Originally posted by @secondsonIs it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?
Faith in what? It appears you don't believe what the scriptures say, based on your OP.
Is it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?
I've yet to have come across a Christian who does not do exactly that. Though most refuse to admit it, they pick and choose the verses and passages that support their beliefs and dismiss those that don't and often do so in a most disingenuous manner.
The Bible is what it is. The Bible is steeped in metaphor, is widely open to interpretation and contains inconsistencies, discrepancies and outright contradictions. As such, there is no alternative to picking and choosing what parts to believe. Those who claim that they do not pick and choose are disingenuous at best.
Originally posted by @secondson"Is it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?"
Faith in what? It appears you don't believe what the scriptures say, based on your OP.
Is it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?
We have no choice but to believe those things that agree with our particular view of reality.
Originally posted by @romans1009Like what? I live my advice and I wouldn't ask anything of anyone I wouldn't do myself
Maybe you should listen to and act upon your own advice.
Originally posted by @thinkofone"the bible is steeped in metaphor "
[b]Is it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?
I've yet to have come across a Christian who does not do exactly that. Though most refuse to admit it, they pick and choose the verses and passages that support their beliefs and dismiss those that don't and often do so in a most disinge ...[text shortened]... hat parts to believe. Those who claim that they do not pick and choose are disingenuous at best.[/b]
Yes. This is the way to understanding life.
Originally posted by @karoly-aczelOnly those who selflessly seek truth will understand the intended meaning.
"the bible is steeped in metaphor "
Yes. This is the way to understanding life.
The others will find a self-serving meaning.
Originally posted by @secondsonDive is not one of the mouth-worshipers on this site.
Aren't you going to accuse divegeester of mouth worship?
Originally posted by @secondsonA real Chrsitian is one of Christ's sheep:
What makes a real Christian, in your opinion?
- they hear his voice
- they follow his commandments
- he gives them eternal life.
Other types of Christians [goats]
- hear the voice of other preachers
- they dont follow his commandments
- they dont get eternal life
Originally posted by @thinkofone"The Bible... is widely open to interpretation and contains inconsistencies, discrepancies and outright contradictions."
[b]Is it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?
I've yet to have come across a Christian who does not do exactly that. Though most refuse to admit it, they pick and choose the verses and passages that support their beliefs and dismiss those that don't and often do so in a most disinge ...[text shortened]... hat parts to believe. Those who claim that they do not pick and choose are disingenuous at best.[/b]
No. You are.
Originally posted by @js357"We have no choice but to believe those things that agree with our particular view of reality."
"Is it faith to pick and choose to believe only those things that agree with your particular view of reality?"
We have no choice but to believe those things that agree with our particular view of reality.
Or you can choose to believe God.