Anonymous master 15w

My point still stands.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

So I'm going to generalize those who generalize. "Treat others how you would like to be treated"? Anyways, Christians are hateful hypocrites who are self centered and use Christianity as an excuse to do the aforementioned.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

Christianity is the United States's biggest con. The biggest group of the collectively dumbest people our society is filled with. If someone is in a hate group like the KKK or Neo-Nazis, there's a large chance they identify as Christians.

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Anonymous master 15w

“Treat others how you would like to be treated.” You WANT to be generalized?? And, no, Christian’s aren’t hateful hypocrites, people who ARE hateful hypocrites and CALL THEMSELVES “Christians” are.

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Anonymous master 15w

Key word, “identify.” Identifying as something doesn’t always make you that something.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

Here's this because you're clearly Christian. Altemeyer & Hunsberger (1992, 2005) Conclusion: Christian Fundamentalists are more likely to express racist, homophobic, and xenophobic views than other Christians.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

Whitehead & Perry "Taking America Back For God" (2020) Conclusion: Christian nationalism is strongly associated with anti immigrant, anti Muslim, and anti LGBTQ attitudes.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

Emerson & Smith, "Divided by Faith" (2000) Conclusion: Evangelical Christians are less likely to perceive systemic racism and more likely to blame the individual for racial injustices.

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Listing some studies for you :)

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Anonymous master 15w

Again, one can identify as a Christian, but, in reality, they aren’t following Christ. There’s no need to show me that some “christians” spew hate, because I’ve seen it countless times. My original post was saying that you shouldn’t generalize because not all who identify as Christian are like this. There are true followers of Christ, and there are those who SAY they follow Christ, but spew hate.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

David Nirenberg's Anti- Judaism: The Western Tradition. Explores how in medieval Europe, Jews were blamed for the death of Jesus, the "Christ Killer" Trope. Resulting in forced conversations, massacres, and ghettos.

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Anonymous master 15w

I’m well aware of the things that some self proclaimed “Christians” do. You’re sending me these studies like I live under a rock and don’t see what’s happening in the world. Obviously there are bound to be rotten apples within the bunch.

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Traditional Christian teachings have often been used to justify patriarchal norms and restrictive roles for gender minorities historically. In times of social change, have responded with increased hostility towards perceived threats. Ex: in the US, the rise of LGBTQ norms and multiculturalism has led Christians to frame these changes as attacks on Christian Values, leading to heighted hate speech.

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Anonymous master 15w

I don’t know if you’re purposely refusing to understand my point or what, but you literally prove it every time you comment. “Have often been USED to justify…” You can twist and misinterpret things to fit your desired narrative and oppress/dictate the lives of others. That’s why, in my ORIGINAL point, I said it’s dangerous to generalize because there are people who are wolves in sheep clothing. Sending me studies doesn’t invalidate my original point. My goodness.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

I can keep listing studies. I will add in my personal experience here. I am autistic. I lived most of my life in a predominantly Christian area. The amount of times I was told to "k*ll myself" and threats I received would make you shudder. I have long lasting mental health effects from this mistreatment and nothing being done about it. My parents even went into the school to see the video in which I was told someone would "sho*t me" and they refused.

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Anonymous wwaavvyy 15w

I can keep listing studies. I will add in my personal experience here. I am autistic. I lived most of my life in a predominantly Christian area. The amount of times I was told to "k*ll myself" and threats I received would make you shudder. I have long lasting mental health effects from this mistreatment and nothing being done about it. My parents even went into the school to see the video in which I was told someone would "sho*t me" and they refused.

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You are, simply by trying to defend yourself while I'm citing these proven sources. I have never met a Christian in my personal life that has agreed that they have historically harmed society and apologizes. Until then, I will continue to believe that you are out for yourselves, other Christians, and nobody else.

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Anonymous master 15w

I am sorry that you had to experience such hate. It pains me that some can call themselves a Christian and turn around to judge/hate someone by sending threats and insults. Obviously, I cannot say that I understand how you feel because it is a personal traumatic experience that you went through, but my heart goes out to you. I will also say that my faith is important to me and it hurts me when people misinterpret/generalize true Christianity. I hope you heal and live in peace.

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