Christians and the church

I hate the church and after watching Bride and Prejudice I remember one of the reasons I walked away from the church so many years ago . They are a bunch of holier than thou hippacrittes . It breaks up families , causes ill feeling and wars . A god who can judge and send people to hell for being different is not the god I want anything to do with . Love should be unconditional and not judge . Love comes above all else . My love for my kids is unconditional and non judgemental as it should be for any parent . If I had my way I would blow up every church and preacher of any faith for spewing hate and prejudice .

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carpediem · 61-69, M

@Rhode57 LOL.. my mom is a practicing Christian. And despite your categorization of her, she is in fact a loving forgiving and nice person. She simply worships in her own way and doesn't push her beliefs on anyone at all.

I don't feel threatened by any religion at all. I've read the bible and take from it what I feel is important. I can tell you this, I don't go around bashing people for the religion they choose to practice.

Maybe my simple view is a result of where I live, the United States. We have freedom of religion here and respecting another person's religious choices is not just a matter of respect for others, it's baked into our way of life. The same goes for freedom of speech. Not to say there aren't some people who share the radical view you do relative to blowing things up and hating someone because you think they hate others. Although.,.. that is a rather confusing and ridiculous statement don't you think?

Rhode57 · 56-60, M

@carpediem No not at all . Religion causes ill feeling and wars . I am yet to meet a so called christian who doesnt judge others .

carpediem · 61-69, M

@Rhode57 Sorry for you. I know plenty. But surely by your statements you are judging others you haven't even met. No offense, but the person I see causing ill feelings, judging others and essentially being a hypocrite here is you.

I suggest you calm down and don't judge 32% of the world's population because you feel someone insulted you by judging you. Relax.

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven

Rhode57 · 56-60, M

@carpediem
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven
You sound like you really believe this . Sadly in the real world it is far from true , sorry to burst your bubble .

carpediem · 61-69, M

@Rhode57 I’m not a church goer. But I do make an attempt at applying some of the lessons in my life. My bubble is far from being burst. But it sure look like yours has been.

I feel bad for you being in a position to judge others as being such awful people. It sounds like someone hurt you and you aren’t man enough to get past it. Maybe therapy would help. Being so bitter is not a good way to spend your life.

Whatever. Be bitter. 🤷‍♂️ Each to his own