Why are Christians not strict?

Answer 1

A:Some believe that to be a strict Christian is to attend church regularly and to pray steadfastly. Others believe that to be a strict Christian is to judge others, interfere in their lives and preach the gospel to them. Still others believe that to be a strict Christian is to love others as themselves, and to forgive - turning the other cheek.

Some Christians do indeed attend church regularly and probably do pray. These can include people who are both good people and some who are sinners or criminals - the mafia bosses are well known as church-goers. So many Christians do not measure themselves as good Christians by their church attendance or otherwise.

There is a certain inconsistency between, on the one hand, judging others and seeking to impose one's interpretation of Christian ethics, and on the other hand, loving others and forgiving them if they do not always follow one's idea of proper Christian conduct. Many Christians realise that a good Christian is one who follows the teachings of love and forgiveness, learning not to judge lest they be judged.

But, while many Christians realise that the fundamental concept of Christianity is to love and forgive, they find these intolerably difficult principles, not the least because they do not really understand the concepts.

In my view, it comes down to whether most Christians want to be good Christians or simply want to be known as strict Christians. For all their faults and shortcomings, I think that most Christians would try to be good Christians, loving others even when they follow different values or fall short of their Christian principles, and forgiving those who fail to live up to an ideal.

Answer 2

Christians may not be strict in their beliefs and practices due to a variety of reasons. Some Christians may have a more lenient interpretation of scripture or focus more on the core teachings of love, forgiveness, and acceptance. Additionally, personal experiences, cultural influences, and individual spiritual journeys can also contribute to varying levels of strictness among Christians.