punkfiveo Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I'm opening this thread to questions about Christianity (since there seem to be a lot of them). I will answer them. 1 post at a time please, I don't live on these message boards. (If you have something to add on to someones question feel free, but I don't want to be answering 20 questions in one night :P ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Well, just to be sure we know exactly what we're arguing about... what exactly is Christianity? What beliefs are fundamental truth (the defining principles), and what is church policy/interpertation/etc (what people believe/do as a side effect of these defining principles)?. Is this different for the different forms of Christianity? In case of conflict, which are you considering the "true" Christianity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkfiveo Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 what exactly is Christianity? 1. Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.2. Relating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus's teachings.3. Manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus; Christlike.4. Relating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents.5. Showing a loving concern for others; humane. Dictionary quote. Couldn't have said it better myself. :P Basically anyone who believes and follows the teachings and life of Jesus Christ. What beliefs are fundamental truth (the defining principles) Jesus put forth only two commandments in his lifetime, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and soul", and "Love your neighbor as yourself". These are the only two principles that real Christians live by. and what is church policy/interpertation/etc (what people believe/do as a side effect of these defining principles)? I truthfully can't find any side effects. Maybe I don't totally get the question, but I will answer what I think is the question: I haven't found any, except for persecution maybe. Is this different for the different forms of Christianity? In case of conflict, which are you considering the "true" Christianity? I don't know the belief system of most denominations but I am quite sure all of them concentrate on these two principles (more or less). I consider myself a "free" christian because I believe the Bible says all I need to know about being a Christian. I do not need popes or preists "adding" on to what Jesus taught, because he said enough. No rituals, no hail maries. Anyone with an uncorrupt heart, a love for his/her neighbours and a love for God is a person I consider a "true" christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojlnir Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 First of all, punkfive0, what is your background on this subject? I mean no offense but I am curious as to why you think you are qualified to answer all questions on Christianity. Are you a trained theologian or Christian scholar? I ask because if not, then you are simply providing an opinion, not established doctrine, and this thread is no different than the half dozen others we have had on this subject. Lastly, is this a debate or an attempt to proselytize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 What I meant by church interpertations/side effects/etc was exactly what you just said about rituals and stuff. Or where the church has decided that "x act is immoral" because that's the way they interpert the fundamental truths. And persecution is another good example. At best, it is not mentioned in the fundamental truths, but someone later decided that it was their duty as Christians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust870 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Give me physical proof god exists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeman85 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Can you explain why Ezekial 30:10 prophecizes that something that never occured, will occur? I am refering to the prophecy that Nebuchadnezer will conquer Egypt and Egypt will be uninhabitated for 30 years. This never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Corbett Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Yo faust, that's not a question about Christianity, it's a question about God. Send it somewhere else, will you? :P As to why the Church says some things... although those are our two main principles, the Bible is full of rules on <i>how</i> the best way is to follow them. So, most of the rules the Church makes are in response to the rules laid down in the Bible. However, all those rules point to two ends: love God will your body, mind, and soul, and love your neighbour as you love yourself. As to qualifications, I dunno about punkfive0, but I'm a sponsor for the RCIA. (Roman Catholic Initiation Association.) It's my job to help people who choose to become Catholic follow the procedures leading up to baptism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diplomat Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 i got a question ...could jesus fly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiel Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 I say yes, but he did not. As shown by his tempation in the desert, Jesus did not come to show off, or to defeat the Romans, he came as humanity's Savior, the Servant King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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