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In reply to the discussion: I need help figuring something out. If I am a Christian, do I want my fellow humans to have [View all]PassingFair
(22,434 posts)49. Glad you're around for the final word on what a Christian is.
According to "Jesus", all you need is faith in him.
You can mess up and still be "saved".
But go ahead and be your own "truth" here and judge who is and is not a "true" Christian.
SO silly!
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I need help figuring something out. If I am a Christian, do I want my fellow humans to have [View all]
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
OP
Nothing these radical whacky-Christians practice is Christian-like. Nothing. Therefore,
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#1
Christianity was formed through the Disciples' writings after Jesus' death.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#20
No need to apologize for such an insightful and informative post, Mc Mike.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#133
You and I must be reading different versions of the bible - or you misunderstand the message.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#125
Because it doesn't include enough surrounding text to expand and weaken the meaning and allow
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#146
Is there any one (or a few) in particular you'd like to focus on? That's a pretty long list. nt
el_bryanto
Mar 2015
#154
So you aren't interested in understanding how a Christian might interpret them?
el_bryanto
Mar 2015
#166
Try looking up those verses in your own bible if you think they're somehow out of context.
Warpy
Mar 2015
#131
There's nothing about being a Christian that inoculates one from being an asshole
Major Nikon
Mar 2015
#61
James 2:17 ~ " In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#38
"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies
PassingFair
Mar 2015
#39
The original comment was, "there is not objective standard for being a Christian". Not true.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#43
The so-called "atheist" Craig Hicks had a religion, and he wore his God on his hip.
stone space
Mar 2015
#44
I agree 100%. There has to be a separation of church and State on all levels.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#35
Says you. Your interpretation of what jesus (allegedy) taught is no more accurate
cleanhippie
Mar 2015
#139
It's not only fun, it's necessary. Because of their actions, and because they claim to be
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2015
#24
Churches could not handle the problems during the Great Depression and were extremely glad to
jwirr
Mar 2015
#13
+100. and i've seen in my own community that the fundies are eager to castigate government
ND-Dem
Mar 2015
#22
Yes, our food shelf does not have enough to go around and we are in a reasonably well to do
jwirr
Mar 2015
#79
Almost all churches would have agreed that you would want everyone to have food, shelter and
jwirr
Mar 2015
#7
Falwell was one ugly man, to be sure. He alone can take much of the credit for the hate they
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#9
This abortion derangement syndrome is causing people with limited brain cells to
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#16
"Charity" with strings attached = the "noble" wealthy providing to the "deserving" poor.
RadiationTherapy
Mar 2015
#117
Maybe try doing your own research on the question using the source documents?
Pooka Fey
Mar 2015
#23
Those who take joy in depriving others of livelihoods, food, shelter and healthcare...
Orsino
Mar 2015
#27
This is like asking which is the real Christian.........Pat Robertson or Mother Theresa?
leftofcool
Mar 2015
#33
Charity wont do it, wont come anywhere close, if it is up to charity alone
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#55
Listening to Michelangelo Signorile right now on Sirius Radio, liberal talk show host
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#59
He's probably right -- if we slashed the ever-lovin' crap out of the military budget
Arugula Latte
Mar 2015
#63
The government can still distribute funds far more effectively than any charity.
trotsky
Mar 2015
#65
If you are a Republican Christian, you don't give a damn. Nothing more to say nt
adigal
Mar 2015
#84
That question is completely out of left field, has nothing to do with anything.
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#90
I not sure you know what projection means but, no, my question isn't from left field.
Nuclear Unicorn
Mar 2015
#91
A liberal in what context, if he existed, he was a 1st century Jewish preacher...
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2015
#94
You illustrate my point about selective reading, look at this Bible quote:
Humanist_Activist
Mar 2015
#110
But the hateful stuff is ALSO in the New Testament, which they ignore.
Manifestor_of_Light
Mar 2015
#134
If you think one need be a Christian to want fellow humans to have basic neccesities...
cleanhippie
Mar 2015
#138
I'm surprised this thread is still going really; particularly since it seems to be made up mostly of
el_bryanto
Mar 2015
#151
The Jesus I learned about would be horrified by TeaParTY and repubs. I say that sincerely
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#157
I asked you if you are asserting that if Jesus EXISTED NOW he would say no government help
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#162
I agree to the extent we should not pick and choose quotes from the Bible.
former9thward
Mar 2015
#192
I.E. if I was hungry I wouldnt want someone saying "the government shouldnt do it and I dont feel
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#171
It shouldn't be difficult to figure out there isn't just one approach to Christianity
BainsBane
Mar 2015
#170
It is not an "approach" to Christianity to do the opposite of what Jesus said to do
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#172
The Prosperity Doctrine was invented to take care of the cognitive dissonance
Maedhros
Mar 2015
#179
DU3 can't move stuff. It can only be locked, and a new thread started over there.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#183
It was dead until someone suggested that it is a logical conclusion that Jesus might
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#184
Post 181 doesn't seem to be suggesting that, but I'll let that poster speak for him or herself.
AtheistCrusader
Mar 2015
#193
My position is the Jesus of the New Testament would have welcomed any and all
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#194