Originally posted by RJHindsI have had an idea. I am going to ask a couple of Indonesian Christians I know to take a look at this thread - and maybe they could browse a few others where you have contributed a lot. I will take care not to poison the well in any way because that would spoil the experiment; I don't think they are familiar with this site, so they will be fairly neutral; I won't tell them that I am 'FMF"; I have a couple of Protestants in mind whose English is pretty good. We shall see what they say about you and your posts and the way that you represent your (and their) faith here.
Some people say that I am an embarrassment to the Christians on this forum.
There was one Christian in the past that said I should tone down the way I
present Christianity. I have made an effort to do that. Sometimes I forget.
However, I was wondering how many Christians look at me with embarrassment.
13 Mar 12
Originally posted by Proper KnobIn your view, there is nothing evil in trolling, cheating, and lying, but most
I don't remember anyone calling you a murderer, but the others are true. You are definitely a troll, fake cheat and liar can all come under the umbrella of your enigne use. I see no 'evil' there.
people consider them evil. π
Originally posted by RJHindsYou believe God exists. An athiest does not. Neither can prove anything so stop pretending for a second that you can. Your pathetic attempt at an argument is as laughable as you are.
God exists regardless of their claims. If God did not exist, as they claim, there
would be no need to fight against him. They work very hard trying to exclude
God from education, science, politics, and all government even though they
claim He does not exist. They are like Don Quixote fighting a non-existence
enemy if God does not exist.
Originally posted by Proper KnobCheck out this timely little dollop of the kind of thing you're talking about: Thread 145650
You [RJHinds] are definitely a troll, fake cheat and liar can all come under the umbrella of your enigne use.
13 Mar 12
Originally posted by RJHindsThats ridiculous, it's not God they oppose, it's a bunch of christians peddling easy answers for the most part.
God exists regardless of their claims. If God did not exist, as they claim, there
would be no need to fight against him. They work very hard trying to exclude
God from education, science, politics, and all government even though they
claim He does not exist. They are like Don Quixote fighting a non-existence
enemy if God does not exist.
Originally posted by RJHindsI think that that is the natural tendency. Assuming that James, the brother of Jesus, must of course been very clear about the teaching of His brother.
Yes, I agree. James gives good counsel. He learned well from his brother.
HalleluYah !!!
Actually, he was not that clear as the book of Acts demonstrates. But we still love [edited] him. And his leadership over the church in Jerusalem gives an important window into the historical transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant.
James was a good brother. But I think it is no accident that the Holy Spirit used one of his epistles in the New Testament but used about 13 of Paul's.
Originally posted by RJHindsAlright, one last time...
When did I ever call my brother these names? It is the unbeliever, not my
brother, that I direct these names. An athesist, who hates Christ and the
Holy Bible, is not my brother. Jesus also called the Pharisees fools and blind
guides, for they were not His brothers.
You are to speak graciously and kindly to everyone, whether believer or non-believer, because all people are made in God's likeness: "With [the tongue] we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who are made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way” (James 3:9-10).
Profanity and name-calling are degrading, hurtful and judgmental, and should have no place in a Christian's conversation. Remember, the people you insult are loved by God and made in his image, even if they are atheists. I'm telling you, you're going to have to answer for how you treat people.
Originally posted by jaywillAre you claiming you know James wrote as many letters as Paul? I don't think
I think that that is the natural tendency. Assuming that James, the brother of Jesus, must of course been very clear about the teaching of His brother.
Actually, he was not that clear as the book of Acts demonstrates. But we still love [edited] him. And his leadership over the church in Jerusalem gives an important window into the historical transition f ...[text shortened]... hat the Holy Spirit used one of his epistles in the New Testament but used about 13 of Paul's.
James was any more clearer than any of the others writers. For they can all
be easily misunderstood, the JWs and many Christian denominations is proof.