Why do Christians have to be whimpy or pacifist?

[KlinkyCoder]

In most situations it would be much better to forgive, but if somebody repeatedly tormented me or people who I know, or if it is a rapist or murderer, I should have the right to be allowed to use force against such bad person, and also on a family level. Why does Jesus not like this?

I don't want to be patient and wait for God for things to happen. I believe in God but I am no longer a Christian so to say.

[OtterMan68]

Jesus said: "if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. However, if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
To forgive does NOT mean forget.
You can forgive someone but never trust them again or want them locked up if they are a danger.
Christians must follow the teachings of Christ, or they would not be CHRISTians.

Christians must also do the following: It's not an option, but some think this is outdated, and should be ignored.

[KlinkyCoder]

I agree.

[jshm2]

WTF are you babbling about? No other religion has killed more than Christians. Even today, most murders are done by Christians.

But it's nothing to do with faith, and more to do with their politics and cultures.

[Anonymous]

God cannot do for you, what God can only do with and through you. If someone is awful to you then you don't not have to be meek to them. You have to be meek to God only. Get away from the people trying to hurt you and by all means fight back if it is needed.

You should forgive people. Forgiveness is for you not them. You're the one poisoning your own nervous system.

[KlinkyCoder]

+1 good point for the last paragraph. Seems like a balanced answer.

[NamerOfStars]

You do have that right- but to have the right to do something is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.

One can't be a follower of Jesus without following Him.

[RebelinSteel]

I don’t get that, how are Christians whimpy or pacifists. That’s just a load of rubbish 🤣🤣

[John_And_Elijah]

There's no law in self-defense. If someone's trying to inflict serious bodily harm to you, then you are free to fight back. But situations involving the court of law, law enforcement, or vengeful reactions to an offense are not permitted.

[strateguy632]

depends which group. film Hacksaw Ridge 2016

[Anonymous]

“Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.”

— Psalms 144:1

”He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.” —Jesus Christ,

—Luke 22:36

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[OfDeath]

I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.