Following is a summary of what I saw as the main points to those who posted an answer to this question over at The Friendly Christian site.

(Please keep in mind -- these are not my words; I am only the messenger.)

Some of these comments are what I would call "typical" but a few are truly insightful. All of the comments are things we should take note of.


Christians think they’re better than others because they believe in God; holier than thou attitude; that they have a corner on the truth

Hate others who don’t follow their beliefs or live the same lifestyle (especially in regards to homosexuality)

Christians support hatred, war, and violence against others; double standard

Some fit the stereotype that Christians are mean, bitter people

Creeds and the divinity of Jesus were voted on at one time by the Catholic church (how can you vote on the truth?)

Preach / witness / proselytize / recruit too much

Religion that doesn’t care how “good” you are (works) but rather on “carrying the Jesus card”

Authoritarianism and disturbing obsession with others’ private lives

Was miserable as a Christian – it didn’t “deliver”

God would have to be sadistic and hateful if Hell existed

Non-uniqueness of Christianity in comparison to other religions; plagiarized from earlier mythology

Contradictions in the Bible

Christians desire to influence the government / pass laws that support their beliefs

Conning of gullible and vulnerable individuals (especially in regards to televangelists)

Subverts / ignores science

Disregard for the environment

Pedophile priests

Addiction to controlling things

Viewing death as a celebration

A deity that requires worship and blind faith

Oppression of women / misogynistic

They see professed Christians doing acts of hatred yet other Christians don’t speak against it

Desire to squelch opposing viewpoints

Don’t buy into the idea of original sin and blood sacrifice

Desire to intrude on the bedroom, courtroom, public classroom, operating room and laboratory

Religion of shame, self-degradation and self-hatred

Much preaching is emotional blackmail

Polarizing

Belief that morality only comes from God

Christianity hates the weak (of spirit, faith, etc.)

Christianity accepts of the selfish American lifestyle

Herd mentality

Disregard for logic