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Dear Brian
As we know from many sources Christianity like all the world religions are going through their own growth pains and renewal. And so it is that discussion and sharing views is an important phase in that transition is it not? I have never tried to trash Christian Fundamentalist thought because it is crucial to me that every individual retain their GOD given human right to believe what is right for them and if it is considered that sharing a different perspective and comparative Christian scripture is seen as trashing other's beliefs, that is a very sad state of affairs.
In my view no perspective or belief IS superior to anyone elses and it is imperative that we honour everyone Christian or not. Maybe this is the real problem that humanity now faces as a whole. When Fundamentalists from different religions might believe there way is the only way. Comparative religion is wonderful because it helps people from all religions to see how each religion as the same or similar core values of justice, love, forgiveness, compassion, faith, and equality. The leaders of the Christian faith have become a lot more liberal in their thinking. I do not feel that the whole of the NT is a polluted lie so I am not sure where this judgement originated but it certainly as bounced to a crescendo.
So I pray that we can return to love.
2. I totally agree and should always be honoured but in honouring others does not mean that we cannot share with an open mind and heart.
3. Thank you for that confirmation.
4. I subscribe to the bedrock of Christianity which is love and through this love Jesus is the Saviour and our King, fundamentalists say that the bedrock of Christianity is that Jesus died for our sins. I would be interested if anyone as ever done a poll on this belief with Christians. It does not mean that Fundamentalists are incorrect it would just be good to see exactly where Christianity IS right now, because Christianity cannot exist without the people and the people are changing and because the people are changing the leaders of the Christian faith are fully aware that they must change and modernise too.
5. Perhaps TheLovableNicola would elaborate on her initial post.
Perhaps it would be a good idea for one of our independent learned scholars to place a thread outlining the current Christian ideals promoted by its leaders the Church of Rome modern day.
Apart from that I am behind with my work so I will not be around quite so much but hope to get time to pop in now and again to see all you lovely people.
GOD Bless
Love beyond measure
Kim xx
I said:1. Of course it's neither fair nor just, but neither is trying to trash mainstream Christian thought, and preaching to Christians that the New Testament is one big polluted lie and that your own perspective is superior.
2. Ultimately, Fundamentalism is about being closed-minded, ignorant, and dismissive of other peoples opinions as valid and just.
3. It is a board for discussing Christian issues and issues relating to Christianity.
4. But simply reference Jesus rather than subscribe to any particular organised Christian belief system, should not feel it's their place to dismiss mainstream Christian ideals on the Christianity board.
5. Yes, I thought that at first - but at its heart is the question of why Christians do not accept essentially pagan interpretations of prophecy, which seems a reasonable enough question to ask Christians.
As we know from many sources Christianity like all the world religions are going through their own growth pains and renewal. And so it is that discussion and sharing views is an important phase in that transition is it not? I have never tried to trash Christian Fundamentalist thought because it is crucial to me that every individual retain their GOD given human right to believe what is right for them and if it is considered that sharing a different perspective and comparative Christian scripture is seen as trashing other's beliefs, that is a very sad state of affairs.
In my view no perspective or belief IS superior to anyone elses and it is imperative that we honour everyone Christian or not. Maybe this is the real problem that humanity now faces as a whole. When Fundamentalists from different religions might believe there way is the only way. Comparative religion is wonderful because it helps people from all religions to see how each religion as the same or similar core values of justice, love, forgiveness, compassion, faith, and equality. The leaders of the Christian faith have become a lot more liberal in their thinking. I do not feel that the whole of the NT is a polluted lie so I am not sure where this judgement originated but it certainly as bounced to a crescendo.
So I pray that we can return to love.
2. I totally agree and should always be honoured but in honouring others does not mean that we cannot share with an open mind and heart.
3. Thank you for that confirmation.
4. I subscribe to the bedrock of Christianity which is love and through this love Jesus is the Saviour and our King, fundamentalists say that the bedrock of Christianity is that Jesus died for our sins. I would be interested if anyone as ever done a poll on this belief with Christians. It does not mean that Fundamentalists are incorrect it would just be good to see exactly where Christianity IS right now, because Christianity cannot exist without the people and the people are changing and because the people are changing the leaders of the Christian faith are fully aware that they must change and modernise too.
5. Perhaps TheLovableNicola would elaborate on her initial post.
Perhaps it would be a good idea for one of our independent learned scholars to place a thread outlining the current Christian ideals promoted by its leaders the Church of Rome modern day.
Apart from that I am behind with my work so I will not be around quite so much but hope to get time to pop in now and again to see all you lovely people.
GOD Bless
Love beyond measure
Kim xx