I'm asking if you've done it
Done what? What actions are you suggesting?
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I'm asking if you've done it
I don't desire the Kingdom of Heaven. I don't even think it exists.
Yes, I try to comfort those who are mourning. Other than that, there is no guarantee those who mourn will be comforted.
I don't want to inherit the Earth.
I try to show mercy. And I yearn for justice.
While purity of heart and being a peacemaker are good goals, I have no interest in your supposed benefit from them.
I have no interest in the Kingdom of Heaven. And I thought the 'poor in spirit' got the Kingdom of Heaven.
Do what? There is no action even suggested here, only consequences.
Interesting.It's not a continuation from another thread.
Done what, precisely?
Tom
Is it that you refuse to clarify your OP or is it that you can not clarify your OP?You guys are vultures
I don't see anything here that suggests that we "do" these things. What I'm seeing is a deliberate reversal of what most people think of as success and failure in life. Jesus is saying that what we think of as being evidence of God's favor, is not. And what we think of as evidence of God's neglect, or scorn, is not, as well. So beware of raising ourselves up, and putting ourselves above others in eyes of God (and in our own). Because that's when we will be the least blessed. Not the more.NIV:
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Very hard if you think about it, I can't do it.
You'll need to be less cryptic if you want a cogent reply.You define the standards
Even with a belief in God people cherry pick and reinterpret the Beatitudes to suit themselves.
Take Trump's Wall as an example. Millions of Christians voted for Trump. Do you see anything in the Beatitudes that support walling poor people out of this Christian Nation? I don't.
What I see is Christian folks becoming like the Sodomites.
Tom
I have lost count of the number of turtles I have "saved" from the roadI save worms from off the sidewalk and put them back into their gardens. Beyond that, I'm better than any gods.
I'm asking if you've done it
Is it that you refuse to clarify your OP or is it that you can not clarify your OP?
Either way, it is on you that your OP is severely lacking in clarity.
There're various ways of putting this.But how does scripture about god apply to those who don't follow scripture?
VariousI have done all of these things at various times in my life.
Now, will you answer my question?
Which of these do you think cannot be done by an atheist?
What do you mean by "Done them"?Ok. I'm sorry, what do I need to clarify? Sorry, peace
You'll need to be less cryptic if you want a cogent reply.
I consider the Beatitudes a vague, but nice, poem of sorts. The Humanist Manifesto is far superior as a moral code.
Luckily, more and more Christians are dumping Scripture as a moral code and adopting secular humanist values. I think that's why people want to come to Christendom, and few people want to move to Communist or Hindu or Muslim countries.
Tom
I'm not sure what you're talking about. This always struck me more as promises about blessings that God would bestow, not commandments for any person.NIV:
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Very hard if you think about it, I can't do it.
What do you mean by "Done them"?
Tom