Mfundo_07 Posted February 3, 2014 What are some stereotypes that you know that have been put on Christians? and do you think they may be true looking at the Christian community around you and what can be done about them? (if there is some truth to it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavedByTheSon Posted February 3, 2014 A lot of non-Christians do not understand what it means to be a Christian. So when they look to us, they automatically think we're supposed to be perfect or that we think we are. That's totally not the case at all. I hate when people try to call out something I do or did because I'm "supposed to be a Christian". Everyone sins. Being a Christian doesn't mean that you won't. It means that when you do, you will be forgiven due to the perfection that is and was Jesus Christ. Being a Christian has little to do with me. It has to do with HIM. That's what I wish people would understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marley Posted February 3, 2014 The only stereotypes I've really encountered was this idea that, as a Christian, I would be really exclusive about who I hung out with and what I did. Which is true to an extent. I mean I am more picky about what activities and people I surround myself with and I do know plenty of Christians that position themselves to where their main social groups are other Christians and I personally don't think this is helpful. Oh sure, you might have your one atheist friend who you invite to church/youth with but if you make it to where all conversations instantly lead back to Christianity it's going to feel exclusive. Personally, while I think fellowship is extremely important and believe it's important to building up the fire of faith in a new Christian there's a point where you have to learn to carry that fire out into the world without the safety net that an all Christian circle of friends provides. I just hate that people would think I wouldn't want to be around them or be friends with them because of a differing religious affiliation or lack there of. People who know me know where I stand from a God/Faith standpoint, but for the reasons mentioned above I usually don't bring it up when I'm first meeting people. Which I don't think is a bad thing, btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefebvre Posted February 5, 2014 Hooboy. Alright, Christians are: No-good sticks in the mud. NO FUN ALLOWED Rude and pushy Small-minded and deeply intolerant Conservative (Pagans, from whom I'm gleaning most of these, are extremely liberal) Quite literally insane, "Crazy uber-religious" a la the Mom in Carrie is a meme for a reason Hypocrites who talk the talk but don't walk the walk etc, etc, etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.O.W.R. Posted February 5, 2014 Yeesh. How about, "Mindless drones who can't find the strength to do things themselves and as an alternative answer look to a myth and pray to it to get some gross satisfaction and feel good about themselves." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefebvre Posted February 5, 2014 Yeesh. How about, "Mindless drones who can't find the strength to do things themselves and as an alternative answer look to a myth and pray to it to get some gross satisfaction and feel good about themselves." I think that particular canard is more about Theists in general rather than Christians specifically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selah Posted February 5, 2014 1. We reject science. Ken Ham does not speak for all of us 2. We are all homophobic 3. Voting republican is a must 4. We all believe the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh (J) Posted February 5, 2014 Those people who believe loving people is equivalent to constantly telling the unsaved their hellbound. Every. Single. Time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Posted February 6, 2014 Here are some of the positive stereotypes I've encountered: We're very loving people with good intentions We're expected to hold up and maintain a high standard of integrity We accept others regardless of who they are We smile a lot We're aware of "the right thing to do" (but that doesn't mean we always say or do it) We've thought about the meaning of life on a much deeper level than most people Most people don't stereotype me because I simply don't tell them I'm Christian right away. I'll wait until they're more comfortable with me before I share what I believe in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mfundo_07 Posted February 6, 2014 1. We reject science. Ken Ham does not speak for all of us 2. We are all homophobic 3. Voting republican is a must 4. We all believe the same Could you please explain the voting republican part, being from South Africa I'm not familiar with this . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selah Posted February 6, 2014 Could you please explain the voting republican part, being from South Africa I'm not familiar with this . It's a political party, conservative mainly. Around where I live, most Christians vote republican or for republican candidates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liamdude5 Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Thank you all. I am writing a paper on this topic for college, and this forum definitely helped me out. Edited October 13, 2017 by liamdude5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
