Christian Discussion Thread VIII: Augustine's Revenge.

[War Gears]

What do you think of people mixing religions?

I've read that in Asia, many Christians also happen to be Confucian or Buddhist, and in Japan it isn't (or at least wasn't) uncommon for someone to be both Shinto and Buddhist. I'm a Christian but I really like Confucianism as I agree with a lot of their morals and proverbs, and I had a phase where I tried to mesh Buddhist concepts with Christianity.

I'd like to point out that Confucianism isn't exactly a religion, but more of a lifestyle, and I think the same could be said about Buddhism, at least from what my peers have told me.

You could convincingly argue that Confucianism is a philosophy compatible with Christianity (Confucius often spoke of "Heaven" in a monotheistic sense and how it rewarded the just and punished the wicked). But Buddhism is a religion with it's own cosmology, deities, and concepts (karma, reincarnation, etc.) which are incompatible with Christianity.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Isn't SSM banned under Jewish law?

Not according to reform or conservative Judaism. And I'm Reform Jewish so...

How does that work in regard to certain Laws that would appear to condemn the action? I'm not overly familiar with the Jewish sects.

[Nordengrund]

I have gone back to school and I am doing pretty well for the most past, but I'm struggling with math. It's never been a subject I've been particularly interested in nor good at, but I need to passnif.

[Thermodolia]

Why did god give man facial hair?

Because facial hair is awesome

[Thermodolia]

Not according to reform or conservative Judaism. And I'm Reform Jewish so...

How does that work in regard to certain Laws that would appear to condemn the action? I'm not overly familiar with the Jewish sects.

It all depends on how each sect interprets the law. Reform tends to interpret th law as a general guide and believes that the law does change and isn't set in stone of sorts.

[Sanctissima]

How does that work in regard to certain Laws that would appear to condemn the action? I'm not overly familiar with the Jewish sects.

It all depends on how each sect interprets the law. Reform tends to interpret th law as a general guide and believes that the law does change and isn't set in stone of sorts.

That's... probably more in line with the Conservative Jewish outlook than anything.

Reform Judaism has a habit of simply interpreting Halakha however it sees fit. :^)

[Thermodolia]

It all depends on how each sect interprets the law. Reform tends to interpret th law as a general guide and believes that the law does change and isn't set in stone of sorts.

That's... probably more in line with the Conservative Jewish outlook than anything.

Reform Judaism has a habit of simply interpreting Halakha however it sees fit. :^)

Well as a Reform Jew that's how we do it. There's still a lot a of laws we do follow so it's not all willy nilly like those damn reconstructionists

[Sanctissima]

That's... probably more in line with the Conservative Jewish outlook than anything.

Reform Judaism has a habit of simply interpreting Halakha however it sees fit. :^)

Well as a Reform Jew that's how we do it. There's still a lot a of laws we do follow so it's not all willy nilly like those damn reconstructionists

Eh, potato-potatoe I suppose.

But yeah, I suppose it's at least not nearly as "open to interpretation" as the Reconstructionists.

[Diopolis]

Not according to reform or conservative Judaism. And I'm Reform Jewish so...

How does that work in regard to certain Laws that would appear to condemn the action? I'm not overly familiar with the Jewish sects.

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

[Hakons]

How does that work in regard to certain Laws that would appear to condemn the action? I'm not overly familiar with the Jewish sects.

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

I find it very annoying when liberal Christians attack the rest of Christianity. Apparently condemning Christians will grow the Church, because liberal denominations are definitely growing right now.

[Thermodolia]

How does that work in regard to certain Laws that would appear to condemn the action? I'm not overly familiar with the Jewish sects.

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

Good thing we don't call the orthodox bigots for not agreeing with us

[Tarsonis Survivors]

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

Good thing we don't call the orthodox bigots for not agreeing with us

I'd be willing to bet we're all a little ignorant to the sectarian relationships of Judaism.

[United Muscovite Nations]

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

Good thing we don't call the orthodox bigots for not agreeing with us

The only Reform Jew I know calls the orthodox "wackos".

[United Muscovite Nations]

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

I find it very annoying when liberal Christians attack the rest of Christianity. Apparently condemning Christians will grow the Church, because liberal denominations are definitely growing right now.

No they aren't: https://www.washingtonpost.com/postever ... -thriving/

Turns out that when you throw out Christianity's principles and say they aren't important, the children catch on and stop caring when they grow up.

[Thermodolia]

I find it very annoying when liberal Christians attack the rest of Christianity. Apparently condemning Christians will grow the Church, because liberal denominations are definitely growing right now.

No they aren't: https://www.washingtonpost.com/postever ... -thriving/

Turns out that when you throw out Christianity's principles and say they aren't important, the children catch on and stop caring when they grow up.

I think that was sarcasm

[United Muscovite Nations]

No they aren't: https://www.washingtonpost.com/postever ... -thriving/

Turns out that when you throw out Christianity's principles and say they aren't important, the children catch on and stop caring when they grow up.

I think that was sarcasm

Oh

[Thermodolia]

Good thing we don't call the orthodox bigots for not agreeing with us

The only Reform Jew I know calls the orthodox "wackos".

I mean they are nutty and kinda wacko but that's about it. We mainly just ignore them and they do the same to us.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Why did god give man facial hair?

Because facial hair is awesome

Why did god give man facial hair?

I imagine, like pretty much everything else about human looks, it's because it's in His own Image.

Then why is it so itchy?

[Thermodolia]

Because facial hair is awesome

I imagine, like pretty much everything else about human looks, it's because it's in His own Image.

Then why is it so itchy?

Because you're a grasshopper young one.

[Diopolis]

Because facial hair is awesome

I imagine, like pretty much everything else about human looks, it's because it's in His own Image.

Then why is it so itchy?

Original sin.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Why did god give man facial hair?

I imagine, like pretty much everything else about human looks, it's because it's in His own Image.

We are made in Christ's image and even he knew beards were cool before beards were even a thing. #hipstergod

[Salus Maior]

The same way liberal Christianity does- mistranslate the law so it doesn't appear to condemn the action anymore, accuse anyone who disagrees of being a bigot, declare history on your side, and hope people stop talking about it.

I find it very annoying when liberal Christians attack the rest of Christianity. Apparently condemning Christians will grow the Church, because liberal denominations are definitely growing right now.

Not with staying power, however.

[Hakons]

I think that was sarcasm

Oh

It was sarcasm

Liberal theology has been a disaster for Protestantism.

Exhibit A: The Netherlands

Exhibit B: Sweden

Exhibit C: New England

It goes on and on, yet people still think changing eternal doctrine to the ethics of the present era is a good move. I might be stretching it, but liberal theology in German Protestantism helped Hitler implement Nazism as most Protestants let their morality be swayed by fascist power.

[Hakons]

I find it very annoying when liberal Christians attack the rest of Christianity. Apparently condemning Christians will grow the Church, because liberal denominations are definitely growing right now.

Not with staying power, however.

The sarcasm being I'm not aware of any liberal denomination that is growing. While American Protestantism is changing, it's more of a shift from historical denominations to nondenominationalism. While this will probably cause issues, it's not a shift to liberal theology. Most nondenominational churches are quite literal to the Bible, which is not exactly a hallmark of liberal theology.

[Storhjaltland]

I might be stretching it, but liberal theology in German Protestantism helped Hitler implement Nazism as most Protestants let their morality be swayed by fascist power.

Any sources?