ib1yysguy
Junior Member
Technically speaking, I am an Atheist. I do not subscribe or believe in any specific theocracy, which by definition, is an Atheist.
Orly?
So is Dixie a Christian or a spiritual guy without affiliation to any major religion? Decide for yourself.
And Dixie, you are no more a Christian than I am a Muslim.
And Lummox, congratulations on becoming a Muslim, I knew you'd love it if you gave it a chance!
You don't have a clue as to what "kind of Christian" I am [...]
No, I never used the word "fake" and didn't indicate he was anything, I don't know what he truly is, and that is something he and God can work out. I made an observation, based on what I know as a Christian myself.
Unlike you, as a Christian, I feel compelled to follow the teachings of Christ.
Me too, and I don't know where you conclude otherwise. I think we might have a difference of opinion with regard to how we are to follow the teachings of Christ, though.
If we could convert the entire world to Christianity, and all live the message of Jesus, there would be no more wars or need for wars.
Let's be clear, it's not a sin to "scoff" at "my brand" of Christianity, and call me a hypocrite, you can do that all you like, and God doesn't have a problem with it. It's when you cast judgements on me, and proclaim that I am not "the right kind" of Christian, or that I am a "fake Christian", that God has a problem with you. It's not up to you to decide what kind of Christian I am, or if I am indeed a Christian by your standards, that is left solely up to God, and forbidden for you to judge, and if you continue to do it without repent, you will burn in hell, according to the Bible.
"typical of your type of Christian who don't feel the need to DO anything..."
This statement is not a scoff, it is a direct judgement of my Christian faith.
"YOur kind of Christian turns my stomach..."
This statement is not a scoff, it is a direct judgement of my Christian faith.
"NO ONE who claims to love Jesus would EVER so cavelierly ignore his FIRST AND GREATEST COMMANDMENT as you do."
This statement is not a scoff, it is a direct judgement of my Christian faith.
"No doubt, when Dixie arrives in Hell, he will be utterly surprised."
This statement is not a scoff, it is a direct judgement of my Christian faith.
"Unlike you, as a Christian, I feel compelled to follow the teachings of Christ."
This statement is not a scoff, it is a direct judgement of my Christian faith.
"you faux Christian"
This statement is not a scoff, it is a direct judgement of my Christian faith.
I would try to stop someone from setting your building on fire, just as I would try to stop someone from setting the building full of living human embryos on fire, that is my duty as a Christian.
It's as far as I can possibly go, as a Christian, to allow the intentional and malicious taking of innocent life, and I struggle with that.
From my perspective, and maybe this is a poor analogy, but you could liken it to a person going to a buffet and filling their plate with food, then not eating it, as opposed to a person going to a restaurant and being served a heaping plate of food they didn't order. In one instance, it is justified that the person can waste the food, in the other, it's not. I have no idea of how God would judge someone who had an abortion after rape, that is not my place. I do know how God views the malicious taking of innocent life, he is very clear on that one. I also know it's my duty as a Christian, to speak out against it, and denounce it a sin against God, which indeed, it is.
As a Christian, I am willing to let them rectify this with God, it's not my place to do that. I would not personally condone it, I believe God has a reason for everything, including the pregnancy of a rape victim, but I can't infer my personal beliefs on others, that is between them and God. When it comes to abortion-on-demand, as a form of birth control, it then becomes an issue which involves my responsibility as a Christian, to speak out against and condemn, and I do.
It's not my right to infer my personal religious beliefs on others, but it IS my right, and duty as a Christian, to condemn the malicious and intentional taking of innocent human life, particularly when that life was produced by free will and as the direct consequence of choice.
Last edited: