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To: timm22
Isn't adherence to God's moral code ultimately "enlightened self-interest"

Not necessarily....in this plain of existence, adhering to God's moral code could very well be life threatening....in many ways, His laws conflict with the laws of men...

"I've never encountered a moral reason for obeying God's rules."

For me as a Christian, it is my desire to become one with the Creator, to become part of His reality....is it moral to desire such....that's not for me to decide.....but it is what drives my Christian faith....my actions, whether good or bad, will not have an impact as to my becoming one with my Creator...my faith and love of God will...
109 posted on 01/03/2008 12:25:38 PM PST by PigRigger (Donate to http://www.AdoptAPlatoon.org - The Troops have our front covered, let's guard their backs!)
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To: PigRigger
Not necessarily....in this plain of existence, adhering to God's moral code could very well be life threatening....in many ways, His laws conflict with the laws of men...

Hehe, good one. Seriously though, I suspect that most Christians still believe in following God's code even when it stands opposed to the laws of men. I think a Christian might excuse a lapse in morality done for self-preservation, but they still generally believe that the moral command at issue should otherwise be obeyed.

For me as a Christian, it is my desire to become one with the Creator, to become part of His reality....is it moral to desire such....that's not for me to decide.....but it is what drives my Christian faith....my actions, whether good or bad, will not have an impact as to my becoming one with my Creator...my faith and love of God will...

I'm a little confused by this. At first you suggest that you obey God's rules to become one with the Creator, but in the end you say that the goodness or badness of your actions will not have an affect on your oneness with the Creator. You suggest that it is is faith and love that bring union, not morality.

Presumably, you do try to follow God's code. Why?

117 posted on 01/03/2008 1:27:31 PM PST by timm22 (Think critically)
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