You don't have to have a reason

I think this is very well stated. I will not argue religion with people, as it is a waste of time and breath. I will speak respectfully to people of different religions, when they talk about their holidays and celebrations. I expect people to be respectful of me as well. Yes, I am a Christian, and I expect most people know that. I have friends here who are agnostic, atheist, Hindu, Muslim, probably Buddhist and who knows what else. And they are my friends. Just as silly, and maybe it is not done any more, but used two different protestant denominations would denounce Catholics or even other denominations. I sure am glad that God has not appointed me to judge people, but He will do so Himself.

I've never been confrontational, so that's one of the main reason why I also don't get into debates. Specially religious ones. I often choose to respect other people's beliefs and not impose mine on them. What I do believe is between me and my maker. And I hope that when it is my time, I would be ready.

I would agree.

I won't argue either. But I will explain how I came to love my Savior if asked. I do think that we're called to do that, that we're supposed to be able to explain our faith if someone asks (sincerely) and is trying to understand.

I agree with you. I am also Christian. I never get into the middle of religious debates for the main reason that I think everyone has the right to their own beliefs. The way I look at it, one's religion is a very personal decision. I was raised with two religions...Christian and Lakota. I was taught to respect everyone's beliefs. Now, the people in my church will probably not agree with me because they are always going on one mission or another to help the "poor people who don't know any better" (their words, NOT mine, so no offense meant to anyone). But I believe that there are waaaay too many religions out there for there to only be ONE right one.

Amen to that it's god's job to judge and it is hard not to judge but it's gods job

It is very hard not to judge people. some of them do not deserve to be judged but alot of them live their life the wrong way when we know they could do better.

We shouldn't judge. I think we would be very surprised what God really thinks about all of us here on Earth. I live by the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That about says it all. I question established religions. I believe in a more Wiccan way of life. I believe in a freedom of religion. I do not judge, or sacrifice living things or worship Satan. I do not recognize the existence of Satan. My religion is based on nature, and that everyone is responsible for their own actions. Peace, love and tolerance for everyone should be encouraged everywhere. That is what I believe.

It is fruitless to argue about religion, because there is no one hundred precise concrete way to prove that you are right. In fact, a lot of religion debates tend to lead to a lot of nastiness, where is less about celebrating what you believe in and more about bringing down others beliefs. In the end, as long as you believe strongly enough, its real enough for you and that should be true for you. In the end, we might all be completely right in some way, all be totally wrong, or all have bits and pieces, but never completely hammered out what is true. That is one of the things that really will never be proven and obviously some people feel the need to discredit others by tearing down other people for the way they follow their religion of choice. You just believe, who cares if you're right or wrong. No one ever wins and everyone comes away with a bad taste in their mouth.

Giving a reason why you are a Christian is like giving a reason for living. There are so many things you could state but it would just be a waste of time. You are what you are because you chose to be that. I don't care if people judge me since I tend to be judgmental also and you're right, it's hard not to be. But we all know what's right and wrong, we just don't like being told about what not or what we should do. If one truly cares about what God thinks of us, then we should strive to be true christians and follow God's teachings everyday.

Hi. I agree with you. It's really not easy to stop judging people but when you have an open mind and open heart you always take a step back when you do so. Being judged is really hurtful that is why we shouldn't do that to others. Let's just remember that God is always watching us.

I can hold my own in a religious debate. I just find them tedious. There are some sects (and they are in all religions) that either cannot accept that your view may be slightly different, or feel the need to convert you to their way of thinking. The type that refuse to accept that any alternative point of view may have some merit. There is no point having a debate with that sort of person: their stock answer to everything is "You are wrong". Pointless!

I don't like religious debates. It's waste of my time in some cases. Especially when some of the people are radicalist of fanatic. I'm really angry while I talking about something and this other person try to convert me on this person's religion. Sometimes such people are so pushy like telemarketers :). My believes are my business and no one should correct them because they are right for me.

Yes, we cann't stop judging, even if we think we do. We cann't always be happy. That's what life is supposed to be. If we only have the concept of happiness, then it is not happiness. Everything in the world has two sides.