Originally posted by orfeoWhat do you think of the canonicity and inspiration of the books of the Bible?
That's not what I said. LIMBO was invented in the Middle Ages.
I base my Christian beliefs on the Bible as far as possible. Even though people dispute the authorship of some parts, the Bible as we know it has been around since at least 300-400AD.
Personally, I have no reason to doubt that the Bible was completed before about 100AD.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageLife was hell in the Middle Ages; Black Death, ignorance, no hope of ever having a better life for most people; something offering a way out, a Paradise, must have been a powerful draw.
Say more about today's Christianity being in many respects a hangover from the Middle Ages.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageFor one thing, there are good theological reasons on both sides. I don't see overwhelming evidence that can tip the balance at this point.
It's hard to understand you sometimes. What is the good of maintaining a belief you don't believe in?
For another, the dialectic is a good thing. There is no pressing need for the Church to define that dogma.
Originally posted by lucifershammerIt all seems as relevant as a pinhead full of dancing angels. Keeps the cardinals out of mischief I suppose.
For one thing, there are good theological reasons on both sides. I don't see overwhelming evidence that can tip the balance at this point.
For another, the dialectic is a good thing. There is no pressing need for the Church to define that dogma.
Originally posted by lucifershammer"Define That Dogma". Sounds like a game show on TV.
For one thing, there are good theological reasons on both sides. I don't see overwhelming evidence that can tip the balance at this point.
For another, the dialectic is a good thing. There is no pressing need for the Church to define that dogma.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageMore seriously, it is much more relevant than dancing angels on a pinhead*. It affects the way infant baptisms are viewed, for instance. It would also affect the way evangelists and missionaries preach their message.
It all seems as relevant as a pinhead full of dancing angels. Keeps the cardinals out of mischief I suppose.
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* I've never understood where that cultural image of theologians came from.
Originally posted by lucifershammerhttp://www.straightdope.com/classics/a4_132.html
More seriously, it is much more relevant than dancing angels on a pinhead*. It affects the way infant baptisms are viewed, for instance. It would also affect the way evangelists and missionaries preach their message.
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* I've never understood where that cultural image of theologians came from.