that I am aware of.
Slightly Islam???? 🤨
They're just as bad, if not worse, than Christians.
This is actually kind of ironic.
This forum has become rather polarized toward Christianity...most either wholly advocate it, or they feel the need to point out its faults.
Ironic, then, because most organized religions, and indeed many other mythologies as well, involve pairs of polarized opposites (for example: the duality of Jesus as God and Man, or the statues that represent dual worlds of body and spirit that adorn the gateways to many Buddhist temples). But the point is the unification of the duality into the one (The 3-in-1 of the Holy Trinity, one ultimate state of consciousness, unity with all of mankind, etc.).
Forgive me for trying to draw a parellel that is tenuous at best, and probably doesn't exist at all. But there might be a bit of wisdom inherent in there if we all tried to walk a more 'middle path' as it comes to dealing with Christianity (or any religion).