17 Jun 05
Originally posted by dj2becker
The inability to see the Truth of God.
As in that he doesn't exist or as in something different to religious dogma, or as in religious dogma?
Caused by sin. Whether you have the lack or an excess of any spiritual belief.
What is a sin for one person may not be a sin for another. You will need to explain your definition of sin.
18 Jun 05
Originally posted by Jay PeateaSin ,,, the Sumerian moon goddess
Originally posted by dj2becker
[b]The inability to see the Truth of God.
As in that he doesn't exist or as in something different to religious dogma, or as in religious dogma?
Caused by sin. Whether you have the lack or an excess of any spiritual belief.
What is a sin for one person may not be a sin for another. You will need to explain your definition of sin.[/b]
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18 Jun 05
Originally posted by KellyJaySorry, I didn't make myslef clear enough:
Blindness how?
You are saying that once one sins they can no longer see?
You are saying that sins stops one from seeing the wrong they do?
You are saying that sins does not stop any of the above but does
stop something else?
What are you saying?
Kelly
I believe that when a person sins willfully they are allowing their hearts to be hardened. In this way he/she are bringing 'spiritual blindness' upon themselves. By this I mean they eventually don't seem to be able to see the Truth any longer. They seem to think that they are right and that everybody else is wrong. That is why I think that a person should not allow sin in their lives. As the Bible says in Hebrews 12:4 - Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
18 Jun 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerHow very true.
Spiritual blindness prevents a person from seeing the Truth.
Spiritual blindness is the inability to see the truth because you have been blinded by the word of god.
i.e 'Evolution can be dismissed as a serious proposal because, of course, god created man'
18 Jun 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerThese blind people see themselves as right and everyone else as wrong? Gee, that sounds familiar ... oh yeah, I remember, that describes like 80% of all Christians I've ever met.
Sorry, I didn't make myslef clear enough:
I believe that when a person sins willfully they are allowing their hearts to be hardened. In this way he/she are bringing 'spiritual blindness' upon themselves. By this I mean they eventually don't seem to be able to see the Truth any longer. They seem to think that they are right and that everybody else i ...[text shortened]... s the Bible says in Hebrews 12:4 - Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
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18 Jun 05
Originally posted by Conrau KIgnorance is not a sin and can be remedied. The problem is when a person refuses to be remedied from sin which then causes spiritual blindness.
Sin its self not an object but an absence of goodness. Ignorance is what makes a person spiritually blind. The same ignorance that made the pharisees blind to the spiritual truth of Jesus as the saviour.
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18 Jun 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerRomans 1. 28-32. This passage carefully explains that if you are ignorant (which means to ignore God) you will become disposed to sinful actions. Sin is just an absence of God. God can only be absent (he is omnipotent and ubiquitous) if you ignore him. Hence, ignorance is the root of sin and the absence of God. I think you will find that ignorance is sin. If you choose to ignore God that cannot be remedied.
Ignorance is not a sin and can be remedied. The problem is when a person refuses to be remedied from sin which then causes spiritual blindness.
19 Jun 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerEvery type of religion would be able to find at least one person, who's ethical & moral standards are so high that they could effectively be considered to be (for want of a better expression) sinless.
Sorry, I didn't make myslef clear enough:
I believe that when a person sins willfully they are allowing their hearts to be hardened. In this way he/she are bringing 'spiritual blindness' upon themselves. By this I mean they eventually don't seem to be able to see the Truth any longer. They seem to think that they are right and that everybody else i ...[text shortened]... s the Bible says in Hebrews 12:4 - Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
Sin is defined by whatever religious teaching a person believes. And that defination maybe be different depending on which religion you follow.
In the christain religion, those living saints from the other religions would still be classed as sinners because of their worship to another god. Even though their charitable actions & deeds show otherwise.
Sin is therefore subjective to a persons belief, and unlikely to be the root cause of spiritual blindness.
Spiritual Blindness is caused by a closed mind, one that cannot see beyond its own point of views.
20 Jun 05
Originally posted by Conrau KIgnore is not the same as Ignorance. Ignorance is lacking of knowledge through being unware of it. Whilst to ignore is a delibrate action. Therefore ignoring god and ignorance of god are too different things.
Romans 1. 28-32. This passage carefully explains that if you are ignorant (which means to ignore God) you will become disposed to sinful actions. Sin is just an absence of God. God can only be absent (he is omnipotent and ubiquitous) if you ignore him. Hence, ignorance is the root of sin and the absence of God. I think you will find that ignorance is sin. If you choose to ignore God that cannot be remedied.