Across the centuries the popularity of Christianity has fluctuated, but it is only in modern times that the reputation of Christianity has so widely fallen under censure and hate. With the kingdom of God rolling forward on the proclamation of the Gospel, yet with the Gospel message increasingly becoming white noise, the critical question before us stands: why do so many people hate Christians?
This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss:
- [02:29] – What is the definition of “hate” that we are using?
- [07:42] – What are some legitimate and illegitimate reasons for people hating Christ-followers?
- [19:39] – The hypocrisy issue.
- [23:20] – Should Christians push their beliefs on other people?
- [31:17] – Are Christians narrow-minded?
- [33:36] – What should Christians not do in striving to address this problem?
- [38:39] – What should Christians do in response to this issue?
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Where is Christianity declining the most?
Christianity currently remains the predominant religion in Latin America, Europe, Canada and the United States. However, the religion is declining in Western Europe, some countries of North America and some countries of Oceania.
Are Christians decreasing?
According to the study, 75% of Americans identified as Christian in 2011?in 2021, that number shrunk to 63%, a 12% decrease. Ten years ago, roughly 18% of Americans were not affiliated with any religion, identifying as agnostic, atheist or ?nothing in particular??that number grew to 29% in 2021, an 11% increase.14 thg 12, 2021
What does the Bible say about non believers?
?Do not be bound together with unbelievers,? says Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:14, ?for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?? Believers can and should relate to unbelievers’ situations, but we must never emulate their lifestyles of separation from God.3 thg 5, 2013
Can only Christians go to heaven?
Nothing? Many of the world’s religions promise some kind of harmonious after-life with the provision that those who seek such bliss subscribe to their faith traditions in human life. Traditional Christianity offers the option of heaven or hell, depending on both good behavior and a profession of the prescribed faith.14 thg 7, 2021
What religion spread the fastest?
Studies in the 21st century suggest that, in terms of percentage and worldwide spread, Islam is the fastest-growing major religion in the world.
Which country has most Christians?
The United States has the largest Christian population in the world, followed by Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and the Philippines.
Is Christianity allowed in China?
The Chinese government is wary of religion for several reasons. China is officially an atheist state and Communist Party members are banned from believing in or practicing any faith; there is concern that religion can function as an alternative to Communism and thus undermine loyalty to the government.
Can you go to heaven without believing in Jesus?
Pope Francis assures atheists: You don’t have to believe in God to go to heaven.
Who Wrote the Bible?
Even after nearly 2,000 years of its existence, and centuries of investigation by biblical scholars, we still don’t know with certainty who wrote its various texts, when they were written or under what circumstances. READ MORE: The Bible Says Jesus Was Real.
Will God save unbelievers?
(1 Corinthians 13:8). That means God will never fail to love. Accordingly, Jesus, our saviour, will not fail to save. Indeed, Jesus will not stop saving until he has saved every human being that has ever lived.
Do atheists go to heaven?
Atheists are the only ones who say unequivocally that atheists don’t go to heaven. Most heaven-believing religions seem to have a clause that allows even atheists to integrate the neighborhood. The road, however, is usually narrow and littered with obstacles.
3 Things Christians Do That Non-Christians Despise
3 Things Christians Do That Non-Christians Despise Spend two minutes talking to almost anyone outside the Christian faith and you’re almost certain to hear a list of complaints they have about Christians. The problem has been around awhile. As Mahatma Gandhi famously (and sadly) said: “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” He’s not alone. The problem with many non-Christians isn’t that they don’t know any Christians. The challenge is they do. So what gives? Many Christians would tell you we have an image problem: we’re treated unfairly, we’re being persecuted, or we’re just badly misunderstood. I’m not so sure. It’s not so much that Christians have an image problem. It’s far more likely that we have an integrity problem. Do we get misunderstood on some issues? Of course. But that’s outside our control. There are more than a few issues entirely within our control that give us a bad name with people outside Christianity. Here are 3 things Christians do that non-Christians despise. Maybe Christians don’t have an image problem. Maybe we have an integrity problem. Click To Tweet1. Judge It doesn’t take long for non-Christians to tell you how much they hate the way Christians judge other people. Another two minutes on social media will reveal Christians and preachers condemning unchurched people for their sexual habits and preferences, lifestyle choices, and even political views. I doubt this is what Jesus had in mind when he gave his life in love for the world. Disclosure: without the mercy and intervention of Christ, I’m very judgmental. And years ago, I realized how devastating judgment and criticism can be to others. So I’m waging a life-long battle against it. Confessing it, repenting of it almost daily. I realized years ago that very few people get judged into life change. Far more get loved into it. Very few people get judged into life change. Far more get loved into it. Click To TweetIt also occurred to me that the presence of judgment almost always guarantees an absence of love. Think about it through the lens of your marriage, a friendship, or even someone you work with: it is virtually impossible to love someone and judge someone at the same time. But wait, you ask: what if they’re making a mistake and I need to correct them? First of all, look at your mistakes and the depth of your sin, and deal with your issues first. In the process, you’ll encounter a loving God who forgives you despite your rather egregious sin. And having been loved, you can love others. I try to remember this rule: If I’m judging someone, I’m not loving them. You can’t judge someone and love them at the same time. What would happen if Christians stopped judging the world (isn’t that God’s job?) and started loving it instead? I believe that’s what Jesus did. You can’t judge someone and love them at the same time. Click To Tweet2. Be Hypocritical There’s a word for Christians who say one thing and do another. The word is hypocrite. It’s far easier to call someone else a hypocrite than it is to admit you’re one. It’s far easier to call someone else a hypocrite than it is to admit you’re one. Click To TweetThe truth is that as much as I hate it, I’m a hypocrite. My walk doesn’t always match my talk. That’s why I don’t have a fish on my car. When I’m in a hurry and my natural impatience surfaces, the last thing some person God loves needs to see is a Christian cut him off. Of course, it’s worse than that. I’m not always a loving husband, kind father, steadfast son,…
People Are Sharing Why They Hate Christians, and Every …
People Are Sharing Why They Hate Christians, and Every Christian Needs To Read Why – Christians Who Curse Sometimes A viral post on reddit featured a user by the name of u/LukasRaynor asking a question in the subreddit “Too Afraid To Ask”, where users are allowed to ask any question they want without fear of being attacked or judged. His question was simple, yet profound: This is something I am kinda only realizing now. I guess I ignored it and don’t tell people I am christian, but I, a roman catholic always try to be as good a person as I can be. I try to be nice to everyone else and I try to make sure everyone else is happy. And I can say the same for the other few Christian friends I have. So why do people seem to hate the concept of Christianity and Christians so much? Genuine question out of curiosity I don’t want to stir the pot with this or anything. The post quickly received thousands of comments from both Christians and non-Christians all over the world, and their responses were eye-opening to say the least. I want to be clear, that the reason I am posting these is because I think most people agree that there is an issue with how American Christians in general treat those who are different from them. I know, from experience, many loving, Christ-like Christians. I firmly believe that when it comes to evangelism, and being a human in general, perception is important. It’s important to know and recognize how the world sees us, so that we can learn from this and grow. In America specifically, Christianity has a big impact on government and people’s legal rights. This is upsetting for people who are not Christian and do not want to be legally bound by its tenets. Other religious groups, while they have their own values, do not have as much political influence and thus can’t force other people to conform to their beliefs the way Christians do. Gonna be honest, 99% of all the hate I’ve received in my life (and 100% of the most extreme hate) has been from Christians. In fact, aside from Christians and Muslims, I haven’t had a single negative experience with any other religious person in my life, ever. That’s how disproportionate it is.I don’t even hate Christianity. I find it fascinating.…and it seems Christians get even angrier at me when they learn that.I’ve learned that it’s best not to talk with Christians about Christianity, and I stopped doing it. The ‘Christians’ in America who are the most vocal and attention-seeking tend to exhibit atrocious values and behaviors completely counter to the teachings of Jesus, which Christianity is ostensibly based on.This very public and persistent hypocrisy over decades has given Christians a very bad reputation – which is more negative than positive in the eyes of others.I say this as a person who identifies as Christian. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “there’s no hate like christian love.”I have been told I’m going to hell and I was not following god’s path for me because I’m LGBT. I hate associating with people who think it’s okay to talk to others like that. Because I grew up a Christian surrounded by Christians and every single Christian I know is the most mean, judgemental person. I know there are some nice people, but the Christians I know (I went to Catholic school all my life, so there are a lot) actively pushed me away from the religion with their superiority complex for being “more devout than everyone” and thought they were literally being God on earth Probably because so many of them are utter and complete assholes during the week and…
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Trending Faith: Why is There Hatred for Christians? | GCU Blogs
Trending Faith: Why is There Hatred for Christians? November 10, 2015 in [ Spiritual Life ] When we have a loving and forgiving God, why is there such a hatred for Christians? That was the question posed to University Pastor and Dean of Students Tim Griffin and Dean of the College of Theology Jason Hiles, PhD, on this week’s Trending Faith. We are coming into times where persecution is a very real and raw circumstance in America. Dr. Hiles pointed out how there has been persecution of Christians for hundreds of years across a variety of cultures and people. People being persecuted for their faith is nothing new, and what we, as Christians, are experiencing is just a very minimal expression of that. “You can see that the Christian experience is becoming more difficult,” commented Pastor Tim. Dr. Hiles turned to Scripture to discuss how we might feel during these difficult times. Matthew 5:10 reads: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” So this time of difficulty is not without hope; it is filled with the promise, grace and love of Jesus Christ. Hear the full discussion by watching the video: Grand Canyon University is a Christian university; we incorporate our Christian worldview into everything we do. To learn more about GCU and what sets our educational experience apart, contact us for more information. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.
Why Do So Many People Hate Christians? – Bldg 28 Church
Why Do So Many People Hate Christians? Across the centuries the popularity of Christianity has fluctuated, but it is only in modern times that the reputation of Christianity has so widely fallen under censure and hate. With the kingdom of God rolling forward on the proclamation of the Gospel, yet with the Gospel message increasingly becoming white noise, the critical question before us stands: why do so many people hate Christians? This week, Peter, Aaron, and guest-host Adam Powers discuss: [02:29] – What is the definition of “hate” that we are using? [07:42] – What are some legitimate and illegitimate reasons for people hating Christ-followers? [19:39] – The hypocrisy issue. [23:20] – Should Christians push their beliefs on other people? [31:17] – Are Christians narrow-minded? [33:36] – What should Christians not do in striving to address this problem? [38:39] – What should Christians do in response to this issue? Guest Hosts Adam Powers Links Watch Out of Oz on YouTube SonRise Community Church Doug Wilson Tertullian
7 Reasons the World May Hate That You're a Christian
7 Reasons the World May Hate That You’re a Christian Dale Chamberlain Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2019 30 May There’s nothing new about the fact that Christians can be a polarizing group of people. From the very beginning of the Christian movement, followers of Jesus around the world have been persecuted, arrested, threatened, beaten, tortured, and put to death. In light of all that, some of us might be feeling silly for taking to the internet and complaining when people simply make fun of us. Nevertheless, while believers in the West might not experience the same level of persecution as historic Christians or fellow believers around the world today, we do feel the sting of not being liked. Maybe it has even cost you a promotion at work. Or maybe it has limited the relationships you have with certain people. But why does the world hate Christians so much? Our message is one of love. God loved the world so much that he sent his Son to die for us that we might have life. Yet, we still seem to rub people the wrong way. Sometimes, Christians are disliked through no fault of their own. Other times, we needlessly bring it upon ourselves. It takes wisdom and spiritual maturity to know when we’re being hated for the right reasons. Here are seven reasons why the world may hate that you’re a Christian, some good and some bad: Photo Credit: Pixabay/Free-Photos 1. Good Reason: Your moral integrity annoys people. Slide 1 of 7 When I was in elementary school, one kid on the playground never said any curse words. He grew up in a Christian home and believed it was deeply wrong to swear. When some of the other students caught wind of this, they made it their mission in life to get him to say a swear word. They tried everything. They cursed more and more around him. They insulted him—and his mother. They even offered to bribe him with money and snacks if he would just say one curse word. He never did. I wish I had the same level of moral integrity and fortitude as that kid. He did not waver in what he believed. And for some reason, that annoyed the other kids. Maybe it made them feel guilty when he wouldn’t sink to their level. Maybe they just thought he was being ridiculous. Whatever the case, they were annoyed by the strength of his convictions. This happens with believers. Strong beliefs and a strong commitment to live by them elicit a strong response. And that response isn’t always positive. 2. Bad Reason: You’re judgmental. On the other side of this, sometimes Christians are guilty of being judgmental. We tend to think we’re better than other people because we’ve experienced a measure of transformation. We live good Christian lives. We become arrogant in our convictions, and that makes us look down on other people. People can sense that. And they don’t like it. Photo Credit: GettyImages/Kerkez 3. Good Reason: Your contentment and confidence make people uneasy. Slide 2 of 7 Christians ought to be some of the most inwardly peaceful people on the planet. Here’s what Paul says in his letter to the Philippians: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I…
Why Does the World System Hate the Christian?
Why Does the World System Hate the Christian?Why Does the World System Hate the Christian?John 15-16Why does the world system, including the “religious world”, hate the Christian, the one who believes on Jesus Christ and seeks to follow Him? Jesus gave several reasons:1. We are identified with Christ (vv.18,20) If they hated Him, they will also hate those of us who are identified with Him. 2. We do not belong to the world (v.19) When we trusted Christ, we moved into a new spiritual position: we are now “in Christ” and “out of this world”. Yes, we are in this world physically, but we are not of this world spiritually. We should look at things of earth from heaven’s point of view. Don’t be conformed to this world! We are the light of this world and the salt of the earth. The world looks at us as “out of step” and “out of place”. We are to be different!3. The world is spiritually ignorant and blind(v.21) The religious leaders knew a great deal about Jehovah God and could quote chapter and verse to defend their doctrines, but they did not personally know God. The religious world today claims to know God, but it does not want to bow the knee to Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the only Saviour of the world. Satan has blinded their minds (2 Cor. 4:3-4) and sin has blinded their hearts (Eph. 4:17-19). 4. The world will not be honest about its own sin (vv.22-24; 16:1-4) Jesus emphasized His words and His works. This emphasis is throughout the Gospel of John. The people had no excuse for their sin. They had seen His works and heard His word, but they would not admit the truth. All of the evidence had been presented, but they were not honest enough to receive it and act on it. Light reveals sin and most do not want to face their sin honestly. Most people say…Oh, I’m okay. I’m a good person. Remember all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.It is a privilege to bear reproach for His name! Please take time to read: (I Peter 4:12-19) We must be ready always to give an answer when unsaved people attack us.Don’t be offended! Keep being a witness for Jesus. Don’t quit. Press on!Remember a person could “clean up his life” and quit his or her bad habits and still be lost and go to hell.Witnessing is a great privilege, but it is also a serious responsibility! It is a matter of life and death.