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Most Christians seem to be unaware of this.

Exactly! Copying and pasting is not a statement. BTW, a good OP contains more than a statement but a set of facts supporting a conclusion to be discussed. A hook, a question crystalizes the thesis. Let me give an example. Since 1980, the US debt has increased dramatically faster than the US...

I don't like the OP and others that lack a thesis statement. Just a bunch of pasted screen shots where we are left to make up if what we will. I prefer Post #2 about what we know. However, the OP implies obsession and fanaticism. I know I am older than my sister but you don't see me creating...

It's posts like BBJ made in this thread that explain why I put him on ignore a long time ago. There are plenty of threads for debate and plenty of worthy topics to debate, like whether Jesus is the Anointed or not and what that means. Not every thread has to be a debate. I look at this thread...

Great framing! It is undeniable in studying religions of the world that there is a deep yearning in people to have a connection with the divine. There are many rituals to achieve this connection and it’s understandable they all believe their’s is the true path. Contrary to the mantra of the...

And there is the sin! The pride that comes from supposing one part of our body (or body’s animation source) is better than another. It ALL comes from God. The foot NEEDS tending to even if deemed ‘inferior’ to the hand, etc.

Soulful attention is balanced throughout Scripture. From today's devotional reading: Matthew 4:23-24 Jesus Ministers to Crowds of People SPIRITUAL: 23 Jesus[a] went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom SOULFUL: and curing every...

Bear repurposes man's shelter.

Carnal has a negative connotation that soulful doesn’t. Since you keep talking about terms, how about you define the terms in your argument? So far, you argument is circular. My opponent is wrong and her language of the argument is wrong. Then you invoke Appeal to Majority - Others on this...

It reminds me of a quote I've recently heard and become fond of: In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is! We have high ideals and it is likely some - as you observed - won't live up to them in practice. As a young man, I became aware of the young...

A carnal Christian believes one must do good work BECAUSE we are saved (not as a means to obtain salvation). The motivation is totally different. The overly-spiritualized Christian don't know if they're better off being ruled by Atheists or Satanists in this word rather than Christians. The...

Well, that's a fine opinion but are you brave enough to state the facts of what are the reasons (good or not) for the Crusades?

Reggie, I don't know where you are coming from. Christians rule over others and have done so since Rome adopted Christianity as the State sponsored religion. The Bible recognizes 4 Earthly authorities. Parents Boss (master) Civil Authority (lawmakers, police, etc) Clergy on theological matters...

On Intelliquests list of the worlds 100 greatest people, a military conqueror.

Saw this vid and thought of this thread. It ends by saying murder and rape happen by BAD men because WEAK men let them.

My view of faith such as Romans 10:9 is that it is a guarantee, whereas living an otherwise good life relies on Romans 2 getting justice, getting what your works deserve. Obviously, such determinations are above our pay gradebut I believe both of us believe in a just and merciful God...

I have already added it to my way of thinking. Perhaps I wasn't clear. Logic is a powerful tool for us to know what is true. In this case, there is significance to Jesus NOT saying ALL will receive mercy. He said a subset of all, "the merciful." What does this imply those who are NOT merciful...

No, a nominal Christian is not the same as a carnal Christian. An overly-spiritualized Christian is one who says you should stay warm and eat well but not actually do anything to help the person do that. Therefore, a nominal Christian is more akin to an overly-spiritualized Christian who says...

Except for: the verdict of history + many Scripture verses; that is, except for the fact that my position is put into practice by more Christians than who oppose it, of millions of Christians over many centuries have defended this position, it is "totally indefensible." In light of this...

This is the type of practical question of justice that the over-spiritualized pacifists avoid. Sure, they may reply but it is a non-responsive reply, a change in subject, deflection, a repeat of over-spiritualized mantra, a total abdication of responsibility to do justice. <sigh>