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Christians Who Attempt to Regulate Morality

osgart

Nothing my eye, Something for sure
Why?

Does anyone have any idea why this is?

Judaism does not follow this concept. Neither do Hinduism, Buddhism, or even Islam. So why is Christianity so peculiar in this way?

I dont know, the christians i know are very as a matter of fact about The Truth. Maybe i better put my Christian goggles on.
 

Kelly of the Phoenix

Well-Known Member
Why do you suppose Democrats make more laws than Republicans
Because from what I've seen, Republican logic is that we should pay them an insane and undeserved amount of money for sitting around doing nothing. They claim small government is best and yet continue to ask the public for government jobs.

Actually no.... rights to property, marriage, family... significant overlap
Have you READ biblical laws about such things? They are morally atrocious much of the time. If you want more egalitarian examples of legal theory, go with at least the ancient Egyptians.

Why do so many Christians disregard the beliefs of others and the ideals of a free and democratic society so automatically and presumptively?
Because only the Chihuahua needs to be verbally aggressive. One can sense the power of a Rottweiler, which is why I've never really heard them bark much in a threatening way. I had a cocker spaniel once who went off on a rott, who just sat there like "You've GOT to be kidding me."
 

Samantha Rinne

Resident Genderfluid Writer/Artist
How about we be honest about this thread? It's "Humans Who Attempt to Regulate Moral Behavior." Because there's not a human out there, including atheists, who actually is content to leave their fellow man alone.
 

Sir Doom

Cooler than most of you
Those of you who think people should not exercise their civic rights in whatever manner they see fit...

How do you manage to type such hypocrisy, read it and then actually post it?

In what weird universe do any if you suggest that a citizen should somehow be restrained from voting in accordance with their religious beliefs? Or should be somehow restricted from public demonstration of the same? These are basic rights.

Facism by any other name would reek as bad.
 

oldbadger

Skanky Old Mongrel!
Are they committing trespass against their neighbor?
It could be worse than that.
Some extremist Christian zealots, if they had enough influence, would be dangerous. And if they ever built a theocracy it would be a horror story.

What I cannot understand is how some Christians will snatch obscure passages from the bible and shout them loud, but totally ignore clear and direct laws such as the poor laws in Mosiac Law.
 

whirlingmerc

Well-Known Member
ave you READ biblical laws about such things? They are morally atrocious much of the time. If you want more egalitarian examples of legal theory, go with at least the ancient Egyptians.

I think there is high ground in those laws... laws about safety like putting a fence on your roof so people don't fall over... laws about not following a mob in doing violence... you shall rise before the aged... respect the environment. If you find a bird nest you can take the eggs but leave the mother that your days may be long on the earth

It's a type of freedom

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https://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScaman/leviticus-proclaim-liberty-throughout-the-land

The laws illustrate Holiness and without Holiness no one can see the Lord says Hebrews... problem is we are not holy in ourselves but Jesus is... and so I do agree with 'redistribution of wealth' regarding true wealth of righteousness. Jesus has all the righteousness and we have all the sin and he swaps it on the cross.
 
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Kelly of the Phoenix

Well-Known Member
In what weird universe do any if you suggest that a citizen should somehow be restrained from voting in accordance with their religious beliefs?
We see from states "governed" by the religious and what kind of cesspools they are?

laws about safety like putting a fence on your roof so people don't fall over
None of which originated with the bible and similar rules can be found in older texts elsewhere.

laws about not following a mob in doing violence
LOL. Or, "just about the entire plot of the bible".

If you find a bird nest you can take the eggs but leave the mother that your days may be long on the earth
What good is keeping the mother alive if you keep eating her kids?
 

Kelly of the Phoenix

Well-Known Member
So, you advocate policing the minds of the public before they are allowed to vote? Or do you have some sort of quiz, perhaps? Maybe you'd prefer armbands or tattoos?
Well, Christians doing it hasn't been helping us stay in global leadership, has it?

I believe in judging a tree by its fruit. If the tree sucks, time to cut it down. Jesus' words.
 

Sir Doom

Cooler than most of you
Well, Christians doing it hasn't been helping us stay in global leadership, has it?

Is that a goal I'm supposed to care about? Freedom is more important than our geopolitical pecking order. At least to me. You, of course, are free to exercise your own civic clout towards whatever agenda you like, as is your right as a human being. I will never get behind any policy that requires a citizen to somehow divorce themselves from what they believe before exercising their rights. It's a ridiculous notion and has no home in a free society.

I believe in judging a tree by its fruit. If the tree sucks, time to cut it down. Jesus' words.

It may shock you to know that I care very little what Jesus has to say. I'm not a Christian of any flavor.

Personally, I don't judge people unworthy of human rights such as voting, practicing religion, or even advocating facist ideals for any reason.

I will, of course, exercise my own rights when I disagree. I may not have faith in any god but I do have faith in people. In this case I trust fascism will never be allowed to take hold in my country. There are too many sane people. Even if we do afford the crazys a voice.
 
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