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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 5:07 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:01 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: If you have something specific in regards to me, seriously let me know. (although I by no means, think that I am perfect, or think that the New Testament requires it).
Keep in mind, however, that even if we disagree, that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm ignoring something. We have to look at things within context, which includes context in the rest of Scripture. Also, if you come to me with something, you need to be honestly reading and wanting to understand the intentions of the author, not proof texting or using the text as a rhetorical weapon (use the principle of charity). You may also note, that I think that a rigid atheistic fundyism is just as bad if not worse than rigid Christian fundyism. I'm not into artificial rules, that you wouldn't apply to other things. It's not hard. Do you know ANYBODY who lives by ALL the rules set down in the NT? I have never met such a person and don't believe they exist. As for you personally, I really don't care.
Ok.... I try to follow it as best I can, and wouldn't consider myself a cafeteria Christian. However I think that first you need to understand, that it is not about keeping a bunch of rules.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 5:13 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:07 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 5:01 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: It's not hard. Do you know ANYBODY who lives by ALL the rules set down in the NT? I have never met such a person and don't believe they exist. As for you personally, I really don't care.
Ok.... I try to follow it as best I can, and wouldn't consider myself a cafeteria Christian. However I think that first you need to understand, that it is not about keeping a bunch of rules.
Yes, it is. God's word, not "most of God's word". Unless, of course, you consider yourself more of authority on what makes a christian.
And you don't have to consider yourself a cafeteria christian, it's true whether your like it or not.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 5:20 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:13 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 5:07 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: Ok.... I try to follow it as best I can, and wouldn't consider myself a cafeteria Christian. However I think that first you need to understand, that it is not about keeping a bunch of rules.
Yes, it is. God's word, not "most of God's word". Unless, of course, you consider yourself more of authority on what makes a christian.
And you don't have to consider yourself a cafeteria christian, it's true whether your like it or not.
You clearly have missed what the Gospel is all about. So forgive me, if I don't jump and get all worked up over it. This seems to just be more assumption than anything else.
If you come up with something specific which can be addressed in a sensible manner however; let me know.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 5:30 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:20 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 5:13 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Yes, it is. God's word, not "most of God's word". Unless, of course, you consider yourself more of authority on what makes a christian.
And you don't have to consider yourself a cafeteria christian, it's true whether your like it or not.
You clearly have missed what the Gospel is all about. So forgive me, if I don't jump and get all worked up over it. This seems to just be more assumption than anything else.
If you come up with something specific which can be addressed in a sensible manner however; let me know.
Yep, you fit the bill perfectly. Denial and handwaving.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 5:46 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:30 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 5:20 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: You clearly have missed what the Gospel is all about. So forgive me, if I don't jump and get all worked up over it. This seems to just be more assumption than anything else.
If you come up with something specific which can be addressed in a sensible manner however; let me know.
Yep, you fit the bill perfectly. Denial and handwaving.
Of what??? Did you make a falsifiable claim that I missed?
And to re-enforce what I said previously. I make no claims of being perfect, or following perfectly. I'm sure that I am wrong on things, I fail to do what I should often, as well as want things and give into desires which are not of God. If this is what you are talking about, then I am guilty.
What I understand, as a cafeteria Christian is different though; not all Christians that I see pick and choose what they want or have that kind of view. It's not all about me, and I'm not always right.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 6:28 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:46 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 5:30 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Yep, you fit the bill perfectly. Denial and handwaving.
Of what??? Did you make a falsifiable claim that I missed?
And to re-enforce what I said previously. I make no claims of being perfect, or following perfectly. I'm sure that I am wrong on things, I fail to do what I should often, as well as want things and give into desires which are not of God. If this is what you are talking about, then I am guilty.
What I understand, as a cafeteria Christian is different though; not all Christians that I see pick and choose what they want or have that kind of view. It's not all about me, and I'm not always right. You deny being a cafeteria christian. And you'll dance all night to avoid facing the facts.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 8:00 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 5:01 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm)RoadRunner79 Wrote: If you have something specific in regards to me, seriously let me know. (although I by no means, think that I am perfect, or think that the New Testament requires it).
Keep in mind, however, that even if we disagree, that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm ignoring something. We have to look at things within context, which includes context in the rest of Scripture. Also, if you come to me with something, you need to be honestly reading and wanting to understand the intentions of the author, not proof texting or using the text as a rhetorical weapon (use the principle of charity). You may also note, that I think that a rigid atheistic fundyism is just as bad if not worse than rigid Christian fundyism. I'm not into artificial rules, that you wouldn't apply to other things. It's not hard. Do you know ANYBODY who lives by ALL the rules set down in the NT? I have never met such a person and don't believe they exist. As for you personally, I really don't care.
Unless you lay your cards down and actually give us your list of what you think the rules are AND why they are rules AND what compliance with said rules entail..until then there really isn't anything to discuss.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 8:42 pm
(January 6, 2018 at 8:00 pm)Neo-Scholastic Wrote: (January 6, 2018 at 5:01 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: It's not hard. Do you know ANYBODY who lives by ALL the rules set down in the NT? I have never met such a person and don't believe they exist. As for you personally, I really don't care.
Unless you lay your cards down and actually give us your list of what you think the rules are AND why they are rules AND what compliance with said rules entail..until then there really isn't anything to discuss.
Have someone read the OP to you.
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 8:43 pm
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The OP doesnt answer his question at all:
(January 3, 2018 at 8:13 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: I don't mean someone who claims to be a Christian and can't tell you what that means. I mean someone who lives exactly like the NT says they should live.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: Has anyone met a Christian?
January 6, 2018 at 8:51 pm
Right, the OP says living exactly like the NT says a Christian should life. Well, Gawzilla...what exactly do you think it says? If you're incapable of giving us your executive summary and maybe an example or two then don't blame our reading skills. You haven't written anything! We cannot read you mind.
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