What punishment is given to those who do not confess to being Christian?

Those who confessed received a punishment ranging from a pilgrimage to a whipping. Those accused of heresy were forced to testify. If the heretic did not confess, torture and execution were inescapable.

What is a Christian who doesn’t believe in God?

Christian atheism is a form of Christianity that rejects the theistic claims of Christianity, but draws its beliefs and practices from Jesus’ life and/or teachings as recorded in the New Testament Gospels and other sources. Christian atheism takes many forms: Some include an ethics system.

Why does God no longer punish us for our sin?

God no longer punishes us for our sin because Jesus took that punishment. The Bible says bad things that happen to us are a result of God’s discipline. They are not a punishment for sin, rather, they are a correction, as a parent would correct a child. Alyssa Roat Contributing Writer

Why do people deny God’s existence?

But the real reason most deny God’s existence can be summarized in one word: pride. They want to run their own lives, and they don’t want anyone—especially God—to interfere with the way they’re living. They want to be in control of everything they do, and they know that if they were to believe in God, they’d have to change their lifestyle.

Why do some people reject God?

For example, they may say they reject God because they can’t understand why He doesn’t do something about all the evil in the world. Or they may say they’re turned off by the hypocrisy of Christians they’ve known.

What does the Bible say about bad things happening to Christians?

In John 15:18, Jesus says, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” Christians face discrimination, persecution, and even death for their faith. In this case, the bad things that happen are because the Christian is doing something right.