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Religion Thread: ...and suddenly, everyone's a theology scholar
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Re: Religion Thread: ...and suddenly, everyone's a theology scholar
"Interesting. So when will right-wing Christians acknowledge that the "moderate majority" of Muslims do the same with their radicals, and allow them to be held to that equal standard, then?"
Why don't white supremacists do the same with racial matters? Because the right wing is the right wing first and foremost. Don't think the existence of race, religion, nation states is to blame for bad extremist perspective and behavior.Go Gophers!
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How do progressively-minded Christians reconcile the socially conservative parts of the Bible (marry your brother's widow, stone the adulterers, gays are an abomination), with 21st century society and politics? If you subscribe to all of the lovey-dovey/hopey-changey "social justice" ideas in a sacred tome whose writings were inspired by your deity, then surely you don't get to just ignore that other stuff merely because you disagree with it, or because "times change". If God really has changed his mind, then why hasn't He sent us a prophet with an update? Or did He, and it turned out to be even more conservative, nakedly racist, and just plain awkward than either of the first two testaments combined?
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Originally posted by FadeToBlack&Gold View PostHow do progressively-minded Christians reconcile the socially conservative parts of the Bible (marry your brother's widow, stone the adulterers, gays are an abomination), with 21st century society and politics?
Jesus says He "fulfilled the old law" and did so by interpreting it. But he clearly repositioned to emphasize that good behavior is my responsibility (or yours if your a Christian) - and not one for a Christian to apply to others. See "don't throw stones" passage.Go Gophers!
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Per nutbars this afternoon:
1. The USA is mentioned in the Bible.
2. Obama is the Antichrist.
3. Hurricane Harvey and the solar eclipse mean the end is near.. if not here already.Facebook: bcowles920 Instagram: missthundercat01
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Originally posted by 5mn_Major View PostAlthough divinely inspired, the Old Testament was written via human interpretation. Jesus is God and set the record straight. Jesus created a new covenant - done. Top priority is to treat your neighbors well and believe in God...and God is love.
Jesus says He "fulfilled the old law" and did so by interpreting it. But he clearly repositioned to emphasize that good behavior is my responsibility (or yours if your a Christian) - and not one for a Christian to apply to others. See "don't throw stones" passage.
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Originally posted by leswp1 View Postand away we go!Cornell University
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Originally posted by Kepler View PostI want it noted that I didn't start the fire."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir
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Originally posted by 5mn_Major View PostAlthough divinely inspired, the Old Testament was written via human interpretation. Jesus is God and set the record straight. Jesus created a new covenant - done. Top priority is to treat your neighbors well and believe in God...and God is love.
Jesus says He "fulfilled the old law" and did so by interpreting it. But he clearly repositioned to emphasize that good behavior is my responsibility (or yours if your a Christian) - and not one for a Christian to apply to others. See "don't throw stones" passage.**NOTE: The misleading post above was brought to you by Reynold's Wrap and American Steeples, makers of Crosses.
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Originally posted by ScoobyDoo View PostUh, what?"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir
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I'll say.
Family Research Council president Tony Perkins urged conservative Christian listeners of his radio program on Wednesday to run for positions on their local public school boards to combat gender identity education programs because those programs make it harder for children to be taught the gospel.
On the August 23 episode of Family Research Council’s “Washington Watch” radio program, Perkins shared a report about parents who complained to a school board in California that a discussion about gender identity in a kindergarten classroom had left their children “confused.” According to Perkins, the lesson was part of a larger plot to prevent churches from reaching children with their message.
“They’re going after your children with these agendas because they know if they can change the hearts and minds of these kids and confuse them as young as five years old—folks, they’ve cut you off at the pass,” Perkins told listeners. “They’re trying to create greater confusion in the minds of these kids. It’s going to make it difficult even to reach them with the gospel.”Last edited by Kepler; 08-28-2017, 01:21 PM.Cornell University
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The number of people turning away from the Bible has increased with each passing generation of children since literacy has become the norm."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
"One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir
"Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth
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Originally posted by St. Clown View PostThe number of people turning away from the Bible has increased with each passing generation of children since literacy has become the norm.Cornell University
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But of course...
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