how do you feel about this motto for christianity?

Question

2000 years of tradition, uninhibited by progress....

(thanks mike)

atheist follows the rules set down by theists...

we are only atheist because theism exists, if theism didn't exist, then we would just be "realistic"

Kiwi, i was referring to the "die hards" but yes there are some more moderate groups...the pope is even considering evolution now as a possibility...

Answer 1

Hmm...St Francis has a point. But, it's obvious that any Christian associated person is slow to accept anything that might show their precious Buy-bull, or their assumptions about it, wrong.

Answer 2

2000 years and his day is getting nearer. Prepare the way make your hearts pure, for the day of the Lord is a good day for those whose hearts are right. For those who have blasphemed and rejected his light a day of terror.

Answer 3

In their book, The Soul of Science,authors Nancy Pearcey and Charles Thaxton make a case for the essential role Christianity played in the development of science. Christianity provided important presuppositions of science. The Bible teaches that nature is real, not an illusion. It teaches that is has value and that it is good to work with nature. Historically this was an advance over pagan superstitions because the latter saw nature as something to be worshipped or as something filled with spirits which weren't to be angered. Christianity "played a role in regulating scientific methodology." Previously, the world was thought to work in perfectly rational ways which could be known primarily through logical deduction. But this approach to science didn't work.

Healthcare is another area where Christianity has made a positive impact on society. Christians have not only been involved in healthcare; they've often been at the forefront in serving the physical health of people. Christians played a significant role in the establishment of hospitals. In 325 A.D., the Council of Nicea "decreed that hospitals were to be duly established wherever the Church was established." A key factor in making long-term medical care possible was the "professionalization of nursing" because of higher standards of sanitation. Before the 16th century, religious motivations were key in providing nursing for the sick.

One of the favorite criticisms of Christianity is that it inhibits freedom. When Christians oppose funding pornography masquerading as art, for example, we're said to be unfairly restricting freedom of expression. The problem is that people now see freedom not as self- determination, but as self-determination unhindered by any outside standard of morality. Some go so far in their zeal for self- expression that they expect others to assist them in the process, such as pornographic artists who expect government funding. Radical feminists complain that Christianity has been an oppressive force over women. But it seems to have escaped their notice that Christianity made significant steps in elevating women above the place they held before Christ came.

Answer 4

It simply is not true. As a Christian I can tell you my life is about RELATIONSHIP with my Lord NOT tradition! I abhor tradition for the sake of tradition.

Answer 5

Actually Christianity is the catalyst to progress...if you don't think so go anywhere on the face of the planet where Christianity IS NOT the dominant religion...have fun while you are there and don't produce a Bible..you might get shot! Love in Christ, ~J~

Answer 6

I wouldn't say that.... I mean, at least we don't crucify people anymore... and the Episcos are ordaining homosexuals.... there's a little bit of progress, wouldn't you say? ;-)

Answer 7

False. Just because it survived does not mean that progress made it any easier.

Answer 8

It makes no sense, Christianity has progressed. Heard of the Reformation?

Answer 9

That's only valid on Uranus.

Answer 10

wow you really would hate the book

"how the catholic church Built western society", wouldnt you


it was the catholics that promoted progress.