Is it normal to be scared of christians?

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Please don't turn this into a debate on the merits of theology; that was not the intention of this post.

I think I have a legitimate, irrational fear of Christians. This has nothing to do with me being religious or not, but for some reason, whenever I meet someone who is religious, or more specifically Christian, I can't help but picturing the wheels turning in their head. I always assume that they are judging me, condemning me. I assume that they truley believe I deserve to burn for eternity. It makes me incredibly uncomfortable and nervous.

I'm sure there are plenty of kind and wonderful people out there that are Christian. I'm pretty sure that kindness and acceptance is one of their beliefs. But for some reason, the idea of going into a church fills me with dread. I get that middle school feeling of not knowing where to sit in the cafeteria, and I am convinced that everyone there will hate me!

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Avant-Garde

9 years ago

Normal. I've noticed that when people say that they are Christian, I have a tendency to stiffen and become cautious around them. (I have also done this with Jews, but for different reasons.) Many of the ones I have met seem to make me uncomfortable. I really have had to modulate my self, because I don't feel like catching ire. I also have a fear of the churches, but this fear is lessening since I rarely interact with them.

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- anti-hero
  
  9 years ago
  
  What's the different reasons for jews?
  
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dom180

9 years ago

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say no. It's an irrational fear, and while irrational fears are common I don't think they're normal per se.

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orinoco

9 years ago

"I always assume that they are judging me, condemning me." Then either you have not met Christians or mix them up with representatives of some organized church, or it is a projection inside yourself. It is true that organized church has destroyed and keeps destroying a lot by "teaching religious convictions" instead of showing you your freedom. Only if you decide in freedom, faith can arise. Faith is not a thing which can be learned from preachers.

"But for some reason, the idea of going into a church fills me with dread ... and I am convinced that everyone there will hate me!" Do not go into a church with such an atmosphere. Watch out for people who live their faith. They are rare, unfortunately. And they are surprisingly normal in everyday life, not those who breathe the holy spirit wherever they are.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  9 years ago
  
  Yes, I agree. It's difficult to differentiate between religious beliefs and the messed up things that people do with those beliefs. I most certainly do not have a problem with the notion of believing in god, but I do have a problem with what people DO with their belief in god. This post was more about people who label themselves as "Christians." Whether or not they are true Christians, is up for debate.
  
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[Old Memory]

9 years ago

I could say the same thing about the conspiracy nuts who really believe that the world is being controlled by reptillian shapeshifters.

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Anonymous Post Author

9 years ago

Hahaha! This was supposed to be a serious post, you fucks...I actually am looking for advice!!!!

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- Hamid37USA
  
  9 years ago
  
  You should move to my country where no christmas allow.
  Here we praise Allah too. You will be much happer to celibate Day of Allah and Nations Sand Tax Day.
  
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  - Anonymous Post Author
    
    9 years ago
    
    Oh my gosh! Please stop crusades- you're giving me the giggles and this post is intended to address a legitimate weird problem of mine!
    
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    - charli.m
      
      9 years ago
      
      Please don't insult Hamid like that :( he is intelligent and funny and we actually like him being here.
      
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- (.)(.)boobies
  
  9 years ago
  
  You're not alone, I feel the same way when I am amongst a group of them. I feel a bit anxious. I don't live somewhere where there are a lot of religious folks, but the ones I have met have definitely shaped how I feel around them.
  
  When it's one or two it's usually a slight feeling of awkwardness. In smaller numbers they are easier to handle when they turn all snooty and judgmental, and usually that judgement centers around morality (most seem unaware morality exists without religion).
  
  I try to set an example of openess and patience and encourage their curiosity. It seems to help and at least I'm helping to dispell some of the misconceptions they may have about athiests. I know I won't change their mind and I don’t try to. I just try to show them I'm not the monster they were expecting.
  
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Soilworker2099

9 years ago

Churches ALL have used fear for thousands of years to make people believers....

If you do this your going to hell, if you don't do this your gonna burn.... I say religions are all a scam and who cares about goin to church anyway... Do unto others as you would want to be done to you is fine motto live by that and you'll be fine or just do what you want and fuck what the rest think that works too

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GiveMeAFuckingNameAlready!

9 years ago

As you should be. Millions have been murdered and crucified for disagreeing with religions based on the Christian faith.

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- Riddler
  
  9 years ago
  
  Based on this thought process blacks should be slaves and women belong in the kitchen. To progress as society we can not move backwards. You are living in the stone age.
  
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daydreamer394

9 years ago

If it's a big obstacle in your life I'm sure you could get help for it. It's good that you recognise it's irrational, at least.

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RoseIsabella

9 years ago

Did you grow up around a lot of Fundamentalists?

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- robbieforgotpw
  
  9 years ago
  
  If I was OP, I'd be more afraid of the Islamists
  
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  - RoseIsabella
    
    9 years ago
    
    I feel ya, Bro.
    *snarts emphatically*
    
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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  9 years ago
  
  Not really, I did grow up in a catholic family, but it was never really oppressive. The thing is, I understand intellectually that most reasonable religious people would never judge me, but I just can't get past the fear. I am curios about revisiting the notion of believing in god, but I am very much afraid of the attitude that most religious people have.
  
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  - RoseIsabella
    
    9 years ago
    
    So then you experienced very negative and judgemental religious people.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      9 years ago
      
      And! I know, double standard much? I'm judging Christians because I'm so scared of them judging me! It's silly, if I think about it, but for some reason I can't move past it.
      
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      - RoseIsabella
        
        9 years ago
        
        This makes me kinda sad.
        :-(
        
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      9 years ago
      
      Yes!
      
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[Old Memory]

9 years ago

So this is the user countess?

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  9 years ago
  
  I cannot confirm or deny these vicious allegations.
  
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