Hi Anymouse, nice to meet you!
I'd like to suggest that your examples of Expressions Of Chritianity are actually Expressions Of Christian interpretations Of Biblical Scripture, interpretations which have not only been made and abandoned over time, but which have also diversified and prospered even upto the modern age.
It seems Jesus was aware that Christians would diversify in their interpretations of Scripture, as the Bible records him giving a stern warning, that many would call him Lord, that many would claim to have done things in his name, but that he would reject such people because they would be workers of lawlessness.
I'd like to suggest that Christiany and properly interpreted Christianity are not the same thing. I'll end with a paraphrased quote from Ghandi:
I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.
I'd like to suggest that your examples of Expressions Of Chritianity are actually Expressions Of Christian interpretations Of Biblical Scripture, interpretations which have not only been made and abandoned over time, but which have also diversified and prospered even upto the modern age.
It seems Jesus was aware that Christians would diversify in their interpretations of Scripture, as the Bible records him giving a stern warning, that many would call him Lord, that many would claim to have done things in his name, but that he would reject such people because they would be workers of lawlessness.
I'd like to suggest that Christiany and properly interpreted Christianity are not the same thing. I'll end with a paraphrased quote from Ghandi:
I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.
The interesting thing about Truth is that Truth is still Truth even if the devil speaks it. The interesting thing about Lies is that Lies are still Lies even if God speaks them.
