Peace on Earth

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Very.

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You know very well that I said that in response to you calling me a liar three times, for no reason other than that you don't know English.

And no apologies.

And suddenly you are the self-righteous critic...

What a hypocrite.

@rajk999 [i]said[/i

You apparently think these points of view are ok ?

You do know that there is a difference between allowing people the right to chose their own points of view, and agreeing with them, thinking their pov is OK?

I think Galv and sonships points of view are wrong, but I will defend their right to have them.

Your own pov about good works also sometimes (imho) borders on the extreme, but then on the other hand it is better than licentiousness, so I haven’t challenged you on it.

@caljust said
You do know that there is a difference between allowing people the right to chose their own points of view, and agreeing with them, thinking their pov is OK?

I think Galv and sonships points of view are wrong, but I will defend their right to have them.

Your own pov about good works also sometimes (imho) borders on the extreme, but then on the other hand it is better than licentiousness, so I haven’t challenged you on it.

Ok so their view is wrong, but I will take an active role in openly condemning those views. I think it is the Christlike way. Passively allowing false doctrines is tantamount to supporting them in my view. Christ would not support sitting on the sidelines and saying that it is ok. I dont think so.

I promote the teachings of Christ. The Apostles' doctrine is twisted out of shape because of the lengthy explanations that were required to teach the Gentiles. Taken as a whole the Apostles preached good works and righteousness as the one thing that will get someone into the Kingdom of God. Same thing Jesus said.

Jesus said good works. Paul said the same thing. Some Christians ignore it.

If you were one of the thousands who heard Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, I bet you would rightly walk away from there with good works and righteousness as your sole aim for the rest of your life.

@Rajk999

OK so their view is wrong, but I will take an active role in openly condemning those views. I think it is the Christlike way.

Pretty much like voting, isn't it? I will defend everybody's right to vote, but I may not agree with them.

But then, if I feel strongly enough about something, I may enter politics and try to convince those that disagree with me, that my view is the correct one - that is also my right.

But I believe that it is wise to pick one's battles. If you argue about EVERYTHING with everybody with whom you disagree, you will have no time for anything else in life.

Jesus picked one main battleground on which he faced his detractors, and that was on the issue of hypocrisy. He saved his harshest condemnations for the pharisees.

You will note that he never preached publicly against even adultery, or the excesses of the tax collectors, or drunkenness. Strange, isn't it? These were the BIG sins in the eyes of his hearers. But he focused on the sins of the heart - pride, judgement of others, hypocrisy, unforgiveness.

Passively allowing false doctrines is tantamount to supporting them in my view. Christ would not support sitting on the sidelines and saying that it is ok.

As I pointed out above, he certainly spoke out in no uncertain terms about the practices of the religious elite. But other things he was quiet about.

It would be wrong to assume that this quietness indicated approval, it clearly did not. But maybe he thought some things were more important than others?

Edit - PS: It was John the Baptist who majored on actions and behaviour rather than beliefs. When people (e.g. soldiers, tax collectors) came to him asking what should they do, he pretty much told them. As opposed to what Paul and Peter told people who asked them the same question - their response was that they should believe.

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I thought I was talking to Rajk, and am eagerly awaiting his response.

But thank you for your contribution. Your pearls of wisdom are like dew on the parched earth.

I always look forward to your words of comfort and encouragement. You are a true asset to this Forum.

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How delightful to open your uplifting posts, Dive!

Your talent and wit never cease to amaze me. Enthrall me, even!

The eloquence, the sophisticated choice of imagery, the cadence and artistry!

Where do you get your inspiration from? I keep asking myself.

Consider this priceless gem:

Yah yah yah

Oh the rhythm! The poetry! The syntax!

Have you considered publishing a bundle of your Forum Posts? The movie rights alone could bring you millions!

You could call it:

Tales for Easter
of Dive-the-geester