Someone Please Explain to Me Why Christians Judge

Somebody said that about Kennedy? Wow. Just, wow. That's wrong. I'm not catholic, and I'd never say that somebody didn't deserve a proper burial. Sheesh! I guess it's just human nature to judge people, but you're right, Christians shouldn't judge.

Hi ZepyrSun and anyone else interested, I am a Christian and I will tell you that the bible does infact say that we are to judge others! However its more in a holding them accountable way. We are NOT to judge their faith, or their relationship with God. But we are to judge their actions. If someone claims to be a christian yet doesn't live their life accordingly, we are told to judge their actions. They are setting a bad example, therefore may hinder anyone who is new to christianity. We are to "judge" people by the fruit of their life! A good tree bears good fruit and vice versa. But we are not to judge on their eternal judgement, that is left for God and only God to do! As Chrisitans, we want to bring more people to the understanding of Christ andfor them to have eternal life in his kingdom! We are told to be the "salt of the earth and a light to the world"! But we can't do that without holding others accountable for their actions. Hope I didn't confuse or offend anyone. Have a Blessed Day

I've often wondered the same thing. What ever hapened to "judge not, lest ye be judged?" In my family there are four very different branches of Christianity represented (one the religion I was raised with, one the religion of my step-dad's family, one my husband's religion, and one the religion that a number of his daughters converted to) and I just shut off religion, because if I favoured one, I'd have to favour them all. My husband never pushed his religion on me, but those in his church tried to push him into pushing me, and tried to push me themselves.

If a group or society have set up a code of conduct,Laws, or rules to govern the actions of those within that society,anyone seen not to be adhering to those rules will find themselves in a position to be judged by those who do follow them.It then depends on what those who enforce the Law decide should be the outcome of the transgression..does it warrant a talking to,prayer,ostracism,or a Prison Term or worse? How does it work out for an infraction by someone who's not a member of that society? The "Golden Rule" covers much..http://www.teachingvalues.com/goldenrule.html

I have often wondered the same thing! THey study the BIble then act like they are better then anyone....they have an attitude.....well it says in the Bible to be humble...yet they are some of the biggest blowhards and very judgemental! I thought that was God's department!

In fact, what we see in the Bible is not to judge anyone, for if we do judge or pass judgement on other, we too will be judge. So, the only things worth discussing here is, to my belief, let's not judge our fellow men. When we think or ask why people pass judgement of judge, then that is exactly what we are also doing. Anyway, the only thing or reason that i can think of is those are people who cannot see the splinter in their eyes. Maybe those people might also be trying to protect the religion itself, because one little bending of rule can led to more in the future. The important thing is we should learn from it and not become a stumbling block to others.

Its human nature to judge people, its not right but its something people do to make themselves feel better. I've done it and I'm not proud of it. I think you are putting Christians up there and then pretending they are supposed to be perfect in every way, that is not the case. We are all sinners in the sight of God but that also comes with forgiveness if you know Christ. Don't lump all people who say they are Christians and judge as the authorities of their religion, they are not spokenpeople for all of us.

I think it's because their christians? lol. I've seen so many christian judge other people. But I do not think of it nemore, I'm just getting annoyed. lol ^_^ I thought they were the one who understands more because they are devoted and close to god, I thought is not correct and I see most of them, uhmm like when your not one of them, you'll get bullied? I dunno what's the term in english it's like they make fun of you. lol ^_^

Wow! that's very rude, i call these hypocrite people, this is indeed giving Christianity a very bad name. not to mention that they even pick on late Senator Kennedy, i believe that remark is immature, the old man gave his best even though he wasn't that appealing like his other brothers who got killed. they just don't follow the Christian Principles, or just too basic reading the bible.

These Christians are not doing the right thing. By passing judgment, they are actually stumbling others of the same faith.Many will leave the religion because they see the injustices of it all. Nothing in the Bible says that we can prejudge. Judgment is God's alone. We must have church leaders who can spread this message so Christians do not become overbearing and start accusing others as less holy.

Firstly please do not be judgemental of Christians by saying they are all like that!...lol...I am a Christian and I agree with you that those who behave like that are very much missing the point. And I do, honestly, understand why people do feel this way sometimes. No, it is not, as I said, fair to assume that anyone who is a Christian judges, but I see where the idea comes from because that, even though I am a Christian, is something I have struggled with within the church. Sometimes, when I have been through some serious stuff, I felt the most unsafe place I could be open was in the church, whereas my friends from outside were supportive. I struggled for a long time to trust people in the church again because they were the ones who should have been helping me. When I was at college, doing a drama degree, my final piece was a theatre piece on eating disorders, based on my own experience, and the message of it basically was to say 'wake up, church - we are people who should be showing compassion and reaching out to those in need, and in fact people are saying, I can't go there because I will be judged!' We need to get over ourselves and start listening to people. At the end of the performance, my college friends stayed around, but the church people on the whole left the building without speaking to me. So, from the inside, I know what you are saying. And I am sorry if you have felt judged, or observed judgement from Christians. I want you to know that this Christian does not think its ok. It is not what Jesus taught, it is not what the Bible we claim to follow says. People are behaving in a way that is not consistent with what their faith is. I can do the things like the theatre piece, and I know there are people who are not like that. But in the end, all any of us can do is watch and learn and make sure we are open, compassionate people who never treat others that way ourselves. Thanks for a great question. I will add though, that judging is certainly not limited to Christians!

After reading all the comments on this subject I see that the same thing happens that always happens in discussions about judging others. People get mixed up on the words: judge and judgement Your question was as clear as a bell. You ask about judgement in the sense of people having or not having the ability to judge what another person does or does not deserve according to their actions and beliefs. NO ONE has the right to do that. BUT..we all have to the right to judge whether or not we want to be associated with certain people and whether we want them in our lives. We can judge whether or not a person is guilty of a crime based on evidence but we cannot judge their eternity and their standing with a god being... if one believes in that kind of thing. Christians will always pass judgment on others and will always try to pass laws to force society to live according to the rules they follow. This is of course wrong..but they will never see it.

They don't have the power to pass judement and make it law but that does not stop them anyway. The comment about Kennedy was probably really political propaganda. But christians judge others all the time. They even judge themselves. If it is not thier way then it is against their way and a threat to their beliefs and way of life. I am personally sick of it.

Jesus said to His disciples (Matthew 18:18) 'what things you bind on Earth will be bound in Heaven, & what things you loose on Earth will be loosed in Heaven,' and also 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Those are taken out-of-context (the main caveat being that you must be binding/loosing/asking IN ORDER TO FOLLOW THE JESUS, and not 'because you would like things bound/loosed/given). But that's one place Christians get their self-righteousness.

i really am not sure about this one. i guess it is an extension of childhood fantasies. kids watching harry potter movie start imagining themselves to be harry potter and fighting evil characters.

I feel so disoriented in work, especially if they don't give the full descriptions. In times like this, we need to have our own initiatives to find ways to understand the real nature of the job. Same with the beliefs of a christian towards other people.