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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
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Yes, there is a difference in the emphasis on dietary laws.
I would agree Christ is a key distinction.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Interesting. Most of the unbelievers I speak to claim Christianity doesn't have any unique moral principles.
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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..).
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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,
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Yeah it's too radical for standard human nature. Honestly I think its only successful under a somewhat masochistic mindset. Lol.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
I would say that's the heart of it.
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Probably Jesus, and the partaking of the Eucharist or Communion.
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