Those who claim to be "Christian" would seem to be adopting a clear set of principles.

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Those who claim to be "Christian" would seem to be adopting a clear set of principles.

Bowser — 12/22/2004 6:51:37 AM (archived)

The New Testament. The "New Covenant".

Christ had a very clear message. And He stated it and re-stated it in simple language and parables.

Now if self-identified Christians violate those principles, are they "Christians", hypocrites, or both?

Arf

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Pacifism in a nutshell - Tom Brosz - 12/18/2004 10:55:50 PM
- Interesting. - Tom Brosz - 12/26/2004 1:09:21 AM
  - Not a pacifist. Though I oppose belligerence. (n/t) - alcaray - 12/27/2004 10:07:50 PM
  - How many of those folks are cleaning up after the military, NOT being protected? (n/t) - Bowser - 12/26/2004 5:42:15 AM
- Well? Does the Bible have it wrong? (n/t) - Bowser - 12/21/2004 6:04:29 AM
  - Yes, actually. - Tom Brosz - 12/21/2004 6:23:36 AM
    - So Christ was wrong and Bush is right. Interesting. (n/t) - Bowser - 12/21/2004 3:53:25 PM
      - Odd. Wasn't aware that Bush had invented the concept of self-defense. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/21/2004 7:33:25 PM
        
        Bush's concept of self-defense: Do unto others with shock and awe before they can even think of doing to you---if they have oil. (n/t) - Publius - 12/25/2004 4:01:17 PM
        
        Artful dodge. - Bowser - 12/22/2004 12:17:49 AM
        
        Don't act like you're an idiot. - Tom Brosz - 12/22/2004 1:12:39 AM
        
        re: "Don't act like you're an idiot." But Bowser is type cast for the role. (n/t) - ebnelson - 12/24/2004 4:11:21 AM
        
        The Bible is not the Word of God - Lindy - 12/23/2004 7:32:52 PM
        
        The Koran was dictated by the Angel Gabriel....... - Publius - 12/25/2004 3:58:31 PM
        
        I'm sick of that damn Gabriel... - McFly - 12/26/2004 8:50:02 PM
        
        "Thou shalt not commit murder." is the correct translation. - Tom Brosz - 12/24/2004 1:51:38 AM
        
        Curious, is the "correct translation" you refer to from the Greek, or Hebrew, or Latin? - Publius - 12/25/2004 4:07:44 PM
        
        Hebrew. - Tom Brosz - 12/28/2004 12:37:02 AM
        
        nice font (n/t) - Daniel - 12/28/2004 12:47:24 AM
        
        It's a gif file. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/28/2004 12:58:32 AM
        
        the Hebrew, as far as I know (n/t) - daniel - 12/25/2004 10:48:09 PM
        
        re: Now I understand why Europeans are fewer and fewer going to church (n/t) - Raoul - 12/25/2004 9:57:47 AM
        
        Perhaps they are busy going to Friday services at the local mosque (n/t) - ebnelson - 12/27/2004 4:10:35 PM
        
        accurate translation, and fair comment - Daniel - 12/24/2004 2:10:36 PM
        
        True. However . . . - Fox - 12/24/2004 4:16:18 AM
        
        Lindy brought up an Old Testament idea. - Tom Brosz - 12/24/2004 4:47:40 AM
        
        Those who claim to be "Christian" would seem to be adopting a clear set of principles. - Bowser - 12/22/2004 6:51:37 AM
- Luke 6:29 - Bowser - 12/20/2004 3:13:58 PM
  - Typical anti-Christian pap from Bowser - ebnelson - 12/21/2004 7:34:14 PM
    - Matthew 5:38-41 - Chris Vancil - 12/22/2004 9:37:38 PM
      - You left out the rest of the book, so you must be the anti-christ (n/t) - alcaray - 12/23/2004 6:19:04 PM
        
        re: Nope! If you believe Bush's pastor...Bush is the antichrist come to give us the Armageddon and thus the Rapture! (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 12/23/2004 10:58:22 PM
        
        Well .. some people think Bush is the Raptor come to take an Arm-and-a-leg, and thus give us a crisis - daniel - 12/25/2004 2:29:12 PM
    - Quoting the New Testament is anti-Christian to you??!! (Into the cheap stuff again, eh?) (n/t) - Bowser - 12/22/2004 12:18:57 AM
      - Just when non-Christians misquote it. Enjoy pleasing yourself. - ebnelson - 12/24/2004 4:13:16 AM
        
        Ya got nothing, do you eb. Can't even insult well. And don't know your Bible. (n/t) - Bowser - 12/24/2004 6:24:33 AM
        
        You continually show up at discussions of ideas unarmed. - ebnelson - 12/27/2004 4:12:07 PM
      - Howling........... - Lindy - 12/22/2004 7:17:48 AM
        
        It's too easy, Lindy. When the New Testament is anathema to Christians - - - (n/t) - Bowser - 12/23/2004 7:42:44 AM
        
        And the first 39 books of the Bible are totally unknown to them..... (n/t) - Publius - 12/25/2004 4:14:35 PM

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