Are divorced women supposed to live alone?

[ChristineM]

I prefer the Merriam-Webster definition of 'cult' myself.

"a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious"

Definition of CULT

The word 'cult' in the religious community is generally recognized at pejorative.

Being a Brit i prefer and use the OED.

 

[columbus]

The question then I think is what makes a person Christian? is it listening to and following every teaching and command of Christ or simply saying "hey, I believe in Christ" so I am a christian.

The lack of an objective standard for who and what beliefs constitute Christianity is a large and ongoing problem.
Tom

 

[columbus]

What I see as the big problem here is people taking small bits of primitive ethics, out of context, and applying them to the modern world.

I believe Jesus preached against doing that as well. The gospels have many episodes of Jesus contradicting traditional, Scriptural, morality. He saw the problems created by a legalistic interpretation of Scripture, and when that caused moral problems in His time He spoke against it.
He did that quite a lot.

Tom

 

[halbhh]

Again i will repeat, there are over 50,000 different sects/cults/branches of christianity.

Definition of Cult : a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object.

What is disparaging about that? Perhaps it is your understanding of the word that is at fault but if it offends you then please feel free to report my use of the english language.

. That doesn't fool either of us.

 

[ChristineM]

. That doesn't fool either of us.

Whats to fool? Check my posts, you will see thats what i wrote and i use english, you don't like it, thats fair enough. I will try and remember to modify my english for you in future. So what word do you suggest i use to replace it?

 

[PruePhillip]

We all know christ said one must not marry a divorced woman so what are these women supposed to do for the rest of their lives, live alone?

Jesus didn't say.
You have two choices -
1 - promote remarriage
2 - obey what Jesus said.

The problems we face in our society is that we cater to the minority.
Thus if there are marriages that "don't work" then let's change all
marriages. If someone has an issue of gender then let's change
the culture for all people. If some can't stop doing drugs then let's
legalize all drugs. Same with porn, gambling, homosexuality etc..

You can call this the "lowest common denominator" of behavior
that we are asked to not only respect, but emulate.

 

[halbhh]

Whats to fool? Check my posts, you will see thats what i wrote and i use english, you don't like it, thats fair enough. I will try and remember to modify my english for you in future. So what word do you suggest i use to replace it?

To follow the spirit of this site stated in the mission statement, avoid labels that have a strong derogatory connotation by common usage.

So, when referring to denominations, it's better not to substitute in a derogatory term, but just write 'denominations'. There's all sorts of ways for you or me to question or challenge denominational stuff, without trying to bash a religion.

 

[ChristineM]

To follow the spirit of this site stated in the mission statement, avoid labels that have a strong derogatory connotation by common usage.

So, when referring to denominations, it's better not to substitute in a derogatory term, but just write 'denominations'. There's all sorts of ways for you or me to question or challenge denominational stuff, without trying to bash a religion.

The OED definition (being a brit, is the one i use) is not derogatory about the word, in fact quite the opposite.

I think what we have here is a slight language barrier, the american version of a word is not necessarily common usage in the rest of the world and that american accounts for only 5% of world population i find the term you use "common usage" somewhat far fetched.

It in no way (in the definition i use) bashes religion.

However, i will try not to upset you in future

 

[oldbadger]

We all know christ said one must not marry a divorced woman so what are these women supposed to do for the rest of their lives, live alone?

Divorced women need to do whatever they fancy.
Get out and party.
Stay and watch telly.
Go dating.
........ whatever they want.

 

[halbhh]

The OED definition (being a brit, is the one i use) is not derogatory about the word, in fact quite the opposite.

I think what we have here is a slight language barrier, the american version of a word is not necessarily common usage in the rest of the world and that american accounts for only 5% of world population i find the term you use "common usage" somewhat far fetched.

It in no way (in the definition i use) bashes religion.

However, i will try not to upset you in future

A 'connotation' isn't a denotation.

I think labeling any of these mainstream religions as a 'cult' is only an underhanded way to belittle and disrespect people.

I'd be perfectly happy to learn otherwise!

I expect if you took a poll here at Religious Forums and asked the non-prejudicially worded question:

"Is the word 'cult' disparaging?"

with simple answers:
A) YES

B) NO

Then my expectation is the YES votes will be the majority.

But, try it if you like and see. I already know what it means to people I've heard using the word before you.

 

[roger1440]

We all know christ said one must not marry a divorced woman so what are these women supposed to do for the rest of their lives, live alone?

Jesus was emphasizing that reconciliation is a friend not a foe.
Mark 10:9

 

[ChristineM]

A 'connotation' isn't a denotation.

I think labeling any of these mainstream religions as a 'cult' is only an underhanded way to belittle and disrespect people.

I'd be perfectly happy to learn otherwise!

I expect if you took a poll here at Religious Forums and asked the non-prejudicially worded question:

"Is the word 'cult' disparaging?"

with simple answers:
A) YES

B) NO

Then my expectation is the YES votes will be the majority.

But, try it if you like and see. I already know what it means to people I've heard using the word before you.

I speak English, and no way am i changing my language, i have provided the definition i use so will polls change thay? You say you want to learn so learn it.

Please note, the majority od the english speaking world do not necessarily accept american english as the default

 

[halbhh]

I speak English, and no way am i changing my language, i have provided the definition i use so will polls change thay? You say you want to learn so learn it.

Please note, the majority od the english speaking world do not necessarily accept american english as the default

In other words, if I understand...

You mean to intentionally disrespect others by disparaging their religion with connotations that most everyone knows are slurs, under cover of simplistic denotations (inadequate definitions)?

And then just pretend the real meaning was only that selected denotation?

I see.

 

[ChristineM]

In other words, if I understand...

You mean to intentionally disrespect others here by disparaging their religion with connotations that most everyone knows are slurs?

And then just pretend it's only the denotation.

For that "cult" sure is handy. You could pretend until you can't anymore I guess.

I mean what i wrote in english. i did not mean what you need to massage your ego.

Read my post and stop making garbage up to massage your ego