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In reply to the discussion: From slavery to sexism, how can Christians make amends for social sins? [View all]hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)39. I believe in a afterlife that all are called to.
I don't believe in hell.
I believe all humanity was saved 2000 years ago by the death and resurrection of Christ.
I believe the bible is divinely inspired but is not written by God but interpeted and written by man.
I believe the bible represent the valiues of its time.
I believe that all worship by other religions is just as good in God's eyes.
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From slavery to sexism, how can Christians make amends for social sins? [View all]
hrmjustin
Sep 2014
OP
I have found no definition of creationism that includes Adam and Eve never existed.
Manifestor_of_Light
Sep 2014
#8
Where did you get the idea that creationism means "We don't believe that Adam and Eve existed?"
hrmjustin
Sep 2014
#9
Well i take the bible seriously but i undersyand it was written in the context
hrmjustin
Sep 2014
#14
So you would characterize practitioners of Abrahamic faiths - i.e. Jews, Muslims, and Christians
el_bryanto
Oct 2014
#26
boy this does feel familiar - almost like . . . being in the religion forum.
el_bryanto
Oct 2014
#32
I believe in the life, ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and divinity of Jesus Christ.
hrmjustin
Oct 2014
#34
You're the first person that's given me any answer to the question. Thank you.
Manifestor_of_Light
Oct 2014
#37
Hmmmmm - do you think your obvious disdain for their beliefs might influence how they
el_bryanto
Oct 2014
#35
So how do you apply mass murder and cruelty by God as a moral lesson for your situations?
Manifestor_of_Light
Oct 2014
#43
It is the bible that YOU use as a moral guide. That's why I'm asking.
Manifestor_of_Light
Oct 2014
#47
Asking if someone believe's that their holy work excuses and encourages mass murder is reasonable?
el_bryanto
Oct 2014
#48
I'm asking how do you interpret that evil that god does in your bible.
Manifestor_of_Light
Oct 2014
#49
Most of the values are pretty horrible. Like telling you you must accept Jesus or else.
Manifestor_of_Light
Sep 2014
#15