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Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:28 am
by Nightshade
In Christianity-
You're taught who to love.
In islam-
You're taught who to hate.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:54 am
by Jeff250
Nightshade wrote:In Christianity-
You're taught who to love.
I only agree with this if by Christianity you mean Christianity as taught in the Gospels, not Christianity as is commonly practiced today. A large part of the Gospels was about rejecting cultural taboos and loving your neighbor, even if they're Samaritans, prostitutes, or tax collectors. By looking at the way that some Christians post here, it's clear though who the modern day Samaritans, prostitutes, and tax collectors are that they've substituted.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:04 pm
by woodchip
Jeff250 wrote: By looking at the way that some Christians post here, it's clear though who the modern day Samaritans, prostitutes, and tax collectors are that they've substituted.
If you mean Hillary Clinton, who fits all three of your categories, then I am guilty....
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:16 pm
by Tunnelcat
woodchip wrote:Jeff250 wrote: By looking at the way that some Christians post here, it's clear though who the modern day Samaritans, prostitutes, and tax collectors are that they've substituted.
If you mean Hillary Clinton, who fits all three of your categories, then I am guilty....
I thought it was Obama, first and foremost. You mean that now Hillary tops your s**t list?
Jeff250 wrote:Nightshade wrote:In Christianity-
You're taught who to love.
I only agree with this if by Christianity you mean Christianity as taught in the Gospels, not Christianity as is commonly practiced today. A large part of the Gospels was about rejecting cultural taboos and loving your neighbor, even if they're Samaritans, prostitutes, or tax collectors. By looking at the way that some Christians post here, it's clear though who the modern day Samaritans, prostitutes, and tax collectors are that they've substituted.
Makes you wonder what Jesus himself would think of all the
factions of Christianity that are being practiced today. Would he approve, or disapprove, or just say "Let's all love each other like human beings, no matter what our persuasions or tribal affiliations".
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:19 pm
by Ferno
Just about every thread, he has to get a dig in on hilliary. It's like he's obsessed with her or something.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 1:22 pm
by Tunnelcat
Ferno wrote:Just about every thread, he has to get a dig in on hilliary. It's like he's obsessed with her or something.
Maybe he secretly LOVES her. You know, one of those love, hate relationships.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 2:42 pm
by callmeslick
both Christianity and Islam preach love and tolerance, in theory. In practice, not so much. Maybe the issue is religion.....
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:32 pm
by vision
Strangely enough, my friends who were raised in atheist households are some of the most ethical and humanitarian people I've ever met. It is quite amazing how growing up without the concept of absolute good and evil can make people more insightful, introspective, and compassionate.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:18 pm
by Vander
But without a god, what's to keep them from murdering everyone?!?
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:31 pm
by Krom
Ferno wrote:Just about every thread, he has to get a dig in on hilliary. It's like he's obsessed with her or something.
Still relevant.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:47 pm
by Spidey
Vander wrote:But without a god, what's to keep them from murdering everyone?!?
I guess Stalin didn't get that memo.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 7:36 pm
by callmeslick
Spidey wrote:Vander wrote:But without a god, what's to keep them from murdering everyone?!?
I guess Stalin didn't get that memo.
wow. That factoid proves what, exactly?
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:43 pm
by Spidey
Heh…nothing…it was just a reality check, in an attempt to stop your atheist love fest, before I got the urge to puke.
Re: Just an observation...
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:47 pm
by Ferno
Krom wrote:Ferno wrote:Just about every thread, he has to get a dig in on hilliary. It's like he's obsessed with her or something.
Still relevant.
bookmarked.