Spirituality
16 Sep 15
Originally posted by JS357Same reason many supposed Christians in this forum refuse to answer questions, duck, dive, hem, haw when asked anything about thier beliefs.
It would also be interesting to hear from Christians why they choose not to answer your request. Could it be the various Bible admonitions against humans judging humans on such matters, it being God's business to judge and avenge?
Originally posted by caissad4The real question is...... IS RJHINDS REAL ?
After numerous postings on several forums here I am convinced that he could not possibly be a Christian. (A Pharisee maybe)
Being a non-Christian, I would be interested in hearing the opinion of Christian believers on his behaviour in these forums.
Does he behave according to the teachings of Jesus ?
28 Sep 15
Originally posted by RJHindsLet's see. A few people get beheaded. We launch a nuclear missile to stop those few beheadings, kill several hundred thousand people immediately but thousands more die in friendly cities nearby because of the fallout.
So you prefer to just let ISIS keep beheading the Christians? I would not think that could be considered very Christian. 😏
Do I have that down correctly? Am I missing something here?
30 Sep 15
Originally posted by sonhouseWhy don't you answer yoctobyte's question?
But they would never in a million years call it for what it is, not Christianity, but Paulanity or Paulism.
He asked you, "What is the difference between the teachings of Jesus and that of Paul? Do you think Paul is teaching something other than Jesus?"
And I would also like to hear your answer. I just think you're looking to chop down Jesus' greatest cheerleader. Does it peeve you so much that Paul was converted from a sinful persecutor of Christians?
03 Oct 15
Originally posted by SuzianneHere is one analysis of the subject, and they even use the term Paulism or Paulinity several times. Read it ALL before you comment please.
Why don't you answer yoctobyte's question?
He asked you, "What is the difference between the teachings of Jesus and that of Paul? Do you think Paul is teaching something other than Jesus?"
And I would also like to hear your answer. I just think you're looking to chop down Jesus' greatest cheerleader. Does it peeve you so much that Paul was converted from a sinful persecutor of Christians?
http://www.positiveatheism.org/hist/maccoby2.htm
03 Oct 15
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Originally posted by yoctobyteWhile Jesus walked the Earth:
What is the difference between the teachings of Jesus and that of Paul. Do you think Paul is teaching something other than Jesus?
Jesus taught what is and is not righteous.
Jesus taught what is required for "eternal life" / "the kingdom"
Jesus taught that ultimately what is required for "eternal life" / "the kingdom" is transformation into a righteous being: from a "slave" to a "son", from one "born of the flesh" to one "born of the spirit", from a "bad tree" to a "good tree". A "son" no longer commits sin, one "born of the spirit" no longer commits sin, a "good tree" no longer commits sin. In short, one must become one with God as He was one with God. One must become a son of God as he was a son of God.
If Paul was teaching this, then Paul was teaching the same as Jesus. From what I gather, the vast majority of Christians believe Paul was teaching something very different. How different depends on the individual.
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03 Oct 15
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Originally posted by ThinkOfOneHow do you feel about the resurrection of Jesus ?
While Jesus walked the Earth:
Jesus taught what is and is not righteous.
Jesus taught what is required for "eternal life" / "the kingdom"
Jesus taught that ultimately what is required for "eternal life" / "the kingdom" is transformation into a righteous being: from a "slave" to a "son", from one "born of the flesh" to one "born of the spirit", ...[text shortened]... ans believe Paul was teaching something very different. How different depends on the individual.
Is it "beside the point" to what you have summarized above?
Or is the resurrection of Jesus central to the normal Christian life ?
Is the teaching that Christ has been raised from the dead, just not here nor there; not relevant .. to all you have explained above?
11 Oct 15
Originally posted by sonshipThe resurrection is central to Christianity
How do you feel about the resurrection of Jesus ?
Is it "beside the point" to what you have summarized above?
Or is the resurrection of Jesus central to the normal Christian life ?
Is the teaching that Christ has been raised from the dead, just not here nor there; not relevant .. to all you have explained above?