Seriousyl, if..for instance, christians learned more theological history and NOT just biblical history.
Wouldn't that help (if atleast a little) the tolerance level?
2007-01-12 11:24:32 · 19 answers · asked by DrewM 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
seriously* (typo)
2007-01-12 11:25:10 · update #1
YES!!! Theological history is amazing. Although we have so little of it because the belief system that "won" destroyed most of the work of the opposing views of early Christianity.
Read Bart Ehrman's books. I am a Christian (even after reading these books) but it is very interesting.
2007-01-12 11:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by mmcall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A SUMMARY OF THE WORLD
If we could, at this time, shrink the Earth's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look like this: There would be 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from the Western Hemisphere and 8 Africans. 70 would be non-white; 30 white. 70 would be non-Christain; 30 Christain. 50% of the entire world's wealth would be in the hands of only 6 people. All 6 would be citizens of the United States. 70 would be unable to read. 50 would suffer from malnutrition. 80 would live in sub-standard housing. Only 1 would have a college education. When one considers our world from such an incredibly compressed perspective, the need for tolerance and understanding becomes even more understandable.
2007-01-12 19:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by Wisdom Lies in the Heart 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I like history.
I like studying religons.
I am a Christian.
The bible tells us that we should Study. To work out our salvation with fear and trimbling. and you know what, Christianity is the Truth. and as far a tolerance. Im not violent agenst anyone but I will tell you about my God.
How come more people arnt "tolerant" of christians.
We are the ones that have to conform?
why?
We by God, are called to transform ourselves by the renewing of our minds, and not to be in the world, just of it.
Tolerance means everyones right. then nobody is right and nobody is wrong and there is no bad or good only ok and by that sin is justified. no thank you.
2007-01-12 19:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by robertt223 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What more theological history shoud we christians learn? And it's not our place to be concerned with tolerance by others, we spread the word of God, like it or not.
2007-01-12 19:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So what is it you would like to know. Most theological history was written by agnostics and Catholics. Neither of which are true Christian beliefs. Most of the "Christian" atrocities were committed by one or both these groups.
2007-01-12 19:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by djm749 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely! Christianity was not originally the exclusive, condemnation machine that so many assume it to be...
Truth is, they could also stand to learn a little more Biblical history.
2007-01-12 19:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I absolutely agree. A basic 101 course in World Religions can and will help immensely in understanding their relationships to other persuasions. Comparative Religion would also help, although a bit more involved.
2007-01-12 19:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. I thtnk if Christians took the time to study the theological history of their religion, MANY would cease to be Christians. they might still beelive in God - but not the Christian version....
2007-01-12 19:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think all humans could benefit by learning all we can about our history. Yes, it just may teach us tolerance.
2007-01-12 19:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by kj 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the bible has history?
do u mean like adam and eve an noahs ark and stuff like that?
suicidal turkeys is not interested in that
but they probably should learn more real history
2007-01-12 19:30:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋