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TigressDem

(5,126 posts)
29. Yes. Because I know the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Tue Jul 4, 2023, 12:06 PM
Jul 2023

Jesus didn't write or inspire the Old Testament.

What is "fulfilled" is with Jesus' own blood as He stood in place to take on the scourge of our sinfulness.
His death, His sacrifice teaches us that to truly be forgiven we must accept a New Way of living.

It does not require that we disobey the Old Laws, but calls us to a higher standard of living that is in line with the HEART of the law.

Jesus stood there with Pharisees that were like the money grubbing "prophets" of today, who preached whatever filled the coffers and called them on their hypocrisy.

The CLARITY Jesus gave to obeying the HEART of the law was this, "Love one another as I have loved you." John 13:34

Jesus stopped a woman who was to be stoned. John 8:3-11 "Let he among you who has not sinned cast the first stone" He was writing on the ground as he said this and it is thought he was listing out the sins of those present. But at any rate, he made them face their own truth and they left and Jesus didn't choose to hurt her either.

It's a different way of thinking than the Old Testament.

Boiled down, Jesus told people, quit being awful to each other and do good things instead. Stop the madness.

Living by rules down to the microsecond won't save your souls.

Changing your whole way of life and rising above the pettiness is the only way.


YOU are acting more like a Pharisee than a mature agnostic or atheist. I know. I've had fruitful talks with many pagans and those of multiple religions. IF Christians were REALLY Christlike, they would NOT HATE anyone.

Jesus went to His death hoping we would allow ourselves to be forgiven and change our ways to treat others with kindness and love.

IF YOU WANT TO PISS ON THAT, go ahead. It's still a free country.

But it does NOT show you to be a tolerant person. AT ALL. So by your own actions you show yourself to be just as unhinged as the REICH WING.

AND I GET IT.

They use the Bible as a tool to beat people with and have driven people crazy with the abuses of power.

But cherry picking verses to make it show what you want it to isn't any type of thoughtful discourse.

I'm not trying to convert you.

I am simply asking for respectful conversation.

Jesus NEVER harmed or told anyone to harm children. You are twisting verses to show how child abusers justify beating their children and saying, "It's in the Bible!" It happens. In that you are correct, but it is at odds with the actual understanding of ALL the things Jesus said and did when you put them together and see it as a whole.

People aren't perfect, but every thoughtful moment can lead to a change in behavior.

Perfection is a long way off, but improvement can happen every day.


Peace.



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Indeed! nt Wounded Bear Jun 2023 #1
You nailed it. Spread it. blm Jun 2023 #2
I'm religious, and I couldn't agree more. summer_in_TX Jun 2023 #3
Exactly. My religion is a guide to *my* life. Not anyone else's. unblock Jun 2023 #4
You are impressive, TY! arthritisR_US Jun 2023 #7
force others to life by their religious rules keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #26
You will get no argument from me. I think you are spot on. LoisB Jun 2023 #5
Basically moniss Jun 2023 #6
Thank you for being so considerate of other people's feelings! But NO apology is necessary. calimary Jul 2023 #8
I Feel The Same ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #19
Well. I count Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten as well as 1st-12th grades. calimary Jul 2023 #20
Our School Didn't Do Pre-K or K ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #22
My biggest longterm takeaway from Catholic school was/is calimary Jul 2023 #23
The court's derision (sic) is establishment of religion. usonian Jul 2023 #9
I completely agree. dchill Jul 2023 #11
K&R Blue Owl Jul 2023 #10
Well Stated Luck Counts Jul 2023 #12
Welcome to DU, Luck Counts! calimary Jul 2023 #24
Did Jesus rail against homosexuality and abortion? Martin Eden Jul 2023 #13
NOPE. TigressDem Jul 2023 #15
As they drive more people away from their religion Martin Eden Jul 2023 #17
True TigressDem Jul 2023 #30
Very Well Said Martin Eden Jul 2023 #32
Thank you for the clarification. TigressDem Jul 2023 #37
Alas, even here at DU the broad brush is used all too often Martin Eden Jul 2023 #42
LOL You really think that he was against harming children ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #21
Yes. Because I know the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament. TigressDem Jul 2023 #29
Honestly, separation of church and state protects both. TigressDem Jul 2023 #14
'protects both' keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #28
Right. TigressDem Jul 2023 #31
When the 'right' religion takes over. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #33
I am not promoting that ANY religion should "take over" - just to clarify. TigressDem Jul 2023 #38
Agree. keithbvadu2 Jul 2023 #39
Not Offended at All NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #16
AGREE! bluestarone Jul 2023 #18
I fixed your post for you Mosby Jul 2023 #25
Luck??? Are you serious? edisdead Jul 2023 #27
This Christian agrees with every word of your post. 11 Bravo Jul 2023 #34
People who are not religious at all may discriminate treestar Jul 2023 #35
Religion was given the boot in a lot of governments over time. Xolodno Jul 2023 #36
Good post. I would disagree about the "stroke of luck" comment... Caliman73 Jul 2023 #40
I agree with your points. Mine was specifically about Trump. bluesbassman Jul 2023 #41
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