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Originally posted by Skyfloating
yes, and according to that, anything contradicting biblical teaching can be interpreted as "Satans tricks".
I have discussed with christians too often not to know how it works. We would sit there and discuss, and after awhile he/she would say that I should stop speaking because Satan is speaking through me. In other words, since I dont agree with his/her views, I must be "using Satans tricks".
Originally posted by whirlwind
There are many contradictions to Biblical teachings
It is always best to use Father's Words to answer questions if at all possible.
There are different interpretations of many of the Biblical teachings
the Bible shouldn't be questioned.
Is it only me or are the phrases above a prime example of the threads topic????
No offense to you whirlwind, I know you mean well. But what you just said equates to
"Well, the teachings dont make sense, but they shouldnt be questioned"
...which is a symptom of mind-control and requires some cult-deprogramming, imo.
Originally posted by whirlwind
What I am trying to say, and apparently not doing a very good job of, is that we each are captain of our own ship. You are responsible for your soul.
What people teach should always be questioned.
What God teaches should not. The only way to know is for each of us to read the letter He wrote. It does not lie.
Certain teachings that didn't make sense to me a few years ago do now. I would think it is that way with everyone that studies. Also, some of the scriptures can have three different meanings in how they relate to a subject but they will NEVER conflict with each other. There are times you can read a verse then reread it a month later and your eyes are opened to a deeper meaning. It is the living Word. Just as God breathed soul into man's nostrils, He also did into His Word.
So...if you have any questions they should be answered in the Book. If you listen to a person always have them document it from the Book and then the decision will be yours on whether or not they are correct.
It is anything but "mind control."
What God teaches should not. The only way to know is for each of us to read the letter He wrote. It does not lie.
So, I shouldnt have opened this thread because it questions the bible, right?
Certain teachings that didn't make sense to me a few years ago do now. I would think it is that way with everyone that studies. Also, some of the scriptures can have three different meanings in how they relate to a subject but they will NEVER conflict with each other. There are times you can read a verse then reread it a month later and your eyes are opened to a deeper meaning. It is the living Word. Just as God breathed soul into man's nostrils, He also did into His Word.
And other teachings and books are not Gods word then?
So...if you have any questions they should be answered in the Book. If you listen to a person always have them document it from the Book and then the decision will be yours on whether or not they are correct.
So if it cannot be documented from the book, it is not true?
it is anything but "mind control."
Its not?
Originally posted by whirlwind
If other teachings conflict with His Word then they are not of God.
to be accepted they must align with what He has told us.
If it is in contradiction to what He said it is not true.
It may or may not be true but if they say something that goes against what is written.....it is not true.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. So, let me get to the bottom of this: By "his word" you mean the bible, right?
As you can see above, you have stated 4 times that whatever contradicts the bible is not true. Thats what you are saying, correct?
Anything that contradicts the bible is not true".
Thanks for admitting that that is your belief. Deep down it is the belief of most christians, because thats what they were conditioned/taught to believe. The root of this belief is also the cause of most of the suffering in the world.
Originally posted by Redge777
My belief on this is that excommunication was to protect those weak in faith that might be deceived.
Originally posted by emjoi
Christian teaching does have a bit of that North Korean Propaganda about it.
The Leader is Great.
The Leader is Perfect.
The Leader does no wrong.
If you think you see something wrong, it's because you don't understand the Big Picture.
There is Nothing without the Leader.
Never doubt the Leader.
People who question the Leader are Bad people.
etc
Originally posted by TheRepublic
reply to post by emjoi
the true question is if God has a "members only" jacket, and totally sweet hair...