CHRISTIANS (of various stripes): What are your opinions of the following, oft-repeated phrase:?
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In Protestant (liberal) theology there are several "middle grounds."  There is the notion that the Bible "contains God's word" and also that is can "become God's words."  These are of course nuanced meanings of how Scripture communicates God's message through a supposedly imperfect text.
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Ooh, well said.  You're gonna get a lot of "but you didn't read the whole thing," and "but you don't UNDERSTAAANNND", and "how dare you twist the meaning of the bible", and "you're taking it out of context."  As if a story of infanticide could possibly be misunderstood or taken out of context.\n\nI've asked questions like this and I always get those kinds of non-answers.  I especially get a kick out of "but that's not what it means!"  When I point out that the meaning is perfectly clear, then they start spluttering how-dare-you and the conversation is over.\n\nKeep asking. Even the non-answers are educational.
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"there are none righteous; no, not one"\n"all have sinned and come short of the glory of God"\n"I am the way, the truth, the life.  no man comes to the Father except through me."
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Are you speaking of Jesus Christ? I don't remember anywhere in the New Testament where He made a statement that was similar to that one... where did you see that?
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Not posted to me, but thank you for the clarifying response.  It's one finger in the levee, but who knows how many it will help in the end.  Please keep up these posts.  However, try it as a question.  For instance: \n\n"Can anyone name any religious quotes being taken out of context to argue something they don't, in truth, support? (Barts Mama take note)"\n\nThen in the description, write the response as an example of what you are talking about.\n\nThis prompts thought and gets your message out
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Excellent reminder.\n\nAnd it amazes me too (that people turn their backs on Christ)...\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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Apology accepted.\n\nI commend you.\n\nNext time you get upset at hearing that you are going to hell,\n\nGet mad at God, and talk to Him about it.\n\nWe are just repeating what God told us, and we just happen to believe Him!!!
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I think the term is indeed applied to liberally. It seems that everyone is a "good Christian" if they attend church. I find this extremely funny, as most of those "good Christians" in church, live anything but a Christian life the other 6 days of the week.
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Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent. \n\nAnd discerning, if he holds his tounge.\n\n.............................................................................................................\n\n\nO.K.\n\nHow about,\n\nWhen words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tounge is wise!\n\nIn other words, I agree with you!
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:: Sigh... ::\n\nprophet*\nGabriel*\nGod. *\nDo you believe me?*\nWill you be my follower and enjoy a new perfect RELIGION?*\n\n\nLearn to type.\n\nAnd, no, I won't.
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I'm hearing you!!!\n\nI ask several questions which are of interest to me as they seem to be contradictory to Christian teachings.\n\nI'm not trying to offend, I'm just asking for a little outside the box thinking.\n\nMy questions are met with rudeness and vitriol and are normally answered by way of hurling quotes from the bible at me endlessly - no autonomous thought - just sermons.\n\nGggrrrr - that's why my last few "questions for Christians" have been more of a sarcastic nature.\n\nI figure if I'm not getting any straight answers and am persecuted for my interest, then I may as well just play it for the comic relief
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How about:\n\n"Would you be doing this if Jesus was watching?  Well, guess what.  He IS!"
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"God, keep our land/Glorious and free"---a direct plea to God, not a statement about what God is doing for us. Punctuation counts!
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those who say that some verses are 'supplanted' should say what they REALLY mean which is;\n"we pick and choose our prejudices from the bible"\nafter all- if you SAY you beleive in the ENTIRETY OF THE BIBLE then it means exactly that- you beleive it ALL.\nEVERY WORD.\nand they wonder why we dont love to hear the whole 'abomination' theory. sheesh!
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Hateful, mindless and yes there is:\n\nChristians pasting from the Bible.\n\n(Sorry Christians, but this ignorant jerk is getting on my nerves.)
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Paraphrased, it says:\n\nI've taken some historical figures, and I've distorted and manipulated them into a fictional tale...I have no problem with the way I misrepresented Jesus Christ and His devoted followers, because I simply hope to make a lot of money.
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Hi - I can't speak for all Christians, but if my car were stuck in the mud, and you came along and offered to help me out of the mud, I really don't think I'd care what belief system you have.  \n\nAs for the 'God Bless' - I might say that to you, simply because it is how I speak.  If you sneezed, I'd say 'God bless you' - but I would not say it to be offensive to you.  Some Christians say it as a matter of course.  If you truly do not believe in God, translate it in your mind to thank you.\n\nBy the way, thank you.  I am anti-abortion and anti-death penalty.