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Originally posted by AshleyD
First of all, it actually is Christ like behavior and scriptural for a Christian to say my religion is 'right' and yours is 'wrong.'
We are also told to, much to the chagrin of nonbelievers, speak out against things we see as wrong.
Jesus set the bar high for us.
I've seen Christians on ATS told to 'log off and go to church.'
Well, I'm sorry but we are entitled to that and are even encouraged Biblically to do so.
A statement perfectly aligned with scripture: Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation. The only options are Jesus and Heaven or denial of Jesus and Hell.
A statement that goes against Christ's teachings: You dirty rotten hell bound heathen.
I'm referring to the incidences where it is completely unjustified
Originally posted by AshleyD
However, I am talking about incidences where we are labeled intolerant, hypocritical, and un-Christlike when we are not behaving in any such manner.
Instead, these are about those moments where we are acting Christ-like, following His teachings to the absolute letter, telling people exactly what the Bible says about the topic at hand and handling it exactly how we are commanded to approach the matter, only to be met with the 'You're a bad Christian' card.
And of course they have a 'right' to call us bad Christians, just as we have the 'right' to correct them and show how our behavior aligns with Christ's teachings if the case justifies it.
Originally posted by AshleyD
For Christians, how does it make you feel to hear such a thing. Does it convict you or do you consider it a manipulative bait tactic? I'm hoping no hardcore debate breaks out over this. It would just be nice to hear from other people.
'But You're A Christian!'
if could add to the part you mentioned regarding Christ sending us like sheep amongst the wolves,
I belive Bigwhammy mentioned threads and moderators, but i believe it is good for those posters to post anti Christian threads, the reason is that every opportunity to speak the truth of God.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
And others are labeled as "sinners" (by you) when they are not sinning according to their rules and beliefs. Yes, they are "sinning" according to you and your religion, but they are not sinning according to their own beliefs.
Well, I'm not sure why you're concerned about it, then. If you know you're not doing anything wrong, why does it concern you that someone calls you a hypocrite of whatever?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
That's an "Ad Hominem" argument.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Originally posted by AshleyD
However, I am talking about incidences where we are labeled intolerant, hypocritical, and un-Christlike when we are not behaving in any such manner.
And others are labeled as "sinners" (by you) when they are not sinning according to their rules and beliefs. Yes, they are "sinning" according to you and your religion, but they are not sinning according to their own beliefs. Each person should live according to their own beliefs.
I'm gonna go ahead and just step right out on this overhanging limb here.
My beliefs and your (general) beliefs are not the standard for behavior. "There is a way that seems right to man but the ends thereof are death." Everyone is right in their own eyes, even child molesters and wife beaters. Everyone is able to justify their actions to their own satisfaction.
If there is no moral standard for comparison then anything goes. If your (general) moral compass has no magnetic North, then you'll be forever wandering lost. Why can we not beat our wifes or molest children? Because it's against the law. Contrary to popular opinion, there are indeed absolutes. Our laws are (were) based on the 10 commandments.
And others are labeled as "sinners"
Originally posted by whitewave
My beliefs and your (general) beliefs are not the standard for behavior.
If there is no moral standard for comparison then anything goes.
If your (general) moral compass has no magnetic North, then you'll be forever wandering lost.
Why can we not beat our wifes or molest children? Because it's against the law.
Our laws are (were) based on the 10 commandments.
Originally posted by drevill
can i ask on what do you measure your moral compass?
im sorry but your own moral compass???????? by saying this alone you assume that yours is correct.
Is it not true that your comapss is defined by society and the one that you live in?
is it not true that most, if not all western societies have their origins in the Bible and the Christian heritage?
Source
Protestantism, secularism, liberalism, nationalism, and industrialism, are the ingredients that carved American Heritage. It is each of these that have contributed extensively at various stages in American history to make paint the picture that one witnesses today. Though these all may have existed and taken control at different stages in history, some of them are still prevalent, existing at different intensities. Historically speaking, one may say it is the way that people at particular times behaved or interacted that led to the consensual notions so formed.
for arguments sake do you think its moral for a 40 year old to have sex with 14 year old???
all compasses need something to measure against, what is yours?
Originally posted by drevill
are you saying that you do NOT wish to be treated as you would treat yourself? and that you would not treat others in the same way?
are you saying people should not honour their parents?
apart from the direct commandments towards God the rest are about respecting each other and one anothers rights as a person
Originally posted by whitewave
Our laws are (were) based on the 10 commandments.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Originally posted by whitewave
If there is no moral standard for comparison then anything goes.
Are you saying that without religion to tell you what's right and wrong, that you'd be a child molester or wife beater? Is your religion all that's stopping you? Because I think we all have our own moral compasses. Not everyone follows them, but (with the exception of psychopaths) we all have them.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
And others are labeled as "sinners" (by you) when they are not sinning according to their rules and beliefs. Yes, they are "sinning" according to you and your religion, but they are not sinning according to their own beliefs.
Each person should live according to their own beliefs. If I (for example) am a homosexual and, according to my beliefs, that is just fine, I am not a "sinner", but you come along and label me a "sinner" because, according to your beliefs, I am.