You are absolutely right . Left to ourselves we will never change that is why we need the Spirit or Power of God and Christ in us to teach us the perfect ways to live. :yes:
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McBell
Unbound
Wow.
Talk about an epic fail...
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
I'll pass. Already tried it, and it didn't work for me.
McBell
Unbound
And all those who speak in favour of it are convinced that theya re chosen.Many are called - few are chosen !
I would love to sit outside heavens gates and see the faces of those who were turned away when the see people they thought they were better than get in.
Comicaze247
See the previous line
Sin=Fun
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
In my book, the only "sins" are dishonesty, dishonor, hypocrisy and injustice.
Also, there is nothing wrong with a little indulgence and hedonism if one practices moderation and responsibility.
Also, there is nothing wrong with a little indulgence and hedonism if one practices moderation and responsibility.
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Wannabe Yogi
Well-Known Member
My view exactly.
Blackheart
Active Member
The same rule should be applied to our history books, even more so.
Father Heathen
Veteran Member
History has the advantage of having data and evidence to support it.
ditto
Blackheart
Active Member
History is written by the victor which means that it is subject to falsehoods.
PolyHedral
Superabacus Mystic
And the historians know this, hence trying to find as many sources as possible.
dyanaprajna2011
Dharmapala
The Buddha said something to the extent of "evil exists so that good can show its superiority." I don't think that's the exact quote, but it's something like that.
Christianity only works for some people. When I was a Christian, I had no way to deal with my issues of vices that I had. It wasn't until I became a Buddhist, and started practicing Buddhism, that I began to be a better person. Granted, I still have a long way to go. But humans, by nature, are imperfect, I believe, in order to have a goal to work toward, which is transcendence. Christianity never really offered that to me. All it did was teach me that I was to remain in my vices, and that all I could do was rely on god for forgiveness, and hope that he accepted. In Buddhism, I'm actually taught that I can change for the better, and given the tools necessary to effect such a change.
Christianity only works for some people. When I was a Christian, I had no way to deal with my issues of vices that I had. It wasn't until I became a Buddhist, and started practicing Buddhism, that I began to be a better person. Granted, I still have a long way to go. But humans, by nature, are imperfect, I believe, in order to have a goal to work toward, which is transcendence. Christianity never really offered that to me. All it did was teach me that I was to remain in my vices, and that all I could do was rely on god for forgiveness, and hope that he accepted. In Buddhism, I'm actually taught that I can change for the better, and given the tools necessary to effect such a change.
you'll never lust, be jealous,angry,etc???
waitasec
Veteran Member
what do you consider constantine?
waitasec
Veteran Member
that's an interesting point, so christians never lust or become jealous and angry?
i think what mattmcneal is saying, you can still become a better person without being a christian. what ever works.
waitasec
Veteran Member
if you think about how a parent encourages their child to do better, they don't sit there and say, "no matter how hard you try, you still suck".
I'm saying 'most' people 'sin'<<> get angry, jealous, lust, etc....