Evils of Christianity Is Christianity Good or Bad

There goes a saying that says you shouldn't read someone else's mail. If you read a personal letter from a friend, to a neighbor, you probably wouldn't know what was going on, am I correct? So don't read the bible and try to interpret it to your liking (the interpretation that won't offend you), and then "present the facts" in an essay as if you know how to interpret it. And Christianity isn't separate from Catholicism. That's why they're called 'Christianity' and 'Catholicism.' And most Christians don't find anything wrong with baptists. I know because I am a Christian myself. And even though the bible is "open to interpretation," there is only one interpretation that will make sense in accordance with the whole bible, or with the passage you're reading.


And how did you figure that Christianity is discrimanitory? The bible says that homosexuality is wrong. That didn't descriminate. God said homosexuality is wrong, the human race was not created to be homosexuals, but function as a person is supposed to. And for true followers of the bible, what God says, goes. Now it isn't saying, "go out and kill homosexuals," we are to live with them, but not be like them, separate ourselves from them, but still love them and care for them.


As for Christianity scaring people away, is not true either. People will be scared when they here a sermon that touches their heart and actually seems right, when all along they thought this other way was right. Catholics were the ones who did the scaring. Do the witch trials ring a bell? During the time-period of the Witch Trials, Catholics would scare people to their religion by saying that if you aren't Catholic, then you are a witch.


One more thing about Catholicism. Catholics believe there are 7 sacraments. There are actually only 2 that are biblical, eucharist (communion) and baptism. One example of a sacrament that is unbiblical is Indulgences. They were brought about in the 15th or 16th century as a way to pay for the church's debt, and for the funding of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Catholic leaders made people go on a guilt trip if they didn't buy their parents out of "pergatory." And pergatory isn't even in the bible, Catholics came up with that one too. If you thorougly study the bible, you will not hear even a hint of some place such as 'pergatory.'


I could go on and on, but I think this is really really long. Hope you read this and listen, and don't just assume I'm wrong, but actually do your research.

I dont think that your thesis is very clear in this essay. What you said about Christians saying that Eve was the cause of original sin is not correct. I am a Christian and I don't agree. plus, I have never heard a Christian say that, and I think you generalize "Christians" I think that you are right when you say that some christians misinterpret the Bible. I think the same goes for non-Christians, and I think that some people misunderstand what Christians mean when they explain the Bible.

While Ally makes a valid point, she is still awarded a resounding "F" for history. The Bible began about 6,000 years ago with Creation. God spoke to Adam and Eve and they passed it down. Everything was memorized specifically before it was allowed to be passed down to the next generation. I do agree to an extent on it being "third hand," you must take into account just how meticulous the clergy was with making copies of the Scripture. Priests would copy letter for letter. And if there was one error- even a misplaced stroke on the page- the entire copy was burned so as not to raise controversy. Kinda sucks for the guy who messed up in Chapter 20 of Revelation. Third hand? Maybe... but still relevant.

I think this is a good essay, especially considering it is such a controversial and difficult topic to write an essay on.


I have heard people talk about Original Sin, and I think it is a common belief amongst some branches of Christianity.


I strongly agree with all your arguments that Christianity (as do most religions) cause discrimination, war and intolerance of other beliefs and cultures. However, what ruskipaul says about the bible being full of love is also true, at least of the new testament. If you read what Jesus himself was supposed to have said, you really cannot find much wrong with that.


I probably should be commenting purely on the essay and not on the other comments here, but never mind...to Capnusa: I'm not sure if you can actually prove that all the scriptures were passed down from Adam and Eve, or that Adam and Eve even existed. I think that is subjective.


ccmustangs2001: I think you will find Catholicism and Christianity are different branches of the same religion (at least I think it was just a typo, you were asserting they are seperate religions, yeah?). Your very comment has just acted as evidence backing up everything this essay says (which somehow, amusingly, I don't think you intended it to do)! You are being homophobic and displaying sectarian beliefs (baptists are ok, but not Catholics, right?). You just sound like a bigot. It sounds to me like you're the one who hasn't interpreted the bible properly. Wasn't Jesus supposed to have said that "love thy neighbour as thyself" is the second most important commandment, next to "love thy God with all thy heart" (when the Pharisees try to catch him out about the ten commandments)? It doesn't sound to me like you adhere to that rule at all.


Oh, and by the way, homosexuals are born homosexual. It is natural, the same way as it is natural for some women to be attracted to men, and some men to be attracted to women. Likewise, some women are attracted to women, and some men attracted to men, and some to a bit of both. That's the way nature made it, the way it has always been and the way it always will be. Love your neighbour.

I'm surprised that you had to write an essay on this topic since it is obviously very controversial. However, it is very well written with good reasoning and proof.

I thought this essay was well written.

What you said about Christians saying that Eve was the cause of original sin is not correct. the only reason of unrest, diputes amongst Christians are the misinterpretations.

The Bible was made with values like peace, love, kindness etc. If everyone followed these values there woudlnt be any problems. Besides the Bible focuses a lot on LOVE. If you love your neighbour like yourself you shouldnt have nay problems.

I think the overall message is that all religons when followed at a fundementalist level are damaging and destructive. The bible was a sensible document when it was first written, as it fufilled the societys need for order so they could progress. But the fact remains that it was writted third hand, over 2000 years ago. How can the dogma possibly be relevent today? Most of it is contradictory anyway- you can support almost any point of view if you pick your sectios carfully. Also,nobody has ever satisfactorily answered questions like- if god hates gay people, why did he make them gay in the first place? or if bad things that happen to good people are the devils work, and they make god sad, why did he create the devil? very interesting essay, that i would love to see expanded even further-prehaps to encompass the fact that jews, christians and muslims are all worshiping the same god, and yet we seem to hate each other! anyway , brilliant.

Wow, very subjective essay. I can understand your point of view but maybe you should think about the other side as well.