Why do more liberal Christians say the "Christian Left" is disappearing? (myths, punishment)
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I do not claim the bible is infallible and your god's whole truth nothing but the truth..If you believe the bible is your god's inspired word--you must accept this as true and do as well..
If not, you make you god to be a LIAR and you prove yourself to be no better than a Pharisee...
I do not claim the bible is infallible and your god's whole truth nothing but the truth..If you believe the bible is your god's inspired word--you must accept this as true and do as well..
If not, you make you god to be a LIAR and you prove yourself to be no better than a Pharisee...
Liberal Christianity tends to minimize or deny God's wrath and judgment. It also tends to make it seem as though God accepts everyone they way they are, and that they have no need to repent of their sins, or worship God. So what they may not realize, according to their teachings, there is no reason to love God, fear God, trust God, worship God or pay any attention to his word. That means that these liberal churches have, for those who listen to what they say, taken away any reason to come to church. So in essence, it means that when it comes to church, they're saying "never mind, don't bother or waste your time" Therefore its no surprise that these liberal churches are the ones that have seen the steepest declines in membership.
And the above is entirely in your imagination and based only on what you suppose we think. Don't bother to actually ask any of us in an intelligent, honest manner meant to facilitate understanding, now. How could you justify your sneering, judgmental attitude if you did THAT?
Liberal Christianity tends to minimize or deny God's wrath and judgment. It also tends to make it seem as though God accepts everyone they way they are, and that they have no need to repent of their sins, or worship God. So what they may not realize, according to their teachings, there is no reason to love God, fear God, trust God, worship God or pay any attention to his word. That means that these liberal churches have, for those who listen to what they say, taken away any reason to come to church. So in essence, it means that when it comes to church, they're saying "never mind, don't bother or waste your time" Therefore its no surprise that these liberal churches are the ones that have seen the steepest declines in membership.
So the obvious lesson is--
MEAN, OPPRESSIVE and PUNITIVE god(s) have a larger following based on FEAR of eternal hell...
Because LOVE, JUSTICE and FORGIVENESS are just fluff and what real mortals seek is to be MANIPULATED, THREATENED and LIVE IN CONSTANT FEAR--just like a good parent does with their child--until that child rises up and put the abusive parent in their place--with a granite stone.
LOVE ME OR SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES really isn't all that motivational...and usually creates a FALSE LOVE just to APPEASE someone and prevent another beating..
Exactly. You cannot be UN born again/born from above, separated from His body which is Spirit. But people can and do leave denoms all the day long and think that's not being a "Christian" anymore. No, if you're born again, it just means you left a denom, which may or may not have taught being born again in the first place. If someone is not one now, they never were one, period. They deceive themselves and others in the process, and that's what is sad about it, the harm that they do others who don't know any better. Peace
Not to be mean, but I am Just curious, is English your second or possibly third language?
Liberal Christianity tends to minimize or deny God's wrath and judgment. It also tends to make it seem as though God accepts everyone they way they are, and that they have no need to repent of their sins, or worship God. So what they may not realize, according to their teachings, there is no reason to love God, fear God, trust God, worship God or pay any attention to his word. That means that these liberal churches have, for those who listen to what they say, taken away any reason to come to church. So in essence, it means that when it comes to church, they're saying "never mind, don't bother or waste your time" Therefore its no surprise that these liberal churches are the ones that have seen the steepest declines in membership.
I agree. Without the threat of eternal damnation for non-attendance, what's the point of church? It's a waste of time and money.
Liberal Christianity tends to minimize or deny God's wrath and judgment. It also tends to make it seem as though God accepts everyone they way they are, and that they have no need to repent of their sins, or worship God. So what they may not realize, according to their teachings, there is no reason to love God, fear God, trust God, worship God or pay any attention to his word. That means that these liberal churches have, for those who listen to what they say, taken away any reason to come to church. So in essence, it means that when it comes to church, they're saying "never mind, don't bother or waste your time" Therefore its no surprise that these liberal churches are the ones that have seen the steepest declines in membership.
Typical fundy, having it back to front. God in his goodness, long suffering and tolerance towards us is what causes us to turn to him and his righteousness. It's right there in your bible Romans Chapter 2 verse 4. This is something every fundy as conveniently forgotten.
Yes, really. Augie is spot on re:liberal theology.
No, he isn't. I would know better than someone on the outside, just as you know the fundamentalist theology better than I.
To be more accurate, augie is presenting liberal theology in a way meant to be derogatory. It is, to put it simply, not very nice of him.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
