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Started by awol, March 27, 2007, 12:05:14 PM

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American_Woman

#15
May 07, 2008, 08:43:14 PM
Quote from: awol on March 27, 2007, 12:05:14 PM
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?

I'm not sure. I have been trying to figure that out myself and this is why. Well there's a couple of reason's ...

1) Going to different churches the Preachers tend to contradict one another.

2) Church going folks from my experience pick and choose parts of "The Book" in which they want to live by.
I don't quite grasp how you can be a Christian and a sinner.   :dizzy2:
What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger or can be postponed while I eat chocolate!

Henry Hawk

#16
May 08, 2008, 08:34:32 AM
Quote from: Exterminator on May 07, 2008, 03:06:04 PM
And yet you advocate war...pretty much makes you a hypocrite of the worst kind; huh?

maybe it does...I'm not a fan of war of any kind.......but, unfortunatly, I believe that is the only way to keep my family safe from evil.....even Jesus was not here to bring peace, but He DID bring a sword......He knew that (especially) being a Christian would bring persecution, trials and hardships....I believe that we should ALL live by the fruit of the Spirit.....but we are not door matts.....and defending our life and liberty is a critical part of being able to do so...
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Henry Hawk

#17
May 08, 2008, 08:38:34 AM
Quote from: dan foster on May 07, 2008, 08:40:02 PM
Sorry, but Ghandi was no christian and he is one of the few people that could complete your list of "being".  ML King might come in a distant second, but a very distant and he claimed to be a christian.

I never stated that only Christians CAN be people of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control....but it would be a good sign...........that is what Jesus promoted...
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#18
May 08, 2008, 03:24:59 PM
Quote from: Horseman on May 01, 2008, 05:43:00 PM
I should pay more attention of the Zone.   I didn't realize this section was even here.  Horseman>>>dummy.



Henry Hawk has his own area in this section too.  There are some interesting discussions that go on there as well.  Stop by and visit him when you get a chance.  ;D
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awol

#19
May 08, 2008, 05:40:30 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 08, 2008, 08:38:34 AM
I never stated that only Christians CAN be people of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control....

(jim carry voice)
reeeeeheeeeeeheeeeeeeaaaaaaalllly?

Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 02, 2008, 08:47:01 AM
...if everyone lived according to Jesus' teachings, there would be no problems in this world....
"Those who dance are considered insane by those who can't hear the music." - George Carlin

Henry Hawk

#20
May 09, 2008, 06:53:52 AM
Quote from: awol on May 08, 2008, 05:40:30 PM
(jim carry voice)
reeeeeheeeeeeheeeeeeeaaaaaaalllly?


you have a problem with comprehension duntya?...........I said "not only Christians CAN be people of love....meaning others can do it

and I Also stated that it would be Nice (paraphrasing) if they ALL did.....

again NOT STATING that...ONLY CHRISTIANS....CAN be.........

el comprehenday..........

btw...nice jim carey impresonation... ;)
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

pariann

#21
May 09, 2008, 10:58:07 AM
Yesterday...I was told that there is no such thing has semi-Christian belief.   What is it when you incorporate several religious teachings and not all of them are Christianity?  I call it Spiritual, and I hold semi-Christian belief's because I believe in more than just Jesus and God....but not in more than one Creator and his flesh & blood counterpart.
Looks like I've come full circle.

Henry Hawk

#22
May 09, 2008, 06:51:19 PM
Quote from: pariann on May 09, 2008, 10:58:07 AM
Yesterday...I was told that there is no such thing has semi-Christian belief.   What is it when you incorporate several religious teachings and not all of them are Christianity?  I call it Spiritual, and I hold semi-Christian belief's because I believe in more than just Jesus and God....but not in more than one Creator and his flesh & blood counterpart.

nobody can tell anybody how or what they can believe.......that is what is great about living in a country where you can do this ...publicly

just a question for ya Pari..........Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God?
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

pariann

#23
May 09, 2008, 06:56:55 PM
that's a bit personal isn't it?
Looks like I've come full circle.

Henry Hawk

#24
May 09, 2008, 06:59:56 PM
Quote from: pariann on May 09, 2008, 06:56:55 PM
that's a bit personal isn't it?

yes, it probably is...................didn't intend for it to be...........not trying to pry........just a question.....if ya feel uncomfortable about it.......ya don't have to answer......... :-\ :)

"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Y

#25
May 22, 2008, 08:35:09 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 09, 2008, 06:51:19 PM
nobody can tell anybody how or what they can believe.......that is what is great about living in a country where you can do this ...publicly...

Ya' really think so, huh? 

Here's a current example:  try polygamy. 

That's only one example of how differing beliefs are surpressed, usually by other religious beliefs, right here in the good ole' U.S. of A..  ; )
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In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

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dan foster

#26
May 22, 2008, 11:30:03 PM
Quote from: Y on May 22, 2008, 08:35:09 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 09, 2008, 06:51:19 PM
nobody can tell anybody how or what they can believe.......that is what is great about living in a country where you can do this ...publicly...

Ya' really think so, huh? 

Here's a current example:  try polygamy. 

That's only one example of how differing beliefs are surpressed, usually by other religious beliefs, right here in the good ole' U.S. of A..  ; )

Shit.  Try being gay or atheist or middle eastern in origin.....
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world" Louis Pasteur

"It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke

dan foster

#27
May 22, 2008, 11:31:57 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 08, 2008, 08:34:32 AM

...I'm not a fan of war of any kind.......but, unfortunatly, I believe that is the only way to keep my family safe from evil... ...and defending our life and liberty is a critical part of being able to do so...

Just out of curiosity, which war rises to the level of keeping your family safe or defending life and liberty?
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world" Louis Pasteur

"It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke

pariann

#28
May 23, 2008, 09:22:31 AM
The Revolutionary War??
Looks like I've come full circle.

dan foster

#29
May 23, 2008, 12:57:02 PM
Quote from: pariann on May 23, 2008, 09:22:31 AM
The Revolutionary War??

I was thinking of something a bit more contemporary.  However, my guess Hank is still fighting the Civil War  :biggrin:
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world" Louis Pasteur

"It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke
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