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That's okay. You don't visit CF very often, so I don't expect instant replies.OK, sry for not replying soon
It is? How do you know that?since Christianity is the conclusion of Judaism
I would be very interested in the full explanation of why I should agree with you that Christianity is the only true religion.the only logical conclusion is that christianity is the only true religion. (very short form of course of the full explanation)
Christians persist in telling my that God wants me to give up the Baha'i Faith. I will give them every opportunity to convince me that God agrees with them.
I would like to answer this, however. For centuries, Christians have not lived up to those beautiful principles. In fact, much of what Jesus taught is thought to be stupid. Do we turn the other cheek? In Europe, two or three hundred years ago, if you were insulted, you slapped your critic across the face. The socially accepted response to that slap was to fight a duel - which is the exact opposite of what Jesus said we are supposed to do. Turning the other cheek was viewed as cowardice.
I only accepted Christianity (and other religions) as being from God because Baha'u'llah's teachings about it made sense to me. Before that I rejected any possibility of revelation, prophets and scripture.
Okay. How can I be sure you are correct about this? There are other religions that teach different things.The only way to God is to believe in his Son and accept his offer of salvation.
Who says?As for giving up the Baha'i faith, that would depend whether it supported this or rejected this basic Christian truth.
I'm talking about Christianity's ability to influence culture on a wide scale. If Christians practiced turning the other cheek, wouldn't slapping someone to challenge them to a duel never have existed?Bad examples of Christians do not disprove Christianity.
Okay, what about Judaism and Christianity? They disagree on some points. Which parts of the Bible are lies or misunderstandings?All religions cannot be the truth as they contadict eachother. So parts must be lies or misunderstandings.
First, what is the equivalent Baha'i teaching? In my opinion, we cannot determine which doctrines are truth, lies, or misunderstandings until we have given BOTH sides a fair and equal hearing.Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me". Is this the truth, a lie or a misunderstanding?
Is there any chance
Okay. How can I be sure you are correct about this? There are other religions that teach different things.
--OK, as I said before, the only logical religion to believe in is christianity. All other religions have been created by man. Judaism was created by God. God then completed Judaism in christianity.
I'm talking about Christianity's ability to influence culture on a wide scale. If Christians practiced turning the other cheek, wouldn't slapping someone to challenge them to a duel never have existed?
--BTW alot of ppl don't know this, but turning the other cheek is a Jewish Cliche, said in reference to insults. The paraphrase in context would be something like "when someone insults you, don't let your anger take over, turn the other cheek, and ignore the insults"
Jesus didn't make this up, he just quoted the popular cliche of the time. Thus, we can comclude that God isn't against paying people back for the wrongs they have done, as long as the deeds aren't done in malice.. hope that makes sense
Okay, what about Judaism and Christianity? They disagree on some points. Which parts of the Bible are lies or misunderstandings?
--The entire bible is true. The jews, however only believe the old testament. The covenent, which is the main point of the old testament is based on the jews making substitutionary sacrifices, to symbolically cover their sins in God's eyes. in the new testament is the new covenent, which is Jesus making the final and total sacrifice to wash our sins symbolically from our souls. that doesn't mean we are sinless, but that God sees us without sin because of jesus' sacrifice..
OK, class is over XD gotta go.. hope my explanation helps a bit.. I don't get on often but I'll try and reply as often as I can.
Please quote Baha'i Scripture to support this. Does Baha'u'llah teach His religion is created by man or inspired by God?All other religions have been created by man.
If Christians practiced turning the other cheek, wouldn't slapping someone to challenge them to a duel never have existed?
It makes no sense at all because it doesn't address my question. If Christians practiced turning the other cheek would dueling never have existed? Yes or no?Kamtre said:alot of ppl don't know this, but turning the other cheek is a Jewish Cliche, said in reference to insults. The paraphrase in context would be something like "when someone insults you, don't let your anger take over, turn the other cheek, and ignore the insults"
Jesus didn't make this up, he just quoted the popular cliche of the time. Thus, we can comclude that God isn't against paying people back for the wrongs they have done, as long as the deeds aren't done in malice.. hope that makes sense
Reply to what? Are you going to answer my questions or preach irrelevant sermons?I'll try and reply as often as I can.
Okay. How can I be sure you are correct about this? There are other religions that teach different things.
I'm talking about Christianity's ability to influence culture on a wide scale. If Christians practiced turning the other cheek, wouldn't slapping someone to challenge them to a duel never have existed?
Okay, what about Judaism and Christianity? They disagree on some points. Which parts of the Bible are lies or misunderstandings?
First, what is the equivalent Baha'i teaching? In my opinion, we cannot determine which doctrines are truth, lies, or misunderstandings until we have given BOTH sides a fair and equal hearing.
Lol, because I am a born-again catholic.. I've only recently become catholic, and have always been non-denominational.. but have just adopted the title of catholic.. Catholocism has been what I've looked for all these years.How can you claim to be Catholic if you believe that you only have to say "I accept Jesus"?
djbcrawford, I thought the purpose of the "Questions by Non-Christians" section was for you to answer MY questions.
Christians have been evading my questions for many years. The Baha'is answered them. That's why I am a Baha'i today.
I have some questions. Would you like to try to answer them?
Kamtre has clearly stated I am not to discuss the Baha'i Faith on this thread. If you want to convert me to Christianity, come over to the "non-Christian religions" section.Your question was why would God want you to give up the Baha'i faith. We can give you reasons from the bible and from what Christianity teaches for why you need to believe in and follow Christ, but if you don't believe in the bible or Christianity it is pointless.
You say Baha'i teaches Christianity is from God, but then refuse to elaborate when Christianity contradicts what Baha'i teaches. You say Baha'i has answered your questions but don't say what questions it has answered.
Most of the above debate seems to have been.
Us: Christainity says A, B, C.
You: Baha'i teaches that's wrong.
Us: Well, what does it teach?
You: I'm not telling you. I'm not here to discuss the Baha'i faith.
If you don't explain your reasons properly, we cannot debate with you. It's a little bit like a lawyer standing up in court and claiming he has evidence that clears his client, but then refusing to say what it is.
Christianity in a nutshell:
Kill and/or persecute anyone with different ethnicity, beliefs, hobbies, etc.
THANK YOU MUCHLY.
Kamtre has clearly stated I am not to discuss the Baha'i Faith on this thread. If you want to convert me to Christianity, come over to the "non-Christian religions" section.
Okay.Sometimes the moderation is a bit of a pain. I only log on occasionally and usually just check if there's any replies to posts I've made or look at the latest posts. Dunno how many times I've just picked one and typed a reply to have it rejected because I don't have access to post in that group or have responded with something only to be told I'm not allowed to say that particular thing in that particular thread.
Thank you. I'm fine now.Just noticed your little smiley thing is sick, hope you feel better soon.
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