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Author Topic:   "A New Kind of Christianity"
Flyer75
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Message 2 of 8 (552256)
03-27-2010 8:08 PM
Reply to: Message 1 by hooah212002
03-26-2010 10:10 PM


Do you a thought on this Hooah? Opinion?
Obviously I have a problem with this guy's "theology" but I'll wait to see what you and others have to say about the book.

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Flyer75
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Message 4 of 8 (552278)
03-27-2010 11:06 PM


Pretty good post Rahvin. You pretty much hit the nail on the head as far as Christian theology goes. One has to wonder if this guy has read ALL the words of Christ or if he just picks the one he likes....
In the book of John, Jesus makes no bones about how to get to heaven. "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father except through me". If one is to believe that Jesus was the Messiah, it's quite clear how to get to heaven.
The biggest issue I have is it sounds like the author feels that the Bible is changeable with the times. I don't agree with that. Again, if you truly believe Christian theology, the Bible and Christ's words are unchangeable no matter the era of history.
There is some truth in what he (and you) say about the poor, the needy, the widows, ect....Christ clearly was harsher in life with the Pharisees and rightfully so. They were entrusted to train and teach the Old Testament teachings but had clearly become legalistic about the Law. Same can be said today of some preachers.
My .02 cents.
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Flyer75
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Message 6 of 8 (552394)
03-28-2010 4:46 PM
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03-28-2010 1:00 PM


Ok...I wasn't sure if you had read it or not yet. I read the link you posted...certainly looks interesting, if not controversial to say the least.

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