At least the evangelical nut jobs are going all of the way with their rhetoric. They read the whole bible, have it soaked in their tears of joy, and you can be on the defensive with them right from the get go to protect yourself.
It's like liberal Christians are guilty about it. "Well, this part of the bible is true, but I don't agree with this part. It's okay...he he he he"
Ugh, that's even worse. You are either with the cult or against having the cult swarm over us.
I suppose you can just be moderate too. Just get ready to have no rights left soon. Enjoy that one sweetheart.
By the way, I will be called angry. That's cool. I really enjoy the company of many rational thinkers and pacificts.
2007-05-22 17:17:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus will take anyone whereever they are at in life. It is through growth in knowledge of God and the power of the Holy Spirit that a person gives up the folly of youth.
2007-05-23 01:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's extraordinarily difficult be Christian in a political context because Christianity and politics seem to contradict each other, but its not impossible. In my opinion, however, its far more difficult to have a rational argument for being a right wing Christian, than a left wing one. How can you be anti-abortion, but pro death penalty and pro war? These things are against the very tenets of Christianity, which are to love one another, turn the other cheek, and forgive. I think the right wing Christian movement has forgotten that, but don't assume that we are all part of Pat Roberston's bandwagon. Liberal Christians are not "guilty" about their faith. I think that's a gross misunderstanding on your part. And Christianity is not a cult, not according to what people define as a cult. If you're going to refer to it as a cult, then you might as well add the two other major world religions. And I'm glad you're a rational thinker and a pacifist. If you read the words of Jesus, you would find that he was also a rational thinker, and an extraordinary pacifist.
2007-05-22 17:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by LeilaK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have read the entire Bible, [emphasizing on the IF], you would find the transition or changes in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
It's simple analysis. If a change was made to be a law, then the previous law will be void effective the date the change was made or at a later time specified or agreed by the lawmaking body..
if you are aware of the teachings of Jesus [emphasis on the IF again], you would find that the one person who questioned the rules or tradition was Himself. He had set standards or values that man should live by,... - the journey towards God.
Being liberal? Value is embedded in the good and the right. Whatever is right is right, wrong is wrong. It's either black or white. No gray areas, no nuances.
2007-05-22 17:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by coco_loco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can be a Christian and a Liberal. Some call us liberal Christians. Some call us rational. We believe in the bible, but do not take it literally. We ALSO believe that the bible is only part of the whole and not to be taken alone. Other things are as important as the bible and those are 'Holy tradition', and ... (drum roll... are you ready?..... drum roll....) 'Reason'. It is the reason part that makes some call us Liberal.
2007-05-22 17:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So you're real point? The hypocrisy of it all, The Idea of Christianity, Christians, Wretched interpretation? What? What exactly are you attempting to ask or get accross. It sounds like your quetion is rhetorical. Like you don't really have one you just want to hear from people who agree with you.
Just in case you do want an answer then yes, typically Christian Ideals are Anti war, give to the poor.
2007-05-22 17:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by rabidkitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a liberal Christian. I believe in the whole bible, I do not pick and choose. In studying the life of Christ which is to be our example, I cannot see how anyone could consider Him anything other than a liberal by today's standards. And by the way, I didn't find anything about your question to be angry.
2007-05-22 17:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a person has correctly interpreted the Bible and have a good understanding of who Jesus is, they would realize He embraced both liberal and conservative philosophies. Jesus does not identify with any political party, and most Christians who identify very deeply with one side are probably missing something about who He is.
2007-05-22 17:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by melissa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we _all_ have to be very careful how we interpret the Bible. All that really matters is our personal relationship with our Creator and trying to accomplish His will in our life. Focus on that and you'll be fine. I have a feeling that the labels (liberal, nut jobs, etc) don't really matter much to God.
2007-05-22 17:24:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there are many Christians who don't take every word in the Bible literally. People get something positive out of it, so what's wrong with that? (I'm not one of these people, by the way, but I know they're out there).
2007-05-22 17:31:02 · answer #9 · answered by knowmeansknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing that bothers me about "liberal Christians" is that they see the evils of the fundamentalists and allow it to happen, yet at the same time the criticize atheists when they try and stop the evils of the fundamentalists.
2007-05-22 17:22:31 · answer #10 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋