26 Jun 07
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Originally posted by DoctorScribblesTolerance is not the same as worship.
The First Commandment prohibits the worship of other Gods.
If God doesn't exhibit religious tolerance, why should man?
You can (and should, although not many do) respect other religions without practicing them and worshipping their god(s).
26 Jun 07
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Originally posted by wittywonkaBut by doing so, you tolerate other people breaking the First Commandment. That is, you are saying that it is acceptable for some people to break the First Commandment. This is what I am enquiring about.
You can (and should, although not many do) respect other religions without practicing them and worshipping their god(s).
You don't think it's a virtue to tolerate somebody breaking the Sixth Commandment, do you? And isn't the First Commandment the greater of the two? Why would you tolerate people breaking any of God's Commandments?
26 Jun 07
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesWhere is the love from RBHill?
But by doing so, you tolerate other people breaking the First Commandment. That is, you are saying that it is acceptable for some people to break the First Commandment. This is what I am enquiring about.
You don't think it's a virtue to tolerate somebody breaking the Sixth Commandment, do you? And isn't the First Commandment the greater of the two?
27 Jun 07
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesIt's not a question of tolerating their behaviour or 'saying that it is acceptable', it's about respecting their right to exercise their free will and not judging them for it.
But by doing so, you tolerate other people breaking the First Commandment. That is, you are saying that it is acceptable for some people to break the First Commandment. This is what I am enquiring about.
You don't think it's a virtue to tolerate somebody breaking the Sixth Commandment, do you? And isn't the First Commandment the greater of the two? Why would you tolerate people breaking any of God's Commandments?
It is always considered virtuous to refrain from passing judgement.
27 Jun 07
Originally posted by CritaWould you say the same regarding violations of God's Sixth Commandment?
It's not a question of tolerating their behaviour or 'saying that it is acceptable', it's about respecting their right to exercise their free will and not judging them for it.
It is always considered virtuous to refrain from passing judgement.
27 Jun 07
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesYes, I would.
Would you say the same regarding violations of God's Sixth Commandment?
Eg - my soon to be brother in law (I'm engaged to his sister) is 19 yo and got his girlfriend (who is 18) pregnant. Now, they are both from Christian families and regularly attend church (although the guy doesn't go anymore). Whilst I think what they did was stupid and avoidable, I cannot and should not judge them for their actions or tell them how to live their lives.
I respect their right to 'get their freak on' if they want to (even though I wouldn't do it myself).
P.S> I know it's not technically adultery, but same idea and I've have the same response to it.