Differences

[Resha Caner]

What do you think distinguishes Christianity from other religions?

 

[LoAmmi]

The spelling.

 

[dysert]

We have a living Savior.

 

[Chesterton]

Bacon. Yum.

 

[Resha Caner]

Bacon. Yum.

Yes, there is a difference in the emphasis on dietary laws.

We have a living Savior.

I would agree Christ is a key distinction.

 

[Robban]

What do you think distinguishes Christianity from other religions?

Here in Sweden clearly the fact that Christian holidays are public holidays.

Today for example, it is "Ascension day", the day off paid, otherwise special rates.

 

[Resha Caner]

Here in Sweden clearly the fact that Christian holidays are public holidays.

I wouldn't have thought of that one since it's not the case here in the U.S. Do you feel Christian holidays become secularized because they're public holidays? That has certainly happened with Christmas in the U.S.

 

[MehGuy]

Turn the other cheek maybe..

Extreme form of outer love, although maybe weak on the inner love. Psychologically such a approach to life by the masses might make the world a better place. Although it shouldn't be followed to the bitter end. Especially when dealing with a sociopath with no empathy. He/she won't be swayed.

 

[Resha Caner]

Turn the other cheek maybe..

Interesting. Most of the unbelievers I speak to claim Christianity doesn't have any unique moral principles.

 

[MehGuy]

Interesting. Most of the unbelievers I speak to claim Christianity doesn't have any unique moral principles.

Well I am not sure if there is anything new under the sun, but some of the writings seem pretty fresh and thought provoking. I don't have the personality to live the turn the other cheek lifestyle, but I can respect others who do (within reason..).

 

[Robban]

I wouldn't have thought of that one since it's not the case here in the U.S. Do you feel Christian holidays become secularized because they're public holidays? That has certainly happened with Christmas in the U.S.

Don't really know what to say, religion is not such a hot topic here,
I think generally people like to keep it to themselves,
I cannot speak for others, but I know many of the middle aged and upwards
are content with, "Barnatro" an old "evergreen"
But as said, who knows what people are thinking.

As for Church attendence, I don't know,


Barnatro,

 

[gord44]

Interesting. Most of the unbelievers I speak to claim Christianity doesn't have any unique moral principles.

It's probably because turning the other cheek isn't popular with many Christians anymore. If it was a more common occurrence then many unbelievers might have to acknowledge some unique moral principles to the religion.

 

[MehGuy]

It's probably because turning the other cheek isn't popular with many Christians anymore.

Yeah it's too radical for standard human nature. Honestly I think its only successful under a somewhat masochistic mindset. Lol.

 

[Resha Caner]

It's probably because turning the other cheek isn't popular with many Christians anymore. If it was a more common occurrence then many unbelievers might have to acknowledge some unique moral principles to the religion.

It seems that would be more an accusation that Christians aren't living the principle rather than a denial of uniqueness. Still, I don't see that Jesus demanded extreme surrender simply for the sake of surrender. There is a greater purpose to the principle, which is stated in part at the end of Matthew 5 - but also in the greater whole of the Sermon on the Mount.

 

[LoAmmi]

Interesting. Most of the unbelievers I speak to claim Christianity doesn't have any unique moral principles.

A lot depends no how turn the other cheek is interpreted. Judaism doesn't teach that we are unable to defend ourselves, but we're supposed to help our enemies in many instances including in Proverbs giving an enemy food.

I tend to give Christianity the idea of not responding to violence with violence. I don't agree with that idea at all, but I'll give it to you.

 

[dlamberth]

What do you think distinguishes Christianity from other religions?

The focus on a man/God named Jesus as a savior.

 

[dlamberth]

I tend to give Christianity the idea of not responding to violence with violence.

Our ventures into wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with almost zero push back from the Christian sector shows that not to be the case. There's that, and the overwhelming Christian support for an ever larger military who's function is to kill.

 

[Resha Caner]

I tend to give Christianity the idea of not responding to violence with violence. I don't agree with that idea at all, but I'll give it to you.

I suppose it depends on what one means by "violence". I take that word as meaning something vengeful, hateful, and intent on destruction. In that regard I think Christianity does say not to return violence with violence (though I don't know if it's the only religion to say that). If, however, you mean the use of force for the purpose of protection, I'm not aware of a Biblical passage that would restrict such a thing ... again, unless we're talking about the greater purposes of redemption.

The focus on a man/God named Jesus as a savior.

I would say that's the heart of it.

 

[Zoness]

What do you think distinguishes Christianity from other religions?

Probably Jesus, and the partaking of the Eucharist or Communion.

 

[Resha Caner]

Probably Jesus, and the partaking of the Eucharist or Communion.

That's a very Lutheran answer. You should come join us.