Protestantism

» _Boanerges_ - Small Search On The 'Net

In response to Small Search On The 'Net posted by pink101:
And, these extrapolationists claim that, in order for Jesus to have been the one to whom Jonah pointed

actually.. Jonah didnt point to anyone.. In fact, Jesus pointed towards Jonah by stating that the only sign given to the Jews would be as Jonah...

so.. you have the story backwards....

but.. thats what these discussions are all about, ey?...

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» pink101 - Retrofitting Jesus

In response to Small Search On The 'Net posted by pink101:
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In fact--it is more to the point--that much of what has taken place in popular Christianism over the past couple of generations is the combination of efforts its champions have made and continue to make in retrofitting Jesus to the Old Testament. It is as though his validity depended on what was written. It is, in my opinion, the major fault that can be found with Christianists as they attempt to politicize society with their twisted versions of reality. And, it will be the downfall of Christianism--sooner than later, hopefully.
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» _Boanerges_ - Retrofitting Jesus

In response to Retrofitting Jesus posted by pink101:
It is as though his validity depended on what was written.

Jesus said that very thing.. In fact, he said this:

17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? 23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. 28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow F16 of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. 30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

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» Brian Tubbs - Miracles

In response to Different theories posted by pink101:

Pink, miracles happen whether we want to admit them or not. Ever read about the "mysterious" fog of New York that saved George Washington's army from utter defeat in 1776? Veterans of the RevWar wrote of this with mystical awe - there was NO way to explain it other than (to use a GW word) "Providence."

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» pink101 - Miracles

In response to Miracles posted by BrianTubbs:
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Matthew, chapter 5: 43--48:
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"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
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Christianists seem bent on working around this one. .
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» pink101 - Speaking of Miracles

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And, speaking of miracles, how about the one that just happened in Illinois to Migisi's family?
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» Brian Tubbs - I agree

In response to Miracles posted by pink101:

I agree with your observation, Pink, on this one. A lot of Christians don't practice the teachings of Jesus - in their day to day lives. That, however, does NOT discredit Christianity itself - only some of its followers.

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» pink101 - I agree

In response to I agree posted by BrianTubbs:
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It doesn't discredit Christianity one bit.
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What is discredited is Christianism--100%.
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I don't believe a truly Christian person would be a Christianist.
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» inform05 - Scientists

Hi there Brian, I recently read an article on this stating that a lot of the top scientists are Christ. They themselves see a lot of things that are "unexplainable" except through God.

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» pink101 - Scientists

In response to Scientists posted by inform05:
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How about giving us the reference to that article?
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