(December 7, 2013 at 5:54 am)Rayaan Wrote:Trinitarianism is certainly one of the more difficult concepts to understand, not least because it's not "like" anything. The analogies used, like sides of a dice or states of water do not, I think, represent the reality very well.(December 7, 2013 at 5:20 am)Jacob(smooth) Wrote: Christians tend to be knowledgeable about the fluffy bits and the bits which support their pre existing beliefs. For eg they might quote you chapter and verse on the passages on homosexuality but be more hazy on the bits about helping the poor (communism)
Whereas a lot of atheist s I know can quote me the top 5 contradictions but are unaware of the bits promoting equality or integrity.
Speaking of Biblical literacy, I think that Christians are especially hazy on the numerous 'Jesus is God' bits, which is the core and one of the most essential concepts for Christians to understand.
Do you agree with that, Jacob?
I wouldn't want to venture an opinion on what are the most essential concepts for a Christian to understand. Who am I to judge? Speaking personally, I wouldn't say it's at the core of my faith. One of my closest friend is a jehovahs witness and we've been arguing about the divinity of Jesus for 10 years. To me she exhibits all the significant" fruits of the spirit" so I would not opine that here doctrinal differences on this strongly affect her Christianity.
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Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
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Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken."
Sith code
