~Some People Give Us Christians A Bad Name~

Actually you are wrong because it's not only about Christians instead it is about the whole human race.....

we are Christians , we still commit sins, stumble and fall because God is still working in us and he is not finished yet, and when we die, that is the time God is finished working in us

You said it sister. I am an atheist and an agnostic but, I respect Christians and what they have to say. I just move on when it gets too deep or I am afraid I might say something and open a can of worms. Ugh! Haters won't go very far. Sad they are.

I guess some people don´t like any other people´s religions. Or the lack of them.

I can see who is Christian and who´s not by the look of their faces and their lifestyle. It´s true Christians are not perfect; however, they are in a constant struggle to live in a Christian way more than the regular person is.

We all have to try harder to better people. Especially me--geesh.

As the song goes, "I'm just a sinner, saved by grace..." I try but sometimes I do find myself feeling superior or angry when I shouldn't be. The only difference between me and someone who doesn't know Christ is just that... I know Christ. He is working in me and I have come a long way, but I have a long way to go. If we could only be honest with the world at large. We ARE sinners, saved only by grace, and nothing within us is good, except for the Spirit of God. Extricating ourselves from the fallen world we live in is beyond our capabilities. Only Jesus can do that, and then He will only do that if we allow Him.

Very well said, as we are expected to show love and kindness to others, but at the same time, we have to keep our attitudes in check. I will admit that I do get angry, and I have to ask thevLord to help me with my anger. I know it is a sin to get angry, so I want to make sure I don't get angry.

When somebody asks me if i'm a Christian, I immediately answer this: I claim to be. Why? Because I believe in God and I believe in the bible but I can't act like Christ. I don't want to make being human as an excuse to make mistakes. So yes, I'm not a full Christian but I claim to be one.

I like anyone who tries. No person is perfect. I'm not patient and I am not thankful either. I do try and not be offensive though and find many others who are.

What you said is so true. Some people are good christian and some are not good christian at all, Some that belong to churches judge others and some do not.

It's a shame more Christians weren't like you but there are a great many who are what I call 'Sunday Christians' - all goodness and light for one day of the week; very ordinary people - or worse - the rest of the time.

Oh Gosh! You just said what I have been thinking for last couple of days. And yesterday only, I told Valerie that when you and her talk about Holy Bible or even Jesus, both of you give good vibes, positivity. You never impose your beliefs on someone, never arrogant or superior about your religion. I like that about you both. You rightly said that some people just bring bad names to their religions (whichever it might be). They claim being true to their religion. In reality they aren't. Not even close. You know this last Sunday only, I came upon many posts about religion. I was so upset reading all those comments and responses. I didn't participate. I talked to admin though. I mean when you are clearly holding resentment towards a particular religion in your heart. When you don't consider and respect others religion or beliefs. When you talk down on people. Can I really believe that they are true to their religion? True to their God? I am not an expert in this matter. Far from it actually. I see myself as a student who hasn't even begin the learning process. I always have and still associate God with everything good. Everything positive. But harbouring such negativity and claiming that they are closer to God? Doesn't make sense to me.

I agree, if we don't have love for each other then our professed love for Christ is null and void.

I am a sinner saved by the grace of God. God is Love, and does not wish anyone to perish but to come to his saving Grace...But their is one thing that God hates and will not tolerate, God will not even look upon it. and that is sin..... God tells us to Hate Sin, to repent for our sin. To turn from sin. If you Love a person that you know is living in Sin.....What do you do.....What does God wish for you to do? If you truly Love that person you would do everything in your power to help that person understand their sin, and to help them understand that God loves them, and will forgive them. Why would you let that person burn in Hell when you could try to help them... When you do not speak out about something that you know is a sin..All you are doing is saying that you agree with it.. When you tolerate some one that is living in sin, and you do nothing...All you are doing is hurting that person, and you are also Hurting God. No body is better than anyone else. Abortion is wrong, Homosexuality is wrong...Homosexual marriage is wrong... and their is many other things in this world is wrong. and what i do not understand is why so called Christians are not standing up with God and saying something about it....Why do so called Christians Hate these people so much that they are willing to let them burn in hell for their sins , and do nothing, Christians should stand and speak out about these abominations and stop tolerating these sins in this world. and stop letting evil say it is wrong or hateful to speak the word of God. and to spread the good news of Gods Love.

I am not a christian but I do try to hold the same values as you. Unfortunately I think that peoples interpretation of those values can be different to what you intended. Plus I think most people are selfish, not altruistic, so conflict happens because of this.

Ya lord will forgive us even if we make millions of mistakes. He will not look at our mistakes but he will look at our eagerness and willingness to learn, change, transform and grow. Good luck on your journey.