I am not feeling some of the far / near east period views that are reflected in the text relative to the treatment of people. The Gilgamesh epic is loosely littered throughout Genesis and Exodus. I was heavy into ancient Mesopotamia at one point and think we have evolved as humans a bit.
That's fine. I am not saying Christianity has cornered the market on how to act lol. I am simply stating that Christian values as described are something that I try to adhere to.
In my study of it, yes. I must admit that I am not a religious scholar. I just started reading the bible a few months ago. I can only give you what I have experienced and read and it seems to be a docile religion. The polytheistic nature of the ancient far east was not condemned with the introduction of Yahweh, but rather offered as an alternative. There is certainly some strong language and times you kind of scratch your head when reading, but in totality it seems to be a tolerant religion based on its core foundational document.
You know exactly what thread to direct him to DC, the last few pages will suffice.
And why are YOU correct and they’re not?
Really no comment to this.
I’m read it thinking what? God himself kills people for touching the wrong thing or calling something by certain names. Bible also says if you mingle with non believers you’re done. Did we also forget burning forever if you’re not Christian by the time you die?
I believe I am correct. I dont really care how anyone feels about me. Someone else can think I'm wrong and it has no bearing on my life. I couldn't care less if you don't believe in what I believe in. Hope you find peace with whatever it is you believe in.
So do you think you’re better than everyone that doesn’t believe in what you do? You say you don’t care yet your Bible tells you your ultimate mission is to bring people to god. Remember that whole bit about being the “light of the world” and “spreading the gospel”? Doesn’t that mean you’re going to hell based on what you believe?
So wait wait wait - let me laugh for a second.
Translation: I can’t defend my beliefs and your questions are making that evident, so I’m gonna act like you’re the one who is upset right now and run away from having to justify my thoughts.
Huh? I share my beliefs with people and advocate for them. I literally did that in this thread. I can't help if you disagree. I'm not going to devote my entire life to making sure you believe in my God lol. Again, do what you want. I hope you find Christ whenever your time comes but if not, o well. I will move on to informing the next man.
True. My bad. I had donuts this morning and my kid is running wind crazy.
So you share your belief one time and if you get anything but complete agreement you resort to
Again, why are YOU right and EVERYONE else is wrong? Why are you better than them?
My actions show just the opposite of what you are suggesting. If I believe I was better than everyone, I would dismiss your beliefs and convey a message of unwillingness to allow your beliefs. That just seems silly to me. I believe people have free will. If you want to believe frogs created earth or it spontaneously combust, so be it.
