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Dale Neiburg

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3. The Beatitudes *are* more Christian.

Reply to safeinOhio (Original post)

Wed Feb 20, 2019, 03:21 PM

Feb 2019

They come from the New Testament, after all, while the Commandments are OT. But I suspect many Christians prefer the Ten Commandments because they're more authoritarian and less overtly "liberal" than the Beatitudes.

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The 7 Beatitudes vs the 10 Commandment. [View all] safeinOhio Feb 2019 OP

Not a fan. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2019 #1

We can do better. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #2

Fortunately, those aren't the only choices. Act_of_Reparation Feb 2019 #7

It's only a hobby for me. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #9

The Beatitudes *are* more Christian. Dale Neiburg Feb 2019 #3

It depends a lot on the denomination. MineralMan Feb 2019 #4

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." trotsky Feb 2019 #5

Perhaps they kicked you out for omitting a Beatitude... Anon-C Feb 2019 #6

That was a question that got me kicked out of one. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #10

How about The 8 I really rather you didn't. ??? underpants Feb 2019 #8

Can we get those posted in the public square? safeinOhio Feb 2019 #11

Be my guest underpants Feb 2019 #12

I don't think they were written down then, so safeinOhio Feb 2019 #13

Something I find interesting about the commandments Major Nikon Feb 2019 #14