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We do not have to guess what is written on the heart under the new covenant. It is defined in Jeremiah 31:31-34. Yet I suspect that it can indeed be seen as the very character of Christ.

When I read that I felt overwhelmed with love and sorry to say pity for Catholics. As an old-school Baptist, I do not believe that baptism, church membership, to say nothing of attending Sunday mass are necessary for salvation. Grace alone not only suffices, but only grace is effective. I am...

Wait, wait! You started the discussion by quoting the Bible to say that "God is not a man" and the Muslim let that slide? If I were the Muslim, I would have said "That's what I mean. Jesus was a man, so Jesus is not God." But I suppose such meetings usually are just people talking past each other.

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. Eccl. 5:8

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. Eccl. 5:8

"Assimilation?" QED. Satǫˀne·k keshǫ·neh neh hǫsa·seh, senishe·unǫˀ

Yes, taxation without representation appears to loom larger in the sight of some than the 60 million slaughtered in the past 50 years or the comparable numbers of indigenous people slaughtered in the first 50 years of settlement. Once the unholy trinity, racism, violence, and exploitation, that...

I do not need the witness of a Hindu to realize how great a debt the world has to the Bible, the inerrant, inspired word of God. Native Americans as well as Asian Indians have benefited beyond measure from the Gospel and the values enshrined in the Bible. They continue to do so, as do we all...

I wonder what the judge would say to you in court when you gave the excuse for grand theft that you stole it in the past and the fact that you are still enjoying the stolen goods in the present is irrelevant. Your hate speech against Native Americans is appalling. You need to have a serious...

Your accusation of prejudice against Western people, in particular Americans is criminally misplaced. Pointing out that the settlement of America included outrageous acts against the indigenous population which have continuing ramifications is not prejudice. It is a statement of fact. It is...

I added to the issue of Enlightenment and Deism the earlier forces of colonialism, which continue to feed racism, violence, and exploitation in America and around the world. Others have also rightly pointed out the complexity of historical factors. I am the only one on this thread, unless I err...

True, race does not exist, but racism, that is, treating people differently based on perceived race, certainly does exist, and it exists in the church. Denial of that is only made by those who have no clue, having fortunately never suffered from it and being devoid of empathy. Manifest Destiny...

The influence of the European Enlightenment and Deism is pervasive in government and religion in America. That is undeniable. But the colonial heritage is even older and also has its influence. The colonialist unholy trinity of racism, violence, and exploitation is still operative. The concept...

Thank God the blessed virgin Mary did not live in the US of A.

While I think that you deform Quaker thought even in the way you quote their direct words, and while I share you concern for the basic defining doctrines of Christianity, I think this blanket rejection of Quakerism as a valid Christian community is misplaced. I believe that for several reasons...