Slightly unique from every other Christians' God?
All of the differences in interpretation of sin, no matter how small, matters because both interprecations cannot be correct.
2007-04-05 03:09:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The bottomline is still the same: Jesus 'died' for their sins. So they WILL go to heaven no matter what they do in this life and that is precisely why they party all life and then become devout when they see the end looming.
The religion is a farce; it is blatant 'license to sin'.
2007-04-05 03:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are right, interpretation of what is sin is subjective. Sometimes it's subjective according to people, and sometimes it's subjective coming from God. Neither one can be counted out. For the people who have it in their minds that a certain thing is sin, then it is a sin of conscience. The person commits the sin while in conflict with themself. But when it comes to God's opinion on what is sin, then it is a Christian who has put themself into agreement with God's opinion. Those sins are commonly found in the Bible.
2007-04-05 03:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for anyone else, but the Bible is explicit about what sin is. Christians can either accept it or deny it. My understanding is that God makes no distinction between sins. They are all looked at equally. We are sinners in both thought and action.
A thought came to mind the other day that God sees stealing a car and stealing a piece of candy on the same sin level. The value doesn't make a difference to Him. I hadn't thought of it that way, and I was like, WOW!
2007-04-05 03:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Nels 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK OK, Why are you asking only Christians? There are many beliefs, many many gods. I want to speak with an open mind and an open heart. If god created life, does this not necessarily mean that god created everything that that life does. If an illness comes from somewhere on earth, does it have to be directly created by god, are you saying that if god exists god creates everything on earth and manages it all? Are you also saying that all Christians believe this? Well I will now say that if you search within yourself and withing everything else, if you keep exploring, then you may find some answers. You do not need to prove anything while on earth, you only need to find the truth and allow it to emanate from you. Please allow the truth to guide you, let go of all connections in the physical world, I will not say that you have to do this forever, just so you have explored without judgment, authority or beliefs. Free yourself from addictions and habits so you can search and find the answers that become clear. Thank you all
2016-05-17 22:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by aline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have figured out one of the most important foundational teachings of Christianity. Sin is "NOT" subjective. This is why most churches fail. People have stopped using the Bible as a standard, and set up their own rules and regulations. Hence, we begin to compare ourselves with one another instead of with what God wants. We can always be better that some people.
There is only one interpretation of the Bible-get it wrong, and you will live wrong. Some have seemed to master the art of compromise.
2007-04-05 03:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by Desperado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because we misinterpret or fail to completely understand God's commandments, that doesn't mean that He Himself is not Absolute. It's similar to the way that we look at a work of art. Five people can look at the same painting and see five different things in it.
Does that mean that the painting itself is subjective? No, the painting is absolute in terms of being what it is. The interpretations may vary, but the thing itself is unique.
The same thing is true of God. Just because we see Him subjectively through the lens of our own experiences and what we've been taught, that doesn't mean that He is variable. In fact, He said, "I am that I am," which means that He is a unique Being apart from all other created beings.
So no, your analogy doesn't hold up, I'm afraid.
2007-04-05 03:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only sin that really matters is original sin. We are born dead in sin and therefore are abominations in God's eyes -worthy of His wrath. Through Jesus' death and atonement we are made perfect.
That is what makes a Christian. Also, I don't understand what you mean about Christian's creating other gods. Obviously if they don't adhere to the teachings of Christ they are not Christians. So then have they created another god or perhaps become god to themselves?
2007-04-05 03:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible defines sin as the transgression of God's law. Any Christian who fully understands the law knows what sin is -- and what it is not. Therefore, it is not subjective. However, our ability to follow the law is dependent upon our knowledge of it. This isn't to say we're excused due to ignorance, though. I think there will be a lot of unlearned Christians who are surprised to know from Jesus that they weren't following one or more of His laws that they failed to take into their hearts.
2007-04-05 03:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin isn't subjective. The Bible outlines what is sin and what isn't. Anyone who attempts to give you an opinion of what sin is, is merely leaning on their own understanding rather than what God says about it through His Word.
2007-04-05 04:42:20 · answer #9 · answered by Evan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no different interpretation of sin. The bible makes it clear what sin is.
2007-04-05 03:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋