As a Christian who just spent a few days communicating with fundamentalist anti-Masons, I am happy to get back here! As much as I would like to defend all stripes of Christianity and promote ecumenical unity among all faiths and non-faiths, I am starting to see your point.
Anyway, no real question here. But, for any sticklers, here goes:
Why do Christians call themselves "the First Fruits"? I thought the First Fruits were the ancient Greeks...
(cf. James 1:18)
2007-02-19 17:09:12 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
(That should be enough to stir up a few folks...)
2007-02-19 17:10:08 · update #1
DUDE -
First, nice to see you back! I was starting to wonder.
Second, a good number of Christians would consider me an atheist. I am actually closer to a cross between a Deist and a Pantheist, if that helps...
2007-02-19 17:23:46 · update #2
I always thought you were an atheist.
2007-02-19 17:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by STFU Dude 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Silly rabbit. If you are trying to say that the Greeks 'invented' homosexuality you are being very naive. Homosexuality has been a part of the fabric of humanity ever since people's stories were written down. There were cultures more ancient than the Greeks who understood that same-sex love was nothing more than a thread in the tapestry of the life of love.
2007-02-19 17:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by pasdeberet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know.
And the pre-Christian Ancient Rome offered First Fruits also
2007-02-19 17:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In that verse James doesn't specifically say he is referring to Christians as the first fruits. When he says "we" and "us", he could be referring to the human race. I think that is at least a possible interpretation.
2007-02-19 17:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by out of the grey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look in Gen 9:18-25
Ham was the first fruit I know of.
Will you help define for me: The Nestorian Church
I read one of your post and I'm don't know this term.
my best to you
2007-02-19 22:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL-I always wonder why those who ascribe fantastic power to freemasons don't try to join. Anti-mason types obviously lack ambition!
2007-02-19 17:16:02 · answer #6 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i never heard the term first fruits and i never heard a cristian say that i guess thats 1 point for atheists
2007-02-19 17:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fundamentalist anti-Masons - what the he11 is that???
Is there anything Christians are FOR????
2007-02-19 17:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
any one who is anti mason is misinformed
Being a mason is all about being honest trust worthy and charitble nothing evil
2007-02-19 17:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by tatimsaspas 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yup! That should stir up enuff crazies to get this question deleted.
PS. My answer too.
2007-02-19 17:11:32 · answer #10 · answered by Atheist Eye Candy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋