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lees1975

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9. The difference is that there is an objective set of doctrine and theology that defines Christianity

Reply to MayReasonRule (Reply #6)

Mon Jul 24, 2023, 05:40 PM

Jul 2023

from the Apostles works in the Bible. Use of the term "Christian" is broadly applied to anyone who thinks they are, by their own definition, but that doesn't make them Christian in the manner which the faith's founder determined it to be. So the "no true scotsman" comparison is apples and oranges.

Evangelicals miss the point on their literalism and lack of historical context in their interpretation.

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The divide in American Christianity over right wing politics is deep. [View all] lees1975 Jul 2023 OP

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That's a pretty good analysis of it, I think. lees1975 Jul 2023 #4

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The difference is that there is an objective set of doctrine and theology that defines Christianity lees1975 Jul 2023 #9

"...an objective set of doctrine and theology that defines Christianity..." MayReasonRule Jul 2023 #10

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