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Post by nickkielcepoland on Jan 16, 2011 21:39:05 GMT 1
In the Gospel According to Luke, Jesus makes it very clear that it is a sin to be rich, indeed he says that rich people cannot go to heaven!!
So next time a Christian starts wringing their hands and saying 'you know we would LOVE to accommodate practising homosexuals, but you know, according to the Bible, what what, God's Word, and all that sort of thing, eh what?' make sure they are poor, as the Bible condemns wealth just as it condemns homosexuality.
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Post by Nattfare on Jan 16, 2011 21:44:01 GMT 1
Which is why the church took so much money from the people during the middle ages... they had to sacrifice themselves so the peasants could live pure lives..
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Post by nickkielcepoland on Jan 16, 2011 21:46:33 GMT 1
Which is why the church took so much money from the people during the middle ages... they had to sacrifice themselves so the peasants could live pure lives.. Haha LOL  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2011 23:44:50 GMT 1
You have to remember the Bible is not the word of God is an allegory, and as such can't be taken at face value.
For example the Bible was translated by Catholic Monks, would you expect any pope to allow any reference to homosexuality being an acceptable practice.
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Post by kittenkisses42 on Jan 16, 2011 23:49:42 GMT 1
Can we have a separate section for Religion |
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Post by Nattfare on Jan 16, 2011 23:52:15 GMT 1
Keep in mind though that religious discussions can get ugly.
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Post by kittenkisses42 on Jan 17, 2011 0:00:22 GMT 1
Exactly |
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Post by Shadow on Jan 17, 2011 0:08:23 GMT 1
Indeed they can.But I dont feel we need to shy away from discussions just because they are controvertial. And right now theres three mods watching |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2011 0:14:20 GMT 1
Three more than on the EG forum.  |
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Post by Shadow on Jan 17, 2011 0:22:14 GMT 1
Oh well Im thinking we'll do a bit of a better job than what our regional newspaper could  At least we have some interest and committment for starters |
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Post by nickkielcepoland on Jan 17, 2011 9:38:46 GMT 1
You have to remember the Bible is not the word of God is an allegory, and as such can't be taken at face value. For example the Bible was translated by Catholic Monks, would you expect any pope to allow any reference to homosexuality being an acceptable practice. I would be surprised if a Pope took to kindly to the place where Jesus says rich people can't go to heaven, yet there it is, translated. I'm not a Christian, but it seems to me that SOME OF the same Christians who say they can't modernise what is written in the Bible just to suit trends, have no problem turning a blind eye to things like Luke 18:25. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2011 10:00:25 GMT 1
The pope may not consider himself as rich, and because he's the head of the Catholic church he automatically has a place at the right hand of God.
If any rich man wants to join him they must give all their money to the Vatican.
Looking back at the history of the Catholic church and what was done in the name of God and Rome, it's a bit presumptuous to believe the pope will end up anywhere near heaven.
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Post by nickkielcepoland on Jan 17, 2011 10:22:52 GMT 1
The Pope may not consider HIMSELF as rich, but since he quite clearly IS rich, he will also need to be careful not to tread on the toes of OTHER rich people. Such is the nature of wealth. Just my opinion |
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Post by kittenkisses42 on Jan 17, 2011 13:27:50 GMT 1
When I meet my maker, actually that sounds wrong coz it was mum n dad that made me  Ok then, if there is a heaven and he lets me in, my family better have put my sexiest underware on me, just on the off chance that I meet Clark Gable ;D |
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Post by Ann1 on Jan 17, 2011 13:51:00 GMT 1
Religion..................................my sky fairy is better than yours
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