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  1. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    I think entire police forces can be racist as an institution. This has been the case in history. For instance, during apartheid there were people of colour acting as police within their communities, but they served to uphold apartheid segregation, and helped to squash dissent. So they were...
  2. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    I fully agree with your first paragraph. My stance is that the Abrahamic religions saying that their group is God's chosen people feeds that us vs them mentality. Its injects it with steroids I have no idea how many religious jews today have exclusivist thinking. I just know that to some...
  3. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    If i remember correctly, God was the one who hardened Pharoahs heart. He didn't just allow but played an active role. Also, faiths aren't obviously true because that would require conclusive evidence, like seeing our hands in front of us or feeling the wind on our skin. Good "speaking" to you...
  4. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    They were Gods chosen nation though. Anyway, it is just morning here, good evening to you too.
  5. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    I doubt that evidence plays a major factor in these decisions. Rather practice what you are convinced of. Whether a God/Gods judges it is up to them to decide.
  6. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    They did yes. But, as per their Gods orders, they had to oppress quite a few people both outside and inside their group because they were gods chosen and what ever he says goes.
  7. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Certainly. But I am sure the evangelicals would assume that they are saved and are doing the right thing for Gods sake. I mean don't they consider Trump a Cyrus figure these days?
  8. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Their spiritual arrogance is blinding. It is rooted in their emotionally driven prejudice, which is why most can't be reasoned with. This is why they have so many different and often conflicting beliefs because the facts arent their spiritual base but rather the prejudice is. Which is why...
  9. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    If we read the Tanakh, we see high levels of exclusivism amongst the Israelites which was driven by the idea of them being God's chosen people. I know that there are many Jews today who aren't this way. But I know of quite a few religiously jewish families who aren't welcoming of outsiders into...
  10. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Thats like saying that a police force isn't racist towards a certain group because they have representatives of the targeted group in their force.
  11. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Are you referring to evangelicals and the US election?
  12. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Not when it comes to the whole of the country though, where they establish themselves as the leader over everybody or push others out to establish their state.
  13. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    If they were living fine with the Arabs, why aim to make a jewish nation. Its like Zulus in my country saying they want to make a Zulu nation, or Afrikaaners wanting a Afrikaner nation. The very thought is antagonistic and implies one tribe to rule them all.
  14. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    The main flaw in the Abrahamic faiths, is their exclusivism, which gives them a superiority complex and undermines the good qualities that they strive for. One cannot be humble and have a superiority complex at the same time. It causes people to be arrogant in their displays of humility and...
  15. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Thanks. I aimed to practice self control as a christian but I wasnt given the tools to do so. For example, deep breathing is a basic and effective tool for contolling yourself. That tool has proven to help me follow through with the fruits of the spirit better.
  16. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    If you believe that and it helps then great. I prefer to focus on what we can control. I was told to rely on the external God and believe in him which caused inner strife through cognitive dissonance, and the peace or euphoria that occurred was onconsistent. It caused me depression. Being...
  17. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    I am glad you found what works for you and trust what you believe. :) The same is happening to me. It will bring us peace if we know what we genuinely believe deep down and not follow what others dictate we should believe. I am glad you are trusting your experiences.
  18. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Even the religiously based governments are hijacking faiths and twisting the interpretations to suite their agenda. Power and money corrupt them too much. And the populace is often indoctrinated thrpugh propaganda to have their values aligned with that government. Sad really.
  19. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    Not that your God is a monotheist :tearsofjoy: But the monotheistic concept of God. Maybe its better that I say I do not believe in the God of Abraham. :sweatsmile:
  20. Samael_Khan

    Why do christianity get so much hate?

    To clarify, whether a government is good or bad or inbetween, if you go against their laws or ideals there is a good chance that they will persecute you.
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