It is amusing to me that I could pose two questions to Christians, that actually do have some merit to them, and Christians would get offended so easily. I actually could be vicious in asking questions if I wanted to. Besides, I set no precedence that was not in the Bible already.
Subject in question -
LINKMary was told by an Angel she would receive the Lord Almighty's seed.
"The Virgin Mary, being obedient to his word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God" (Against Heresies, 5:19:1 [A.D. 189]). From -
LINKMary was already betrothed to Joseph when she was impregnated by God. Now that is far from a perfection situation. Why would God not choose to impregnate a virgin who was not betrothed to someone already? Do you think God or Jesus Christ could not ask to have sex with someone and still not remain 'Perfect'? God has shown he has willingly reproduced in a manner that is far from ideal to the modern mind.
What amazes me is people say asking questions like, 'Would you have sex with Jesus or Mary?' is blasphemous. When in fact the Bible has made me ponder questions like those. I may not believe in Deities, but I fail to see where asking questions comes down to blasphemy when those questions have been inspired by religion.
What would really seem blasphemous to me is comments like this -
"Jesus would not ask anyone to have sex, because he is Perfect!"Oh, excuse me while I chuckle at statements like that. Since when does anyone know God's
'plans'? Can you not even see that speaking for God itself is extremely blasphemous? But yet, I do see a rather large number of religious folks who willingly will tell you how God would act. Even my two uncles who have been or still are pastors have had to concede points like this to me.
Are Christians, and other religious folks, so programmed to detest questions and ideas that challenge their conventions that they automatically go on defense or attack mode?
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Few people, religious or otherwise, like to have their conventions contested.
Re: Christians in particular, I think many would be better off if they'd realize honest questions aren't offensive to God. He's a big boy. A certain level of reverence is due him, but that doesn't mean we should get upset at every little thing.
I personally think it's ANYONE, people in general who get offended too easily over everything. Humans have to walk on egg shells around other humans, unfortunately because we don't know what comment we might make that could possibly offend someone we are around.
As far as Christians go, I've been a Christian since I was 15 and I think that if a Christian is offended by a comment that is geared towards questioning their faith, maybe they aren't really that secure in their faith in the first place.
However, some people are just determined to offend Christians so they purposefully say things that they know a Christian would consider rude/blasphemous/offensive. In that case, who wouldn't be offended when someone purposefully mocks you and your beliefs? In that scenario, best thing to do is walk away and pray.
What would really seem blasphemous to me is comments like this -
"Jesus would not ask anyone to have sex, because he is Perfect!"
Oh, excuse me while I chuckle at statements like that. Since when does anyone know God's 'plans'?
Christians believe that God has revealed some things about Himself in the bible. While we don't know all of God's plans, if believe that the bible is God's word, we do know some of them. Saying things like "we can't comprehend God's plans" may sound pious and humble, but it's not. We can't comprehend all of them, but some (such as Jesus' nature and role as the Messiah) are pretty clear in scripture. Jesus' purpose was give himself up as a sin offering for humanity, rather than raise a family. I think it's pretty clear that Jesus was not interested in marriage (and therefore, sex.)
I don't believe all religious folk are "programmed" to be offended as you say. Some are offended by some questions and others are not. I think it really depends on our own personal level of faith and whether we are insecure or not. Also, you have to admit that there really are some people who are pushing it in terms of trying to offend those who are religious just like some who are religious are purposely trying to offend those who are different from them. Some of us people just live to antagonize others no matter what.
As for your question, I think Jesus would know better than to ask an asexual for sex. Bad move, Jesus. :\
What's with these anti-Biblical anti-Christian Revelife posts?
Christians are always right. So of course we get offended by everyones non-sense.
Especially those evil LGBT persons. And atheists. They dont deserve opinions.
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I find that how offended religious people get when their ideas are challenged shares a strong relationship with how literal and non-liberal their religion is. I mark it largely to insecurity, because the only defense for faith is...well, you gotta have faith.
For instance, fortunately most Christians I meet have the intellect and honesty to recognize how strong the cases are for controversial issues such as, say, the Big Bang or evolution, so there's no reason for them to feel insecure about their faith when such issues are brought up. It's only people who's belief goes blatantly against what's plainly observable that have any reason (but still no excuse) to go into threatened-wounded-animal-mode upon any challenge.
it's unfortunate that people refuse to answer questions like this. it shows that we are not as knowledgeable about the bible as we should be. questions like that are good because they force you to evaluate the bible and analyze why God chose the way He did. ultimately, when it does come down to it though, God is sovereign and has the right to do whatever He wants. being as we are human and have such limited understanding of God, we don't know the bigger picture of God's actions and His plans for things.Â
anyway, i used to get offended by people asking these types of questions, but i've come to realize through searching the bible that it is necessary to ask these questions to find the answers. God is a living God who does not just do something for no reason. if people are offended by questions, they need to find the answers for themselves so that they are no longer offended but are eager to answer the questions.
And more importantly, why are Christians so quick to offend others?
@gabrielpeter@xanga - Its all about getting more traffic, sadly.
I think I read this before, Seems like people in general have become much more sensitive to anyone who disagrees with them. Strange that in our quest to become a more accepting, open-minded society we are even more easily angered or defensive when someone disagrees with, teases or questions us.
@XxFireXboltxX@xanga - best answer.
@gabrielpeter@xanga - Part of being a group of Christians on the internet in a public setting is discussing the questions people have about our faith, addressing some of the misconceptions people have about Christianity, and learning about the opposite viewpoints to our faith. These are opportunities for us to grow in our faith and also to expose others to our beliefs. There's nothing wrong with our readers asking these questions; in fact, we want our readers to ask tough questions of us because it gives us the chance to open the lines of communication and speak truth. Whether or not you wish to participate in that discussion is entirely up to you.
@AlterEgo909@xanga - I politely disagree with the notion that the only reason this post is on Revelife is to get more site views, but it doesn't offend me if you want to believe that. Drawing from what I said above, I think the purpose for this post is to answer a common misconception about Christians--that they are easily offended. It's a question I've been asked in other settings, and I think it's a question that is totally relevant to the nature of our online community.
considering that The Last Temptation of Christ is my all-time favorite portrayal of Jesus, the idea of Jesus having, or at least wanting, sex didn't bother me at all when i was Christian.
Religiously speaking, Mary's situation was ideal for God.
By choosing a betrothed Mary, he picked a virgin who could also provide a family. Had god picked a unbetrothed virgin, the son of god would not have had a father.
It is also commonly believed that Mary and Joseph canoodled and that Jesus could have had siblings.
Sexual purity is a huge deal in the bible, which is why Mary was a virgin and it is believed that Jesus didn't have sex. He didn't ask for sex, because, according to scripture, he was unwed. Premarital sex is a big no-no, and you may remember from your absitnence only classes that true love waits.
There are probably a number of reasons why christians become defensive or aggresive. They probably are tired of people attacking their faith. When you live in an environment where people mock your beliefs on a regular basis, you begin to assume that people with questions like yours care more about ruffling your feathers than about the answer. @XxFireXboltxX@xanga - answered the question very well.
A good iron sharpening always throws sparks. I don't stress so much on being offended as I do on being the offender. It seems to me the Father approves every conception, marital sex and even has a part in the dusting of attraction but with a yoke that is not much of a burden. The burden seems to be the discernment for me, Purity is not something to take lightly and I was always amazed in the temptations of Christ they were not in the top three or anywhere else. His blood was not tainted with sin as mine was, esp becoming a Christian late in life. He has me covered and I fight the good fight.
Peace
Is it wrong that I chuckled when I saw this was featured here?
funny, I have often asked that question about atheists.
One of our responsibilities as Christians is to lead people to the Truth, and correct people when mistaken about the Scriptures, in order to lead them to the Truth about Jesus Christ.
For some, I think they hope, maybe even expect people to fall to their knees and accept their words. But that's not as common as we'd like, lol. Instead of accepting the answer, more questions are often asked. Some of us encourage more questions, but some become annoyed and go into defense mode.
Then they hear these questions again and become offensive in their responses.
I think for some also, when such questions are asked, they're actually offended. Not because they feel it's an insult towards them, but towards their faith, their beliefs, God.
And another reason may be they don't know the answer, and such a question may even challenge them in what they believe, and they don't want to go there. So they shut down and put up these big walls.
So I don't think it's a wiring among Christians, but a human wiring...like a fight or flight response. Instead of flight where they acknowledge that they don't know the answer, they fight.
On one side, they're/we're a very twitch-happy group. Well, the vocal ones are.
Conversely, there are people out there who go out of their way (especially on ze internet) to pretty much troll Christians...and then call them jumpy, backwards unevolved mind-slaves.
Usually it's a mix of both.
I think it's just a defensive reaction since when you belong to a religion there are certain things you're not supposed to think about, let along ask. If you're asking those things of the religious person then you're inadvertantly forcing them into a realm they've been warned will somehow damn them so of course they take it personally.
I agree with Theophilus on this one. Even if the Bible doesn't tell us every detail about Jesus, we can still recognize his character in the way he lived his life.
So this post:
http://zerowing21.xanga.com/715869017/fuck-those-who-defend-faith/
It must have been written by a Christian, right? RIGHT? Because only Christians are easily offended. The level of ignorance in this post is staggering, but not surprising considering the author. And this was posted for no other reason than to get attention and drive traffic to Revelife. The level of bigotry against people of faith on Xanga is obvious and Revelife has no problem with using it to get ad views, which is fine, they need to make money. It's a shame they will not just be honest and open about the fact. The post does not ask any questions! The only question is the one added on by Revelife. Why not feature the post I linked above, Revelife? It should get you plenty of views and the level of meaningless drivel in the content is equal to this post.
Paul are you saved? Do you remember when Jesus said in Matthew 5:28 - "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Jesus is our Savior, Paul. Not our "homie." He is not equal with us neither should we ever think that we can be like Him. We merely try to be like Christ but it's our daily act of sin and our way of life that propels us to sin. What Jesus said in Matthew 5:28 is pretty much impossible for all of us to keep. How is it that we can look at a woman without lusting? That is why Jesus is our "lamb" and our perfect lamb. The last sacrifice for ALL of our sins so that we won't have to sacrifice anything else anymore. By first repenting of our sins and then trusting and believing in our Savior, is how we are saved. Not just reading about him and knowing who he is.
I was a "Christian" all of my life and it wasn't until last year when I realized and understood what this all meant. It was then that I was saved. I suggest you look into your heart and deeply think about how you have been looking at our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.