What is it to be Christian ?

10-26-2006, 03:22 AM

I am a Christian .

lumberjim · 10-26-2006, 06:04 AM

you're also an asshole. are these things related?

Pie · 10-26-2006, 07:34 AM

Stormieweather · 10-26-2006, 08:43 AM

Just because you say you are, doesn't make it so.

Claiming you belong to a certain religious sect is meaningless unless you behave in accordance with the actions expected of such members as taught by the religious leaders of said organization.

I know 'muslims' who do not pray 6 times a day and who scarf porkchops. I know 'christians' who are judgemental, hypocritical, and abusive. I know 'catholics' who do not go to confession or who have been divorced.

Actions speak louder than words.

Stormie

Happy Monkey · 10-26-2006, 12:36 PM

I think that the only common thread among all Christians is the belief that Jesus is on a supernatural level above prophet.

Flint · 10-26-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I think that the only common thread among all Christians is the belief that Jesus is on a supernatural level above prophet.

I wonder if that common thread could be defined simply as: believing in the message of Jesus?
That would shift the question of supernatural status to the level personal interpretation.

footfootfoot · 10-26-2006, 12:56 PM

just say no to spam and trolls

mrnoodle · 10-26-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I think that the only common thread among all Christians is the belief that Jesus is on a supernatural level above prophet.

More than that, he's the son of God, and he offered himself as a sacrifice to pay the penalty for our sin. The important distinction is the oneness with God himself.

lumberjim · 10-26-2006, 05:32 PM

is he the son of god, or god, or both?

Happy Monkey · 10-26-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mrnoodle

More than that, he's the son of God, and he offered himself as a sacrifice to pay the penalty for our sin. The important distinction is the oneness with God himself.

I don't think all Christian sects agree on that. Mormons certainly don't. Though I don't disagree that many sects who do agree with that would say that those that don't aren't real Christians.

morethanpretty · 10-26-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

is he the son of god, or god, or both?

Trinity: Son, Father, Holy Ghost

Holy Ghost: The spirit of God that lives within you.
Father: The being in which the holy power is derived or contained.
Son: The sacrifice that opened the connection between humans and the Father.
That the best explanation I know, but they are all three are really one, they are just seperated to show different purposes.

Flint · 10-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Of the three parts of the Trinity, which one did the "Intelligent Designing" of biological mechanisms?

morethanpretty · 10-26-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Of the three parts of the Trinity, which one did the "Intelligent Designing" of biological mechanisms?

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Originally Posted by morethanpretty

Father: The being in which the holy power is derived or contained.

Flint · 10-26-2006, 08:45 PM

I thought Jesus and the Holy Spirit acted as the agents of the power of which the Father is a vessel.

10-26-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddug

I am a Christian .

Well, that's helpful.

Christianity for the Complete Idiot:

As a child, I was forced to make quite the study of Christian theology, and IMO, all Christians believe in original sin (cuz your parents had to do the nasty to conceive you). Christians believe that God sent his son, Jesus to save mankind from the consequences of being born in original sin, and, finally you must be baptized and take Jesus as your savior, otherwise you could get a spanking after you die.

There are eleventy zillion Christian sects who argue the finer points of these details, and each sect is the only true one.

The end.

10-26-2006, 03:22 AM	#1
Buddug Guest Posts: n/a	What is it to be Christian ? I am a Christian .

10-26-2006, 06:04 AM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	you're also an asshole. are these things related? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-26-2006, 07:34 AM	#3
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	__________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

10-26-2006, 08:43 AM	#4
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	Just because you say you are, doesn't make it so. Claiming you belong to a certain religious sect is meaningless unless you behave in accordance with the actions expected of such members as taught by the religious leaders of said organization. I know 'muslims' who do not pray 6 times a day and who scarf porkchops. I know 'christians' who are judgemental, hypocritical, and abusive. I know 'catholics' who do not go to confession or who have been divorced. Actions speak louder than words. Stormie __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

10-26-2006, 12:36 PM	#5
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I think that the only common thread among all Christians is the belief that Jesus is on a supernatural level above prophet. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

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footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	just say no to spam and trolls __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-26-2006, 05:32 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	is he the son of god, or god, or both? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

10-26-2006, 08:26 PM	#12
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Of the three parts of the Trinity, which one did the "Intelligent Designing" of biological mechanisms? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-26-2006, 08:45 PM	#14
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I thought Jesus and the Holy Spirit acted as the agents of the power of which the Father is a vessel. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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