05 Feb 20
@old-indian saidYawn.
I think the crusades cancels out any connection of “live and let live” to christianity. 🤔
05 Feb 20
@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?
05 Feb 20
@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.
05 Feb 20
@fmf saidGood question which will no doubt speak right the heart of cultism and partisanship.
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?
Here is a saying by Jesus which is worth floating for consideration;
"Do not stop him," Jesus said, "for whoever is not against you is for you."
Luke 9:50 NIV
05 Feb 20
@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.
05 Feb 20
@whodey saidI'm sure he is not thinking of Live and Let Die, but no doubt your glibness will go down a treat.
I think that you are thinking of Live and Let Die, an oldie but goodie by the Beatles.
John then loudly proclaimed he was more famous and influential that Christ, so it's understandable you get the two confused.
PS the song was by Wings, not the Beatles.
But then you are prone to metaphorically speaking; leaving the house with your fly undone, so it's understandable you would get the two confused.
@divegeester saidLies! I've never once spoken to Mr. Metophore you speak of.
I'm sure he is not thinking of Live and Let Die, but no doubt your glibness will go down a treat.
PS the song was by Wings, not the Beatles.
But then you are prone to metaphorically speaking; leaving the house with your fly undone, so it's understandable you would get the two confused.
So take it back!
As for the Beatles/Wings differentiation, how was I to know? Paul, John, Ringo, etc., they all look alike and sound alike to me so how was I to know?.
05 Feb 20
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@divegeester saidIf I could only be like you.
Like so much of what you say, it was just wrong.
Oh well, looks like I'm stuck with being a flawed human being.
07 Feb 20
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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.
07 Feb 20
@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?