Not all of them, mind you---but it's almost embarrassing to see the exceedingly poor spelling, grammar, syntax, and illogical thinking of the so-called Christians who post here.
If I were a nonbeliever but a searcher, most of the postings by the "Christians" would be a huge turn-off. The postings by most (not all) of the agnostics and atheists here are MUCH more well-reasoned and well-expressed, I'm sorry to say!
Yes, I am a Christian.
Guys, thanks for the great responses!
"rayzinside": Duh! I hadn't even thought of that. You're absolutely right! Thanks!
"Jasper", my friend: I'm afraid your sarcasm goes over my head. What do you mean, your "dispensation of critisism [sic]"; and, were you suggesting that my question was an "Ad Hominum [sic] attack"?
Believer: Thank you for your response, and I agree that I do come off as a bit arrogant and judgmental; I'm sorry about that, but one of my real pet peeves (and, perhaps, character defects) is impatience with poor usage of the English language. As to your specific stylistic criticisms, though, I have to insist that those definitely are, well, stylisticisms, and either your way or mine is acceptable.
"Smile": I try.
"AmericanPatriot" (and a couple of others): As you are aware, there are many, many posters in this forum whose responses drip disdain for Christianity, and they look for absolutely anything they can use to criticize our approach. Likewise, there are sincere searchers who are turned off by attitudes and expressions here---and, we have to admit, the way those expressions are made. I feel that it is a simple act of evangelism to put our best feet forward when presenting Christ. I am not wonderful, but He is; I do not walk on water, but I believe He did. He aadmonished His followers to strive for perfection, and to let their light shine; I just feel that as Christians we should have something POSITIVE to show the world, and maybe it might be a little more attractive to the sincere seekers. You seem to feel that I am arrogant; I have no control over your opinions of me. I am not perfect; I just try to be the best Me I can be, in all my affairs!
If I were a nonbeliever but a searcher, most of the postings by the "Christians" would be a huge turn-off. The postings by most (not all) of the agnostics and atheists here are MUCH more well-reasoned and well-expressed, I'm sorry to say!
Yes, I am a Christian.
Guys, thanks for the great responses!
"rayzinside": Duh! I hadn't even thought of that. You're absolutely right! Thanks!
"Jasper", my friend: I'm afraid your sarcasm goes over my head. What do you mean, your "dispensation of critisism [sic]"; and, were you suggesting that my question was an "Ad Hominum [sic] attack"?
Believer: Thank you for your response, and I agree that I do come off as a bit arrogant and judgmental; I'm sorry about that, but one of my real pet peeves (and, perhaps, character defects) is impatience with poor usage of the English language. As to your specific stylistic criticisms, though, I have to insist that those definitely are, well, stylisticisms, and either your way or mine is acceptable.
"Smile": I try.
"AmericanPatriot" (and a couple of others): As you are aware, there are many, many posters in this forum whose responses drip disdain for Christianity, and they look for absolutely anything they can use to criticize our approach. Likewise, there are sincere searchers who are turned off by attitudes and expressions here---and, we have to admit, the way those expressions are made. I feel that it is a simple act of evangelism to put our best feet forward when presenting Christ. I am not wonderful, but He is; I do not walk on water, but I believe He did. He aadmonished His followers to strive for perfection, and to let their light shine; I just feel that as Christians we should have something POSITIVE to show the world, and maybe it might be a little more attractive to the sincere seekers. You seem to feel that I am arrogant; I have no control over your opinions of me. I am not perfect; I just try to be the best Me I can be, in all my affairs!