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11 Nov 17
Originally posted by @divegeesterWas it also an act of altruism?
That is christianity
That is righteousness
That is morality
That is good works
That is faith
Just a parable, nothing to do with doctrine.
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11 Nov 17
Originally posted by @divegeesterAs a parable, was it an example of how a human can act in an altruistic fashion?
Impossible to tell.
11 Nov 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI would say it is, as a parable, an excellent example of an act of apparent selflessness and with some risk to personal self.
As a parable, was it an example of how a human can act in an altruistic fashion?
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Originally posted by @divegeesterDo you believe this is universally so or does it only apply to you?
That is christianity
That is righteousness
That is morality
That is good works
That is faith
Just a parable, nothing to do with doctrine.
12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @dj2beckerI don’t understand your question.
Do you believe this is universally so or does it only apply to you?
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12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @divegeesterI think it was just randomly generated.
I don’t understand your question.
12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke“Should” all people act that way?
I think it was just randomly generated.
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12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @kellyjayShould all people act altruistically?
“Should” all people act that way?
Yes.
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12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @divegeesterAre you merely voicing a subjective opinion in the OP that only applies to you and no one else or do you believe you are stating something that is true and is applicable to other people as well?
I don’t understand your question.
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12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @divegeester'Do you believe this is universally so or does it only apply to you?
That is christianity
That is righteousness
That is morality
That is good works
That is faith
Just a parable, nothing to do with doctrine.
Say what "this" refers to in the above question and it might be answerable.
12 Nov 17
Originally posted by @dj2beckerThis is a false dichotomy you have presented. Your “or” is the problem.
Are you merely voicing a subjective opinion in the OP that only applies to you and no one else or do you believe you are stating something that is true and is applicable to other people as well?