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Probably because Christianity hinges on the Bible being accurate.
ah. I would seek other perspectives here, as this seems to me to be denying you, possibly, of a better way to approach wisdom, which i don't necessarily mean to equate with Scripture, for you. Iow why not just acknowledge that Christianity is not accurate, the political kind anyway, freeing you up to approach the Bible, or indeed any Holy Writ, on their merits? Yes, most people who identify as Christians are hypocrites, and seeking to make room for Christ in their life, rather than making room for their life in Christ. But the best place i know of to illuminate this is the Bible.
At a certain point, imo, you are just going to be perceived as avoiding wisdom, not foo fighting iow.
"Love you neighbor; that's all you gotta do" is pretty profound stuff, i mean really do you have a problem with this message? By God? God hates all the same stuff you do AJ, and imo you would be better served to make the Bible work for you.
...because we are using this thread to follow on from 'was there a historical Jesus'. Apparently, our friend Transponder is going to start another thread for 'Historical Accuracy of the Gospels' (which will probably also be in this forum). When he does we will transfer the posts concerning Nazareth to it.
sad, because it is completely missing the point imo.
Actually Christianity promotes prejudice, favoritism and self-serving. Who will dwell in Heaven? Most Christians believe that ONLY Christians will live in Heaven after they die. What "nationality" is God's "chosen" people? (favoritism). Why do Christians generally do good things? To stay in God's good graces, so they can go to Heaven after they die. (self-serving).
Regardless, one can love others without prejudice, favoritism, or self-serving ends with being a Christian and many do. Actually those who do these things without expecting an eternal reward are the more genuine.
but you cannot pretend that this perspective is not illuminated in Scripture, if not Christianity, political.
i'm not sure how to reply to you, because we currently have no common lexicon. But surely i can at least assume that we both seek...what do we commonly, both of us, seek? Give me a word, and i will give you this point.
i'm not sure how to reply to you, because we currently have no common lexicon. But surely i can at least assume that we both seek...what do we commonly, both of us, seek? Give me a word, and i will give you this point.
Seems to me that most of your posts lack a point and/or coherence.
i'm not sure how to reply to you, because we currently have no common lexicon. But surely i can at least assume that we both seek...what do we commonly, both of us, seek? Give me a word, and i will give you this point.
Sorry old man. I don't understand what the hell you are talking about?
Is it a quiz or something??
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