Ask a Christian philosopher a question

[anonymous person]

If they are his people, why would other things besides him attract them?

Ask yourself why you are attracted to other things besides the Jesus portrayed in the scriptures and you will have the answer to your question.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

What is inaccurate about the caricature?


Correct.

Alright, since we're on the same page, then I'm gathering that you think God is being unfair if He hands certain cantankerous, unregenerate sinners over to the Realm of Folly (as in Romans 1, and 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, among others already cited earlier)? Have I interpreted you correctly?

 

[anonymous person]

Is it morally right for a parent to prevent the use of a full college scholarship (awarded solely for academic merit) for a secular university to force the child to attend a Christian college which the parent finds more morally acceptable?

I do not feel comfortable attempting an answer to this question until I have more details concerning this situation.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

Lazy god. Terrible leader. Cannot even convince people to change. Falls back on punishment. Why would anybody chose to adore someone like that?

Why would anyone resist?

 

[anonymous person]

How much longer do you think Christianity (or any religion) will last before the world decides to forget it?

I think Christianity will last forever, if by Christianity, you intend to signify "that worldview wherein Jesus of Nazareth is worshiped as God incarnate and messiah."

 

[Hattington]

If you put down the feminist blind sight, you may be surprised to see that there is not a single shred of patriarchy in society and that if anyone needs protection nowadays it is men from immoral women.

You may also be surprised that feminism is starting to lose popularity and that even liberal women themselves have been stepping up to show the facade that it is.



They can be bigoted to atheists or bigoted to theists. Either way, theism and atheism are not distinctive features of who and who is not bigoted.
Believing in traditional marriage is not hate, wanting a border wall to go up is not racism, and speaking against feminism is not sexist. This is what you all teach, however, and it is ridiculous. in fact, it's due in bigotry.



No they aren't.



It's called Separation of Church and State. You all utilized that to complain about religious icons and portraits in publicly funded places, and you don't get the best of both worlds. Churches pay taxes, we get to put the Commandments back in court buildings and Jesus paintings in schools.



And atheists spend theirs on institutions to enforce secularism and treat the religious like they are oppressors.

So feminism will die because people see that it is not a feasible alternative to the current social problems. It is normal for ideas to be born and die. Religion seems to be heading down the dying road in the same way as feminism because it has absurd bases that seem to tilt the balance in only one direction.
Sure anyone can be a bigot, theist or atheists, but surely religion promotes bigotry when youth groups talk about "fighting the non-believers for Jesus' will."
"No they aren't" is not an acceptable answer. But, here's why a quick example of how they are segregated by religious groups: Kim Davis refused to follow law protocols and give same sex couples marriage certificates because "her religion didn't allow it." Another example: count how many banners say :God hates Gays" on same sex rallies.
Separation of church and state happened because the church had to much power and took advantage of people.
Putting your pages on public places is not giving back it is advertisement.
Atheist spend their money on secularism, but they never promised to use it otherwise. The church promises that giving to the poor and helping the starving is a priority, yet act in the opposite way. Their lies are clearly seen in the lavish spending churches carry everyday.

 

[Winken]

So God gives up on sinners and lets them continue to spiral down into 'sinnery'?

1 Corinthians 5:5 makes it rather clear; Paul writes that a Christian who dwells in sin after being made aware of its consequences should repent of it (1 John 1:9). That failing, the witessing finally ceases. Although one thereafter continues in the sinful nature, as a Christian, does not become fuel for the fire, but is saved "as if by fire" (1 Corinthians 3:15.)

 

[David Colin Gould]

Alright, since we're on the same page, then I'm gathering that you think God is being unfair if He hands certain cantankerous, unregenerate sinners over to the Realm of Folly (as in Romans 1, and 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, among others already cited earlier)? Have I interpreted you correctly?

The main thing that I am objecting to is Christians saying that God cannot lie - as he is perfect - while using dodgy definitions to get around the fact that while it might technically be true he hides the truth, which is lying by omission.

 

[laurie2777]

John19 said: Is it morally right for a parent to prevent the use of a full college scholarship (awarded solely for academic merit) for a secular university to force the child to attend a Christian college which the parent finds more morally acceptable? Considering what goes on in colleges these days..

I believe they have every right.

I did without a telephone and walked to work, so my son could go to a Christian school. And he now has two degrees and loves the Lord.

But he did go to two different secular colleges that he paid for himself.. He was totally focused and there solely to get an education. But not all young people are like that..in fact imo, very few are..and should go to a Christian college so they are not thrown into an environment without supervision they are not ready for.

 

[Crowns&Laurels]

Separation of church and state happened because the church had to much power and took advantage of people

Separation of Church and State happened to keep churches from enforcing others to go to theirs. That's all it was. Everyone was Christian back then, it was never the intent to be the ridiculous iconoclast, don't-offend-the-hypersensitive nonsense it is today.

Atheist spend their money on secularism, but they never promised to use it otherwise. The church promises that giving to the poor and helping the starving is a priority, yet act in the opposite way. Their lies are clearly seen in the lavish spending churches carry everyday.

Most churches, as in the overwhelming majority, have a very modest financial situation and give and do plenty for charity. A lot of those 'mega dome' churches are barely 'churches' anyway, they are more camps/ schools/community events than anything else.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

The main thing that I am objecting to is Christians saying that God cannot lie - as he is perfect - while using dodgy definitions to get around the fact that while it might technically be true he hides the truth, which is lying by omission.

If that's what you feels suits you, David.

 

[2404]

I know many here have asked me questions and for whatever reason I either was unable to respond, chose not to respond, or did not see the question and thus have left the questioner feeling overlooked.

Therefore I propose that in this thread, if anyone wants to ask me a question post it and I will address it. Since there are numerous questioners and I am but one, I ask that you only present one question to me. Not two or three or ten, no statements or claims, but just one question. No memes, gifs, sarcasm or cynicism. No jokes, and nothing that would cause this thread to be closed.

No questions about why I haven't answered this question or that.

So if anyone has a question that fits that criteria the ask and I shall attempt a worthy response. If there passes an interval of time between the last question I answer, then the first person to have asked a question can ask another one and so in turn following that order.

Think carefully about what you will ask and make the question succinct as possible.

Thank you.

Since Christianity is not a intellectual pursuit what advantage would a philosophical perspective offer?

Satan used reason to deceive Eve...

Einstein said: 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that we used when we created them'.

God bless.

 

[Hattington]

Separation of Church and State happened to keep churches from enforcing others to go to theirs. That's all it was. Everyone was Christian back then, it was never the intent to be the ridiculous iconoclast, don't-offend-the-hypersensitive nonsense it is today.



Most churches, as in the overwhelming majority, have a very modest financial situation and give and do plenty for charity.

Not everyone was Christian. There have always been various religious groups even among Christian nations. In fact, many nations have hated and attacked Christians throughout history because they rebel against social laws and customs. But, that's a history topic you need to research on your own.

Yeah, most churches spend here and there on charity but they don't spend as much as they advocate. We hear the claims that the church is all about the fellow man, but actions speak otherwise. How much does a congregation really need to worship its god? Does it need fancy seats of expensive wood with fancy carvings? Does it need clothes made with the finest materials and shiny embroidings? Does it need golden cups and utensils? Does it need felt baskets? Does it need projectors, the most expensive computers, and flat screen tv's? It comes down to lies. The church says it will do something and it does otherwise and its members just turn a blind eye because "it is the will of the lord."
Altogether, we can ask what would Jesus do, right?

 

[Winken]

Not everyone was Christian. There have always been various religious groups even among Christian nations. In fact, many nations have hated and attacked Christians throughout history because they rebel against social laws and customs. But, that's a history topic you need to research on your own.

Yeah, most churches spend here and there on charity but they don't spend as much as they advocate. We hear the claims that the church is all about the fellow man, but actions speak otherwise. How much does a congregation really need to worship its god? Does it need fancy seats of expensive wood with fancy carvings? Does it need clothes made with the finest materials and shiny embroidings? Does it need golden cups and utensils? Does it need felt baskets? Does it need projectors, the most expensive computers, and flat screen tv's? It comes down to lies. The church says it will do something and it does otherwise and its members just turn a blind eye because "it is the will of the lord."
Altogether, we can ask what would Jesus do, right?

You are a non-denominational Christian?

 

[Hattington]

You are a non-denominational Christian?

No.Raised Catholic, attend Baptist University, identify as atheist.

 

[Winken]

Hattington said: ↑
Separation of church and state happened because the church had to much power and took advantage of people

Separation of church and state happened to keep the government out of the church. Period.

 

[Winken]

No.Raised Catholic, attend Baptist University, identify as atheist.

Please change your non-denominational handle to atheist. That will avoid confusion concerning your comments.

 

[Hattington]

Hattington said: ↑
Separation of church and state happened because the church had to much power and took advantage of people

Separation of church and state happened to keep the government out of the church. Period.

It was the church which had the upper hand, why would it want that? With the separation it lost control and power. You will need unearthed proof to back your statement because history says otherwise.

 

[Hattington]

Please change your non-denominational handle to atheist. That will avoid confusion concerning your comments.

Can't a non-denominational Christian think as I think?
If so and freethinking is out the window, Where do I get my think-bucket filled with Christian thoughts?

 

[Crowns&Laurels]

Not everyone was Christian.

America was like 95% Christian, but okay. I don't know what makes people today think that atheism was a thing in the 1700's. It's in all the literature and currency for crying out loud. Even the Founding Fathers, who people try to revise today as being atheists or deists when they simply just had anti-clerical ideologies.

Yeah, most churches spend here and there on charity but they don't spend as much as they advocate. We hear the claims that the church is all about the fellow man, but actions speak otherwise. How much does a congregation really need to worship its god? Does it need fancy seats of expensive wood with fancy carvings?

Oh, how selfish of them for making their church look nice
Churches have their own right to cater to themselves as well. Sitting there and acting like they are wrong for not worshiping in a dilapidated stone chapel is ridiculous.

I can pretty much just put the same argument to the rest of what you've stated, I'm not going to sit here and have to convey the same message ten different ways. Such things are frivolous in the long run. You should get off your high horse.