Which is it?

[Litmus]

Sigh.



It would be great if you understood the faith you seem to be TRYING to discuss.

it would be great if you had something other than unwarranted condescension and stupidity.

 

[Kafka]

it would be great if you had something other than unwarranted condescension and stupidity.

"condescension"? Ironic coming from the poster that does little more than spew bile.

But hypocrisy doesn't seem to be in your dictionary.

 

[Litmus]

It seems to come down to a matter of language and perception.

Hinduism has a pantheon of dieties. But all of them are just manifestations and representations of the one universal spirit, Brahman.

So Hinduism is conventionally polytheistic, but in another very real sense it is monotheistic.

I just don't think the English language has the words to clearly penetrate these distinctions and juxtapositions

it does.

everyone just has an agenda.

 

[Litmus]

"condescension"? Ironic coming from the poster that does little more than spew bile.

But hypocrisy doesn't seem to be in your dictionary.

I've made several substantive and unrefuted comments on several issuses.

from jesus's teachings on jewish law, the value of text primacy, and the value of religion itself.

please link me to the "bile" you speak of , retard-face.

 

[Kafka]

from jesus's teachings on jewish law, the value of text primacy, and the value of religion itself.

please link me to the "bile" you speak of , retard-face.

Well, how 'bout this for an example:

but also, fuck the Catholics.

 

[Litmus]

Well, how 'bout this for an example:

that's a fact.

you're a weak-minded fool.

 

[Kafka]

that's a fact.

you're a weak-minded fool.

"Fuck catholics" is a "fact"?

Are you really that high this early in the day?

 

[Litmus]

"Fuck catholics" is a "fact"?

Are you really that high this early in the day?

do you have any real arguments about anything?

or are you just another control freak mason who always sides with the totalitrian thinkers, like the catholics, and the Nazis?

 

[Kafka]

do you have any real arguments about anything?

No, I'm satisfied to remind you of your hypocrisy.

or are you just another control freak mason who always sides with the totalitrian thinkers, like the catholics, and the Nazis?

Are you just another fuckwit who thinks screaming "NAAAAAZI" is a clever comeback? Yeah, yeah you appear to be.

You are vile.

 

[Litmus]

No, I'm satisfied to remind you of your hypocrisy.



Are you just another fuckwit who thinks screaming "NAAAAAZI" is a clever comeback? Yeah, yeah you appear to be.

You are vile.

do you believe in weeding out the weak intentionally and drastic population reduction of earth?

 

[Kafka]

do you believe in weeding out the weak intentionally and drastic population reduction of earth?

No. That was easy.

 

[Litmus]

No. That was easy.

well good for you.

if you did that would make you a horrible Nazi immoral who should never be listened to.

 

[Kafka]

well good for you.

if you did that would make you a horrible Nazi immoral who should never be listened to.

Wow. Your intellect is amazing to behold.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

As I continue my readings, I came across a word I was not familiar with. Henotheism. Many gods, but recognize a top god to worship.

That’s Christianity. Or it could even be considered polytheistic.

It certainly is a far cry from monotheistic.

You complain a lot about Christians, but I'm curious: Why do you think so many people believe in religion or a spiritual nature as opposed to your staunch atheism?

 

[Kafka]

You complain a lot about Christians, but I'm curious: Why do you think so many people believe in religion or a spiritual nature as opposed to your staunch atheism?

This graph helps me understand in part why I am now an atheist. Just look at all those different (often mutually exclusive) religions. Every single one of which knows the ONLY perfected truth.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

I do not understand why you keep saying Christianity is not monotheism.

I believe he's alluding to the Trinity. Jesus as Lord. That Jesus is God...which makes a lot of Bible passages very confusing if not schizo.

Example: https://biblehub.com/matthew/26-39.htm
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

 

[Dutch Uncle]

This graph helps me understand in part why I am now an atheist. Just look at all those different (often mutually exclusive) religions. Every single one of which knows the ONLY perfected truth.

Rational, intelligent and educated people understand why there are multiple cultures and look for the similarities, not the differences. Same goes for religion, Perry.

 

[Kafka]

Rational, intelligent and educated people understand why there are multiple cultures and look for the similarities, not the differences. Same goes for religion, Perry.

So you think that salvation is the same for Muslims as Christians? Do you think the Jews believe Jesus was of one essence with God? How about those "folk religions"...

 

[Dutch Uncle]

I don't think you understand the trinity. It is three aspects of one god. It comes directly from Aristotle.
So one person can be a father, a son, a brother.

Aristotle died over 300 years before Jesus. I fail to see the connection.

Isn't being the father, son and brother only something that happens in Kentucky or Alabama?

 

[Cypress]

it does.

everyone just has an agenda.

It's only an agenda when someone has an ulterior motive to denigrate or diminish a religious tradition, or an irreligious ideology.

The question itself is legitimate: what kind of language do we have that truthfully represents what kind of a religion Christianity is, and to explain why it's important to have these kind of definitions