Is this the best and most honest answer to tonight's issue?

Question

With regard to the applicability of Old Testament Laws to modern christianity, this answer seemed most honest to me:

"I'll just answer the best I can, I'm no expert... Yes, we disagree on it, that's why there are sub-sections of Christianity. The only explanation is that people believe what they believe, and that's that... It's the same reason that there are different religions, I guess." by pseudonym [sic]

This strikes me as a very honest answer, and one that makes a lot of sense to me.


Christians, is she correct?

If so, why did people attack me for asking about the contradictions between christian belief systems and just openly and honestly acknowledge them the way that pseudonym did?

Instead of killing the messenger, wouldn't honesty have been the best policy?

Wouldn't that have been the Christ-like thing to do?




PS: pseudonym, you have the Best Answer, once i can credit you with it.

my apologies to spotsfox.

you can see the questions leading up to this if you click my screenname and read my recent questions.

To Native, I looked back at where I would have "attacked" you, and found that I did complain about your question being one of those which is asked on this site 100 times a day.
I apologize for being abrupt. I see that you are Level 1, so probably new here.
Give it some time, & you'll be complaining about the exact same questions being reposted over and over again soon.
:)

Holy crap, Randy.

I practically expect to be flamed by christians all the time at this point.

But you just gave pseudonym (a fellow christian) both barrels for providing what I and others thought was a very thoughtful and honest answer.

Is that what Jesus would do?

Answer 1

You know the answer, Devl: self-righteousness.

To admit there might be any truth beyond what one believes takes courage. It admits that we don't have all the answers, don't know everything, that we could be wrong.

That is quite a bit further than most people want to go. It scares them.

Not everyone is seeking ultimate Truth. For many, a comforting 'truth' is sufficient. So you get attacked for disturbing their faith in their comfortable 'truth'.

When I challenge Christians, I must be an "Atheist". When I challenge Atheists, I must be a "Christian".

Happens to me all the time. ;-)

Answer 2

This is a very honest answer, but is it the best? That is for you, and everyone, to decide for themselves. Is your initial question one that can be answered, or is it truly to be left up to individual interpretation? According to the answer you have chosen, each religion is just as good as the next, based on what a person accepts as true. I cannot support such relativism; I believe that there are absolutes.

I also agree that no one should be attacked for asking a question, even if the question is asked simply to incite anger or hatred (and I am not saying that yours was). I support the idea that each question should be approached seriously and thoughtfully. Those who lash out, no matter their beliefs, are being foolish and unwise. No one will seriously consider their answers, no matter if they are 'right' or not.

Is she correct? I would have to respectfully disagree for the reasons given above.

Answer 3

Yes, I support pseudonym for best answer, that's what I was thinking too, before I read this question. Although I'm not a christian, so really not qualified to judge.
Yea! Congrats pseudonym!!

WWJD?
HWCTFSM.

Answer 4

Jesus taught that He did not come to replace the Law but to fulfill it. The Law remains in full affect, and those who do not acquire God's grace through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus are subject to every jot and every tittle of the Law. Christianity is Christianity, past, present, and future, and there are no 'exceptions' to God's judgement. All of mankind is guilty of all of the Law, but those who receive the grace of Jesus by the cross are not subject to sentencing.

Ultimately, if one does not accept the teachings of Jesus Christ, they are not truly Christian, but rather pseudo-Christian.

Answer 5

It is done both ways
Christians attack those who don't believe as well as those who don't attack those who do
It's a two way street on here
As far as any ones answer goes most people interpret the Bible different ways as well as the Preachers who preach it teach it different ways also

Answer 6

Jesus said that He came not to disqualify the old laws, but to fulfill them. He fulfilled them so that we don't have to worry so much on "doing for God", instead we can focus more on "living for God". Instead of focusing on our "spiritual checklist" or our "God's to-do list" we can instead focus on loving Him and trying to live like Christ.

Answer 7

It's definitely one of the best "Non-Answers" from someone who admittedly doesn't know anything about which they speak, and for you to take it as the basis for your "question" is rediculous, thereby making your "question" one of the most rediculous ones I've ever read. God, from the Old Testament and the New Testament, Bless you.

Answer 8

Yes that is a great answer.

PS
I didn't attack you. I do however remember you somewhat attacking me on one of my questions to Atheists when I was also just seeking information.

Answer 9

You're assuming that everyone participated in your previous question and knows what you are talking about... I just got online... I have no idea...

Answer 10

I liked my own answer more, but this one is pretty good. It is certainly true that you can only believe what you are able to believe. Good enough.