The thought that man must become as perfect as God while still living in the present life (Mat 5:48), was a commonly held belief among the first Hebrew and Gentile Christians.
Once this fact is realized, we must ask ourselves why we, today, are hostile to a religious tenet that was openly embraced by the first Church of the New Covenant? Moreover, why does this concept of religion that was extensively written about over the first three centuries, now invoke fear and overt opposition in the hearts of the modern believer?
2007-03-13 12:18:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Too add to this, I would like to quote the great Clement of Alexandria::
The greatest of all lessons is to know one's self. For if one knows himself, he will know God; and knowing God, he will be made like God… and that man becomes God, since God so wills”.
2007-03-13 12:20:07 · update #1
By another name enlightenment and yes it is not only possible but highly recommendable
2007-03-13 12:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Atheists, Buddhists, Taoists and Pagans are compassionate for the sake of compassion on my own. this is hard to be a compassionate individual and stay Christian, thinking each and all of the ulterior motives. evaluate your thought of hell. there is actual no compassion in that.
2016-12-14 18:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People were different and the times were also different. Therefore difference in belief also crept in
2007-03-13 12:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by cabridog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋