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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]NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)171. I.E. if I was hungry I wouldnt want someone saying "the government shouldnt do it and I dont feel
like doing it, so starve"
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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