Let's Combat This Head On

July 5th, 2007 Leave a comment Go to comments

One thing that has always angered me about Christians is that they refuse to meet certain challenges head-on. I was recently sent a video that attacks the basis for Christianity and questions whether or not Jesus really existed. I used to send similar videos to Christians during my Christian-Hating Years. Nobody would take the time to respond. They were always quick to dismiss.

The problem with that type of attitude, in my opinion, is that we and our children are going to continue to be asked questions such as those that are raised by this video:

Click here to watch “Zeitgeist The Movie”
 (runtime: 26 minutes, 20 seconds)

The video is 26 minutes long. It is clearly anti-Christianity, and it raises lots of questions. The funny thing is that I bet pastors across the country, when and if they’re asked about this, will likely ignore it or dismiss it with questions on faith and whether or not Christians should watch such content. Are we so fragile that we can’t view what those who don’t believe have begun arming themselves with?

To be honest, if someone approached me for an opinion on this video (which someone actually recently did) I don’t have answers for them. I’ve been searching for answers on my own, and believe each of us need to do our own research, but I also think our spiritual leaders need to educate us on how to deal with things like this. And I’m not talking about “blow off” answers. We need real meat here. People aren’t as ignorant as they once were, my friends.

I’ve promised the person who sent me the link that I’d respond, unlike the Christians to whom I used to raise similar questions. Watch the video (click here) and tell me what you think, and how you’d respond.

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  • http://theemetsuiker.nl/ The Dutch Guy

    So I read the comments now. Some good points were made. As I understand from this and other sites, the video isn’t really subjective, but more like using the bits of information that suit the idea the maker(s) want to convey. And although I said ‘if this is true’ I for myself wanted to believe it very much, thus sort of did, before I had even started my research.

    Still there’s some interesting ideas in the video and I will digg deeper into this. As for faith, I believe in What You Believe Is What You Get. So what you believe in is manifested in your life.

    Another thing, I wrote:
    “It’s just a shame that too many people that feel like they should control other peoples’ lives have joined Christianity.”

    Although it IS, it’s not like such people can’t be found in other religions and belief systems. Indeed, there are a lot of people out there pushing their views very hard. I feel sorry for some people that spent their entire life writing and talking about how Christianity is false. They must be só frustrated! I’ve had a period of time where I, for myself, discovered Christianity didn’t work for me and I found it not to be true. I’ve been frustrated with Christianity for a while, but that was only for a period of time. I got over it and use my energy for better things than debating over who’s world view is the bestest ;)

    Having said that, I’d better stop spending more time writing here, hehe!

  • http://theemetsuiker.nl/ The Dutch Guy

    So I read the comments now. Some good points were made. As I understand from this and other sites, the video isn’t really subjective, but more like using the bits of information that suit the idea the maker(s) want to convey. And although I said ‘if this is true’ I for myself wanted to believe it very much, thus sort of did, before I had even started my research.

    Still there’s some interesting ideas in the video and I will digg deeper into this. As for faith, I believe in What You Believe Is What You Get. So what you believe in is manifested in your life.

    Another thing, I wrote:
    “It’s just a shame that too many people that feel like they should control other peoples’ lives have joined Christianity.”

    Although it IS, it’s not like such people can’t be found in other religions and belief systems. Indeed, there are a lot of people out there pushing their views very hard. I feel sorry for some people that spent their entire life writing and talking about how Christianity is false. They must be só frustrated! I’ve had a period of time where I, for myself, discovered Christianity didn’t work for me and I found it not to be true. I’ve been frustrated with Christianity for a while, but that was only for a period of time. I got over it and use my energy for better things than debating over who’s world view is the bestest ;)

    Having said that, I’d better stop spending more time writing here, hehe!

  • Abbey

    Donny,

    You consistently BASH Christians and always say its them who are the haters but I beg to differ. The “hater” is always the one doing the bashing. The lover is the one telling the truth. And if you hate christians so much….just what exactly are you?

  • Abbey

    Donny,

    You consistently BASH Christians and always say its them who are the haters but I beg to differ. The “hater” is always the one doing the bashing. The lover is the one telling the truth. And if you hate christians so much….just what exactly are you?

  • http://www.donnysramblings.com/ Donny Pauling

    Abbey,

    I’m not bashing Christians. I am one. I challenge us to handle others with love, rather than judgmentalism. I think we could all use a good reading of the book of Romans. The entire book, not just one scripture or the other. Reading it in its entirety gives the context of Paul’s message. In fact, I just listened to the entire book on my walk this morning. I have it on my iPhone as an Audiobook from Zondervan’s “The Bible Experience” series. Click here to buy it for $3.95 through iTunes. It only takes an hour and 6 minutes to listen to the whole thing. Once you’ve done so, let’s talk about your opinions on it.

    - Donny -

  • http://www.donnysramblings.com Donny Pauling

    Abbey,

    I’m not bashing Christians. I am one. I challenge us to handle others with love, rather than judgmentalism. I think we could all use a good reading of the book of Romans. The entire book, not just one scripture or the other. Reading it in its entirety gives the context of Paul’s message. In fact, I just listened to the entire book on my walk this morning. I have it on my iPhone as an Audiobook from Zondervan’s “The Bible Experience” series. Click here to buy it for $3.95 through iTunes. It only takes an hour and 6 minutes to listen to the whole thing. Once you’ve done so, let’s talk about your opinions on it.

    - Donny -

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