@old-indian saidYawn.
I think the crusades cancels out any connection of “live and let live” to christianity. 🤔
@fmf saidYes. And just like the other two you mentioned, most Christians don't put much stock in it.
Do unto others...
Love your neighbour as yourself...
Live and let live...
Is "Live and let live" a Christian principle in any sense and to any degree?
@suzianne saidIf most Christians don't put much stock in "live and let live", then it's hard to argue that - in reality - it is a "Christian principle" unless it has specific or explicit scriptural basis. Does the ethos "live and let live" have a scriptural basis? If so, is it Matthew 7:1-3 that you have in mind?
Yes. And just like the other two you mentioned, most Christians don't put much stock in it.
@fmf saidI think that you are thinking of Live and Let Die, an oldie but goodie by the Beatles.
Do unto others...
Love your neighbour as yourself...
Live and let live...
Is "Live and let live" a Christian principle in any sense and to any degree?
John then loudly proclaimed he was more famous and influential that Christ, so it's understandable you get the two confused.
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@fmf saidApparently, you miss my point.
If most Christians don't put much stock in "live and let live", then it's hard to argue that - in reality - it is a "Christian principle" unless it has specific or explicit scriptural basis. Does the ethos "live and let live" have a scriptural basis? If so, is it Matthew 7:1-3 that you have in mind?
Many Christians talk the talk without walking the walk.
THAT was my point.
@suzianne saidI am familiar with your point in this regard.
Apparently, you miss my point.
Many Christians talk the talk without walking the walk.
THAT was my point.
By contrast, as you know, my view is that
Christianity = what Christains are & do,
...rather than some laboratory/ivory towers/freeze-dried sonship-type version.
Self-identifying Christians who vote for Trump BECAUSE of what he is like = Christians = and so that's part of the reality of Christianity.
Fairly widespread support for abortion rights is part of the reality of Christianity toi.
Modern Christianity seems to be predominantly talking the talk.
So for "live and let live" what is the scriptural basis as far as you are concerned, Matthew 7:1-3?