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Sin is harmful. Yes we all sin everyday, but the great thing the Bible believing Christians believe is that Jesus Christ washes away that sin when you repent those sins to him. That is why He died on the cross for our sins.So is it safe to assume you don't accept Resha Caner's position that all sin is harmful?
Ken
No more than I would try to prove eating apples, wearing shoes, or walking backwards never causes harm!
Why do you believe sex outside marriage always causes harm?
I am going to be dropping out of this conversation now because I am 37 weeks pregnant and was just recently put on bed rest. I think this is just going around in circles anyway now and I don't need to get worked up anymore in my situation.
Sin is harmful. Yes we all sin everyday, but the great thing the Bible believing Christians believe is that Jesus Christ washes away that sin when you repent those sins to him. That is why He died on the cross for our sins.
The reason I asked is because you said all sin causes harm, and you implied sex outside marriage is a sin that causes harm. Do you still hold this position?I'm sure you know the Bible is my primary reason, so I don't understand why you would ask.
There are no degrees of sin in Gods eyes. A sin is a sin.
The reason I asked is because you said all sin causes harm, and you implied sex outside marriage is a sin that causes harm. Do you still hold this position?
I am a firm believer in God so what His Bible teaches is what I go by and in the Bible it states that sin no matter how small or large is all sin.I'm not talking about God's eyes; I'm trying to find out if you are aware that not all sins are harmful.
Ken
Since the issue I raised was emotional in nature, contraception wouldn't help. Further, I would be concerned both about people who have been manipulated and those engaged in sexual activity who don't form emotional attachments.
I understand that is your objective, but I don't understand why it matters to you. Many probably agree with you, so you don't have to convince them. If anyone does share my opinion, it's unlikely I was the one who led them to it.
And you don't care what I think. Unless you're someday shipwrecked on an island where I'm king, it's all moot.
By the way, I was quite open with you in my previous post, it would be nice if you commented on it.
As for emotional issues, I already solved that problem.
Why do you think sex without emotional bond is a problem?
Would you be a tyrant against liberty, if you were king?
This conversation has nothing to do with definitions. It's about your false claim that all sin is harmful.Yes. I'll say the same thing to you I said to Paradoxum. I don't see the point in trying to change a definition.
Saying so does not make it true. If you wish to be taken seriously, you need to explain why.Harmless sin is an oxymoron the same as harmless harm is an oxymoron.
No! What I am trying to claim is that sex outside marriage is not HARMFUL. Address that and quit trying to change the subject.What you're really trying to claim is that sex outside marriage is not a sin.
I was trying to be polite by not commenting on it.
In short because it means you're using them.
In order to further explain, I'll throw out a warning that even though I've tried to think of delicate phrasing, this conversation is reaching a limit for me.
Is sex with a real person different than viewing pornography as the means to the end?
I would be a horrible leader no matter the political system, and so the true grace is that I have no interest in such a thing. Yet as long as we're fantasizing, the wisdom of my reign would serve to enlighten you regarding the difference between liberty and free license.
I am a firm believer in God so what His Bible teaches is what I go by and in the Bible it states that sin no matter how small or large is all sin.
This conversation has nothing to do with definitions. It's about your false claim that all sin is harmful.
What I am trying to claim is that sex outside marriage is not HARMFUL.
No more than playing tennis with someone. Is that so bad too?
Are you joking? I can't tell? If not, I'd totally be up for assassinating you (in this imaginary situation).
Allowing anything less than free license is oppression. Only allowing freedom for what you believe in isn't liberty. If you believe differently, your more suited to Saudi Arabia than the US.
Doesn't what I said disprove the idea of indulgence?
Use all the capital letters you like. A definition is a definition. Romans 6:23.
I said no such thing. If you are going to make the claim that something is harmful, you need to back it up.The best you can do is to say you are not aware of any harm it has caused. You already conceded you can't prove it never causes harm.
And you are using the wrong definition which is why you are unable to defend your position
I said no such thing.
If you are going to make the claim that something is harmful, you need to back it up.
Post #97.
You said sin is harmful. Are you changing your mind now?I don't have to defend the words you put in my mouth.
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