The new left using Christian belief as a cudgel

[LordBrownTrout]

There is no Ark its metaphor in an allegory and impossible to build. Jesus is never mentioned in the Old Testament. All the aniomlas on one small boat. They would eat each other and who would clean up the poop. Total nonesense to think its real

There are over 300 prophecies in the old testament referencing Jesus.

 

[berg80]

Lol, studying under a catholic priest. You can't take anything from that guy seriously.

He also pointed out that among religious intellectuals of all faiths, especially Catholicism, the Bible is recognized as being allegorical.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

He also pointed out that among religious intellectuals of all faiths, especially Catholicism, the Bible is recognized as being allegorical.

Man was he way wrong. You should see if your university will give you a partial refund. What funny is that catholics have rewritten the bible to tickle their own ears. They don't want their congregation reading the real bible for themselves. They insist on spoon feeding the pews with their version.

 

[j-mac]

Like Trump?





Or his regime?

What are you? Like 7?

 

[j-mac]

You go first. What is your take?

I gave you my take. Did you read the OP? Or just jump right in like usual?

 

[j-mac]

You actually believe that Noah’s ark was a literal boat that literally held two of every animal in existence?

It’s a children’s story…..

Do you think it’s a parable or “maybe possible”?

Which of those you believe says a lot about your intelligence

I think, as many things in the Bible, it is mostly a parable that tells a story of faith, and coming to God. But, every really good story has a basis in fact, right?

So, if they’ve found the arc in real life, it still doesn’t mean that the entire earth was flooded literally, but rather an amazing event to highlight Noah’s obedience to God, and clarity of faith.

 

[j-mac]

While in college I took a class titled Intro to Religion. It focused on the beliefs of followers in all the major religions and was taught by a Catholic priest. When we were studying Catholicism he explained to us the allegorical nature of the Bible. That the mistake people frequently make is to take it literally.

And I think he’s correct.

 

[berg80]

Man was he way wrong. You should see if your university will give you a partial refund. What funny is that catholics have rewritten the bible to tickle their own ears. They don't want their congregation reading the real bible for themselves. They insist on spoon feeding the pews with their version.

Given the choice of whether thinking your opinion is credible, or the opinion of a Catholic priest with a doctorate in religion, I'm going with Father Pizano. But you don't have to be an intellectual to know only children take the Bible literally.

 

[j-mac]

What’s really happening is the left pointing out when the Christian right is being unChristian. They can’t handle it, because they know we’re right.

Matt. 5-7

So who’s the Judge of that? You?

Matthew 7:1-2 Jesus says, “Judge not, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

In the first 2 sentences Jesus gives a very clear statement…“judge not” and then He gives a clear reason why “or you too will be judged…” Jesus’ command to not judge others is given as a motivation for us to avoid judgment ourselves. It’s important however for us not to stop the discussion there because Jesus didn’t. Let’s listen to the illustration Jesus used to clarify even further what He meant when He said “Judge not.” Matthew 7:3-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

“Judge Not Lest You Be Judged” – Is it a Sin to Judge Someone? - Christian Legal Society

by Garrett Kell Did Jesus Teach that We should not Judge Others when he said “Judge not lest you be judged”? In a culture that doesn’t know much about Father Abraham, Noah’s Ark, or the 12 apostles, people seem pretty sure that the command to not judge is found somewhere in the Bible. In fact,

christianlegalsociety.org

Great article BTW.

 

[Moonglow]

The flood was recorded in another society unrelated to the Hebrews.

 

[j-mac]

There is no Ark its metaphor in an allegory and impossible to build. Jesus is never mentioned in the Old Testament. All the aniomlas on one small boat. They would eat each other and who would clean up the poop. Total nonesense to think its real

I am not saying it’s real or not. In fact read my response to braillan….

 

[berg80]

And I think he’s correct.

Because he is.

 

[j-mac]

The flood was recorded in another society unrelated to the Hebrews.

Ok, got any articles on that?

 

[j-mac]

Because he is.

I said as much, why the need for this response?

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

What are you? Like 7

I was thinking the same, when I saw those videos, Q-NUT.
How many Bibles did you buy?

Then, the other retarded child recites from a movie, a Bible "verse"?
He likely believes there is ark too.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Given the choice of whether thinking your opinion is credible, or the opinion of a Catholic priest with a doctorate in religion, I'm going with Father Pizano. But you don't have to be an intellectual to know only children take the Bible literally.

I take it literally and have 2 degrees, both in science.

 

[Moonglow]

Ok, got any articles on that?

Yes, The Epic of Gilgamesh.

 

[j-mac]

I was thinking the same, when I saw those videos, Q-NUT.
How many Bibles did you buy?

Then, the other retarded child recites from a movie, a Bible "verse"?
He likely believes there is ark too.

Sigh you’re just not worth responding to.

 

[j-mac]

Yes, The Epic of Gilgamesh.

Ok, so what exactly are you saying? That you believe the story of Noah’s arc?

 

[konradv]

So who’s the Judge of that? You?

Matthew 7:1-2 Jesus says, “Judge not, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

In the first 2 sentences Jesus gives a very clear statement…“judge not” and then He gives a clear reason why “or you too will be judged…” Jesus’ command to not judge others is given as a motivation for us to avoid judgment ourselves. It’s important however for us not to stop the discussion there because Jesus didn’t. Let’s listen to the illustration Jesus used to clarify even further what He meant when He said “Judge not.” Matthew 7:3-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”

“Judge Not Lest You Be Judged” – Is it a Sin to Judge Someone? - Christian Legal Society

by Garrett Kell Did Jesus Teach that We should not Judge Others when he said “Judge not lest you be judged”? In a culture that doesn’t know much about Father Abraham, Noah’s Ark, or the 12 apostles, people seem pretty sure that the command to not judge is found somewhere in the Bible. In fact,

christianlegalsociety.org

Great article BTW.

MAGA judges daily. Don’t be a hypocrite.

Matthew 7:5 (NIV)​

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.