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P.S. We have already or are in the process of discussing "cultural" Christians. Of course there are cultural Jews also. So these ones who call themselves Jews or Christians may find their own 'stories' more than questionable. But deniable.
You probably meant "bears" fruit. The dialogue hopefully should be/could be with my dear paarsurrey. So hopefully there will be/can be an answer as to some questions.
You'll probably see if the dialogue bears fruit if it does, of course.
Evidently you misread what I wrote. I did not say I know or think I know what you believe. I was asking a question of you.
Here it is again: "do you believe there are those burning and suffering in hell"...that was a question, I did not tell you what I think you believe.
So that's what it is to some.
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"I think" is all required by forum rules, I believe. And there's no reason why someone cannot consider Paul a deviant. There's actually quite a number of Christians who believe he may have been the anti-Christ, and the way his Epistles shaped the church over and beyond what Jesus taught, and the way the majority come to his defense, it has been known to cross my mind that they may have something there. BTW, look up Red Letter Christians. They don't hold to Paul's being anything bad that I'm aware of, but they do have a refreshing look at Jesus being neglected. Granted, I haven't stayed up-to-date on their ministry. It's been years since I checked into their mission statement. But it's good to look to the peripheral of our faith vision, if not way beyond as I do from time to time. And terminology is often very regional/cultural as well as fascinating to learn about. The Bible is filled with terminology viewed differently today. The number of translations attest to that as fact.
Well, if that's how you analyze the question as a claim, I think that's a shame to misinterpret. But! that's the way it is.
Have a good evening/day/whatever it is by you.
And there's only One Judge among us. I advise to Learn so as to increase Love. That is our shared mission, correct?
Yes, there are many reasons why someone would consider Paul a deviant. There are Jews and so-called Christians who also don't really believe what's written anyway. What that means (to me) is that they don't believe the foundation of their religious teachings. The Bible's message is virtually the same no matter translation. You may or may not namaste to me but I don't need/require or ask that.
How can it be shared mission when in fact there are so many different views as to judge, mission, what happens if and when, etc. There is, I agree, one True Judge that will determine the outcome of all.
Who or what is this one judge you're talking about that you "advise to Learn" about?
Perhaps for you to consider that about Paul. Yes, not everybody agrees. And therefore the Judging I THINK and BELIEVE is yes, left up to God. Few can, will, or do agree what or who is God.
But thanks for your comment. Oh. And some do not believe there IS a God. For those who do believe there is a God, yes, they might agree the Judging is left up to Him. Have a good evening.
Do you know what Namaste means when used as a salutation? Does my using it offend you in anyway?
What are the two great commandments? To Love. First God and then each other. That's the shared mission.
You've misread my comment. There is One Judge among us ● period. End of sentence. My advice is that you learn -- about anything and everything that will increase your love -- of God and your fellow man.
Which has nothing to do with your acting like Trump in the mocking of someone who is asking questions in sincerity.
Either a person believes Jesus or she does not. Right? It's an either/or consideration. And again -- different folks have different strokes about who or what God is. You may believe there is one Judge, I may believe that even though we may not agree as to who, what, and how the Judge judges. So? You have your beliefs and others don't necessarily believe the same way. Some don't believe there is a Judge. You say there is one Judge. That's your viewpoint. Since not everyone knows or believes who or what you believe that Judge is, that's it, period, end of thought.
Take care.
Not everyone is meant to agree. There is no commandment regarding a particular "what or who is God." Jesus was a Jew, who for the most part preached to other Jews. However, there are two very telling instances given in the NT Scriptures.Perhaps for you to consider that about Paul. Yes, not everybody agrees. And therefore the Judging I THINK and BELIEVE is yes, left up to God. Few can, will, or do agree what or who is God.
Oh? How do you know that, are you sure there is "no commandment" about a particular "what or who" God is?