(January 13, 2016 at 12:32 am)green.joel2 Wrote: Okay, I've heard a bunch of atheists and a few Catholics talk about what Evangelical Christians believe or do not believe. First off, you have to understand what a Christian is and what a Christian is not. Christian is a term that means 'little Christ'. Therefore, a Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Second, since the Bible, and Jesus, teaches that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ Jesus alone. The RCC does not teach this doctrine, which is the single only thing that makes one a Christian. All other doctrines are secondary, are not essential for salvation.
Actually christian means follower of jesus, and the bible is not the sole source of information that certain protestant groups like to claim. Churches tend to be dishonest like that.
Indeed the basic premise of being saved through faith alone renders the entire concept to be an immoral doctrine as morality can only be expressed via works.
The bolded statement is categorically false and indicates that you've been indoctrinated via dishonest means.
As for what we're talking about, it would be the excuses for people that claim that science/evolution/big bang theory is some sort of conspiracy, that atheism is a religion/conspiracy, that LGBT people shouldn't have equal rights, possibly attacked on sight, that they are some sort of conspiracy or demoniacally possessed that women and children should be beaten for disobedience, that contraception and abortion should be banned, that the poor should be left to starve, that the mentally ill are demoniacally possessed and should be subjected to torture to expell the supposed demons, that muslims are taking over Europe, that catholics aren't christians, that the end of the world is imminent and they personally are one of 10,000 immortals who will judge everyone else. They're invariably so conceited they think their interpretation of scriptures is the only valid one and that, and I quote;
Quote:If you were a true chistian you would agree with me!
What's really striking is that their statements are frequently identical, word for word, it's almost like you can copy paste them and not spot the difference.
Quote:I don't understand why you'd come to a discussion forum, and then proceed to reap from visibility any voice that disagrees with you. If you're going to do that, why not just sit in front of a mirror and pat yourself on the back continuously?-Esquilax
Evolution - Adapt or be eaten.
