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I could say the same about atheism
And you´d be wrong.
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I could say the same about atheism
In that case, I don't pity you. As long as you are using it because it works and not because it's right...Don't waste any pity on me. My Christian faith has greatly enriched not only my own life, but the lives of my family members, including my seven grandchildren.
My family loves our faith which we live and practice. Considering our involvement in our local community and in faith based charities (such as orphanages), I'd say that other people benefit from our Christianity as well.
I'm sure you can and perhaps do practice your own beliefs in ways that are good for your community as well and that's great, but please don't belittle the faith of others which encourages them to better their own communities and lives.
well then start a new thread...
isn't this about christians?
and as i've stated before...
it's an excuse like any other...
what's the big deal, why defend it?
And you´d be wrong.
waitasec - we're allowed to make comparisons on threads. My point is relevant whether you agree with it or not.
In that case, I don't pity you. As long as you are using it because it works and not because it's right...
It's a very good stance to take.
and so is mine
so there..
I don't even get how one can hate anothers "faith". Seems silly to hate something which is a personal decision by one.
I think there are other belittling ideas in Christianity. IMO, the idea that the worth of all things is bestowed by God is a very common precept in Christianity, and it contradict the idea that things (such as people) have inherent worth in their own rights.It is very important to belittle ideas against morality and humanity.
Wheter eternal torture is or is not such, is not the question of this thread, though you´d know my posture.
I wasn't the one telling you to start another thread.
I think there are other belittling ideas in Christianity. IMO, the idea that the worth of all things is bestowed by God is a very common precept in Christianity, and it contradict the idea that things (such as people) have inherent worth in their own rights.
I also think that trust in God to meet the needs of humanity is a very common Christian precept, and I think this suggests that we don't need to solve our problems for ourselves.
In fact, I think many Christian denominations go a step beyond this and preach that we're living in a condemned, fallen, decaying world, and that trying to fix it isn't only unnecessary, but actually futile.
IMO, even when we set aside questions like whether Hell is fiery torment or "separation from God", or whether God does or doesn't hate gay people, there are some profoundly negative things that are at the core of almost every form of Christianity I've ever encountered.
I can understand why some people don't agree with some actions which people justify by their faith. I can understand a negative reaction to some belief systems if they are used to justify wrong actions towards others.
But my stance is that this is human nature, regardless of belief systems. All sorts of wrong actions against groups and individuals have been perpetrated by those claiming to be supported by various belief systems, from atheism to Christianity to Islam to paganism.
I think that "hate" is a very strong and personal word though. I reserve that word for extreme situations.
I think there are other belittling ideas in Christianity. IMO, the idea that the worth of all things is bestowed by God is a very common precept in Christianity, and it contradict the idea that things (such as people) have inherent worth in their own rights.
I also think that trust in God to meet the needs of humanity is a very common Christian precept, and I think this suggests that we don't need to solve our problems for ourselves.
In fact, I think many Christian denominations go a step beyond this and preach that we're living in a condemned, fallen, decaying world, and that trying to fix it isn't only unnecessary, but actually futile.
IMO, even when we set aside questions like whether Hell is fiery torment or "separation from God", or whether God does or doesn't hate gay people, there are some profoundly negative things that are at the core of almost every form of Christianity I've ever encountered.
The Christian beliefs that I adhere to teach that all humans are made in the image of God and are equally worthy of not only His love and grace, but our respect.
The Christian beliefs that I adhere to teach that all humans are made in the image of God and are equally worthy of not only His love and grace, but our respect.
I'm glad you view your religion that way, but you also have to understand that others veiw it diffrently, and when you have a giant book of multiple choice, it becomes very easy to justify almost any behaviour using the very same book. Why not toss the book and use common sense?
Pretty much what I believe.
The thing is that Christianity is immensely different from one "school" to another.
Jesus said he is one with all of us. I, personaly, wouldn´t call that being "unworthy" because then I would have to say Jesus is unworthy.
He didn´t even mean only those "righteous" ones, because when he said this, he also used the example of "visited me when I was in prison", so the way I see it, we are all divine.
Some of us manifest it far less than others though
I'm glad you view your religion that way, but you also have to understand that others veiw it diffrently, and when you have a giant book of multiple choice, it becomes very easy to justify almost any behaviour using the very same book. Why not toss the book and use common sense?