(April 22, 2017 at 4:50 am)Redbeard The Pink Wrote:(April 5, 2017 at 9:12 am)SteveII Wrote: I see time after time objections lodged against Christians where it is clear that the writer does not know what they are talking about. Many of you argue about a caricature of Christianity to strengthen your arguments or justification in your mind that you are right. Other times, you fail to distinguish the actions of a person from what a Christian is. I think some clarification and discussion is in order.
What Christians are called to be (all based in the NT):
1. Has an undiluted devotion to Jesus.
2. Pursues a biblically informed view of the world.
3. Is intentional and disciplined in seeking God's direction.
4. Worships, and with a spirit of continuous repentance.
5. Builds healthy human relationships.
6. Knows how to engage the larger world.
7. Senses a personal "call" and unique competencies.
8. Is merciful and generous to those who are weaker.
9. Appreciates that suffering is part of faithfulness to Jesus.
10. Is eager and ready to express the content of his faith.
11. Overflows with thankfulness.
12. Has a passion for reconciliation.
Above list from http://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors...stian.html
What Christians are not required to have:
1. A specific view on Genesis 1
2. Anti-science opinions and/or philosophy
3. Belief that evolution is false
4. Misogynistic views
5. A worldview with gaps of logic or reasoning
6. Hatred for any group of people
Any additions to the list?
Other thoughts?
Good to see there's still a True Scotsman on this forum.
This is the narcissism all fans of all religions seem to suffer from. Right off the bat it is is always about their religion as if nobody questions or criticizes the religions of others.
Steve "I see time after time objections lodged against Christians."
Steve is right, we do object to the claims of Christians, but also Jews and Hindus and Muslims and Buddhists.
Carly Simon has a song about vanity.
7 billion humans and Steve stupidly thinks his religion is the only one persecuted. And anyone questioning it or blaspheming it is persecuting them.
Too stupid to see that there ARE persecuted Christians, like Egyptian or Kurdish Christians. But also persecuted Jews and persecuted minority Muslims because of Sunni vs Shiite depending on geography. But an "objection" or mere "blasphemy" isn't persecution. It merely means we think you are full of shit Steve.
OF COURSE we have objections to your claims Steve, because that book is OLD and makes scientifically absurd claims and has the morality of rival tribalism of the times they lived in when they were written. We don't want you dead Steve, we wont rape your women or barbecue your kittens, we simply think you are full of shit.
