Posted on 04/25/2005 7:59:46 AM PDT by NotchJohnson
Although you quoted my post, you failed to answer it. I guess you do see the LDS church as a cult, then. I see it as another denomination of Christianity, and so do they.
I've insulted nobody. If this were a thread about a Buddhist group pulling the same donation, I'd be quoting from Buddhist writings. But it's not.
I recommend a close reading of the entire book of Matthew to you. It might profit you in some way.
I guess following their Church Doctrine is more important than following Christ.
"I agree with you" (post 149)
Thanks, but I don't think I said what you attributed to me!!
"Given that the Roman Catholic Church is, by far, the largest denomination of Christianity and one of the oldest," . . The oldest, St. Peter was the first Pope. If it wasn't for Catholics, Baptists or even Lutherans would have nothing to read.
If there is a law, and you break it, and you are caught, you have consequences. The law itself may be immoral.
On the other hand, if there is no morality, then there is only actions and consequences. An unapprended murderer would not be right or wrong, just unapprehended.
If that day ever comes, whichever sect has the most votes will promptly declare the others 'Non-Christian' or 'Not Really Christians' and pack them in with the Muslims, Jews, Buddhists and other second class citizens.
So9
BTW, I have to leave the thread and FR for the rest of the afternoon to take care of work matters. I won't be ignoring you, and will respond to your messages later on.
Sometimes, work has to take precedence over Free Republic, sadly enough.
This type of thing is what turns people away from organized religion.
You insulted everyone, and you are leaving for the wrong reason. You should leave out of politeness.
Speak for yourself. You certainly don't speak for all believers here.
"Yeah, those Baptist cults are tough!"
You're tellin' me! You can't dance OR drink, unless you do so in such a manner as to not get caught by other Baptists!!
"The Lord loves us all, of course, but I think if He was on the ground today, he would spend a period of time slapping the crap out of the so-called Christians.'
You are right He would be pulling the Cat O Nine Tails out on the many so called believers. This is embarassing to me as a Christian. These are no more than spiritual children and God will never trust them with any significant to do for His kingdom.
Don't bother on my account. Your opinons on Christian matters are irrelevant.
"Baptists or even Lutherans would have nothing to read."
And nothing to revise into yet-another edition of the New Testament...
True. I like to dance.
"You insulted everyone, "
Not me.
His Kingdom will come. I have a testimony of Jesus Christ the Savior.
It could be that all we're talking about here is the church's decision to feed the hungry by means X rather than by means Y.
You are correct. I'll rephrase, IMO, all believers should be insulted when a person who thinks you are stupid and childish tells you how to interact with each other.
I stand corrected.
It's hard to convert a man when you are kicking him in the butt.
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