What is a Real Christian?

Discussion in 'Religion' started by Bowser, Jun 17, 2016.

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What is a Christian's greatest virtue?

  1. Faith

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
  2. Piety

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
  3. Humility

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
  4. Charity

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%
  5. Love

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%
  6. Hope

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  7. Courage

    2 vote(s)
    15.4%
  8. Justice

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Temperance

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  10. Prudence

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. James R Just this guy, you know? Staff Member

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    Bowser:

    Homosexuality is a normal variant in sexual preference, also seen in other animals.

    Thinking there is something "terribly wrong" with this variance has about as much justification as believing there is something terribly wrong with being more than 6 feet tall.

    I would very much like to hear some "detail" about your "reasons" for believing that homosexuality is terrible and wrong. It would be a refreshing change from the mindless prejudicial statements you regularly come out with on the topic. See, the thing is, I doubt you have reasons. I think you just have a gut-level dislike that is not rational - sort of like not liking the taste of mushrooms, or being revolted by the smell of vomit.
     
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  3. James R Just this guy, you know? Staff Member

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    On the poll, I voted "piety". It was a hard choice.

    It seems to me that all of the options on the list are virtues, with the possible exception of piety, and with some important qualifications on the topic of "faith" that I have discussed elsewhere.

    It also seems to me that a "real Christian" could not be so without piety, because a real Christian must be pious towards God and Jesus and the holy spirit. Merely admiring Jesus as a moral leader does not make one a Christian. In the eyes of the Christian church, surely piety is the most important virtue. If you lack it, you can't join the club.
     
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  5. rpenner Fully Wired Valued Senior Member

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  7. Dr_Toad It's green! Valued Senior Member

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    Nor am I, but Lewis had some things to say about the difference in "That Hideous Strength".
     
  8. spidergoat pubic diorama Valued Senior Member

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  9. PhysBang Valued Senior Member

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    Yeah, it doesn't fit well with the prosperity gospel or with the Ayn Rand followers.
     
  10. Bowser Namaste Valued Senior Member

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    Would like to accommodate your curiosity; but again, criticism on the subject isn't allowed here. But that isn't really what this thread is about, is it? We're supposed to be talking about Christian virtues, not the virtues of homosexuality. Right?
     
  11. Bowser Namaste Valued Senior Member

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    It would rattle too many cages. And this thread wasn't intended for a discussion on the subject.
     
  12. Daecon Kiwi fruit Valued Senior Member

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    Ask David and Jonathan.
     
  13. Beer w/Straw Transcendental Ignorance! Valued Senior Member

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  14. James R Just this guy, you know? Staff Member

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    Send me a personal message if you're worried about attracting negative moderator attention. I assure you that, no matter how repulsive your prejudices might be, I will not ban you on account of anything you say about homosexuality to me in a personal conversation.
     
  15. Kittamaru Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Adieu, Sciforums. Valued Senior Member

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    I voted for Courage... namely the courage to do what is right, even when it isn't popular. That includes the courage to stand up in solidarity with those who are LGBT; The courage to stand up against the likes of the WestboroughBaptist Church and others who attempt to use "faith" as a weapon against those they disagree with; the courage to reach out and help those society has deemed "undesirable".

    Courage... the courage to take action when needed.
     
  16. Beer w/Straw Transcendental Ignorance! Valued Senior Member

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    What I would vote for, as it would utterly change some 'Christians'; Not to be a dumb-ass.

    Aside, cartoons rated MA can be a bad influence.

    SWEARING
     
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  17. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    What is a "real" Christian.

    Sounds like the No True Scotsman argument.

    Person A: "No Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge."
    Person B: "But my uncle Angus likes sugar with his porridge."
    Person A: "Ah yes, but no true Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge."
     
  18. rpenner Fully Wired Valued Senior Member

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    See post #8, Dave.
     
  19. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    Well, great minds think alike.

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  20. Kittamaru Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Adieu, Sciforums. Valued Senior Member

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    What in the world was that XD Is that from Family Guy?
     
  21. Beer w/Straw Transcendental Ignorance! Valued Senior Member

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    It's called BRICKLEBERRY. That was near the beginning of the last show and season. In the middle of the head ranger of the park arguing to staff how global warming was BS, he explained the history of Earth.
     
  22. DaveC426913 Valued Senior Member

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    That is a big ol can of awesomeness.
     
  23. Kittamaru Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Adieu, Sciforums. Valued Senior Member

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    Well then XD
     

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