If you're wondering what this is all about..check out the introduction to the last post just below this one. Remember our verse about our communication. Have at it..with respect.
TOP TEN REASONS WHY A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER FOUR IS.....
Your face turns purple when you hear of the "atrocities" attributed to Allah, but you don't even flinch when hearing about how God/Jehovah slaughtered all the babies of Egypt in "Exodus" and ordered the elimination of entire ethnic groups in "Joshua" including women, children, and animals.
NUMBER THREE IS..
You laugh at polytheists, but you have no problem believing in a Trinity God.
What say you?
Paul B.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
TOP TEN SIGNS OF IGNORANT CHRISTIANS---PART THREE
I recently saw some good thoughts in the "top ten list" that shows a person may be an ignorant and unquestioning Christian put together by some atheists and I have been having an enjoyable time looking at how they really do view believers. My purpose is to give them a hearing and see how we might answer their particular opinion. [At least some answers to the top ten evidences in their mind of our ignorance.]
So far the comments have been very good and, while probably not satisfactory to the group who composed the top ten list, have satisfied my desire to stir respectful conversation with those willing to do so.
I will continue today with "part three" and request the respectful replies continue on the part of anyone who comments. Ephesians 4:29 is our guiding verse and it says.. "Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift." Thanks in advance for that.
THE TOP TEN REASONS A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER SIX IS..
You are willing to spend your life looking for little loopholes in the scientifically established age of Earth (4.55 billion years), but you find nothing wrong with believing dates recorded by prehistoric tribesmen sitting in their tents and guessing that Earth is a few generations old.
NUMBER FIVE IS..
You laugh at Hindu beliefs that deify humans, and Greek claims about gods sleeping with women, but you have no problem believing that the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary, who then gave birth to a man-god who got killed, came back to life and then ascended into the sky.
As someone on TV says..What say you?
Paul B.
So far the comments have been very good and, while probably not satisfactory to the group who composed the top ten list, have satisfied my desire to stir respectful conversation with those willing to do so.
I will continue today with "part three" and request the respectful replies continue on the part of anyone who comments. Ephesians 4:29 is our guiding verse and it says.. "Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift." Thanks in advance for that.
THE TOP TEN REASONS A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER SIX IS..
You are willing to spend your life looking for little loopholes in the scientifically established age of Earth (4.55 billion years), but you find nothing wrong with believing dates recorded by prehistoric tribesmen sitting in their tents and guessing that Earth is a few generations old.
NUMBER FIVE IS..
You laugh at Hindu beliefs that deify humans, and Greek claims about gods sleeping with women, but you have no problem believing that the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary, who then gave birth to a man-god who got killed, came back to life and then ascended into the sky.
As someone on TV says..What say you?
Paul B.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
TOP TEN SIGNS OF IGNORANT CHRISTIANS---PART TWO
Continuing...[Why? Check the last post.]
8. While modern science, history, geology, biology, and physics have failed to convince you otherwise, some idiot rolling around on the floor speaking in "tongues" may be all the evidence you need to "prove" Christianity.
7. You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs - though excluding those in all rival sects - will spend eternity in an infinite hell of suffering. Yet, you consider your religion the most "tolerant" and "loving."
Remember our guidelines for comments. [Check last post again..]
Paul B.
8. While modern science, history, geology, biology, and physics have failed to convince you otherwise, some idiot rolling around on the floor speaking in "tongues" may be all the evidence you need to "prove" Christianity.
7. You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs - though excluding those in all rival sects - will spend eternity in an infinite hell of suffering. Yet, you consider your religion the most "tolerant" and "loving."
Remember our guidelines for comments. [Check last post again..]
Paul B.
Monday, March 01, 2010
TOP TEN SIGNS OF IGNORANT CHRISTIANS
Ever heard.."You may be a red-neck if....?
I recently found what was called the "Top ten signs you may be an ignorant, unquestioning Christian" according to a post on an Atheist blog. I have to say I saw some good thoughts in the "top ten list" and decided to test our ability as Christians to answer each with some thought and scripture if there are, in fact, answers to be given.
I'm smart enough to know this could be a stupid thing to do knowing human nature as I do and knowing the propensity for SOME Christians to make a fool of themselves with anger and disrespectfulness. Some one said.."The prayer of a wise Atheist is..God save me from your followers, please!!"
I have to also admit that anger and disrespect are not reserved for believers ONLY but can be found in some unbelievers as well. So I'm requiring that we all [believers and any unbelievers that might comment] abide by the wisdom of Ephesians 4:29.. "Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift." [That is our guideline..whether you believe Ephesians to be inspired or not.]
Someone may ask.."Who decides whether something is "foul" or "dirty" or what "helps" in a comment?
The answer is___I do. And my decision [as administrator of this blog] is final.
Someone may also say "that isn't fair."
My answer is.. You can tell I define "fairness" as well.
I probably didn't need to put up those last few statements, but I DO believe ground rules established ahead of time openly and honestly will make for a better comment section on this kind of post. It could be fun and informative. It could be disasterous. We'll see which.
[I may be way off base here anyway with my blog being read by only a half a dozen people.. :) ]
Remember..if you have a response in answer to the charge or a response to a comment that's made, that's what the comment section is for.
[THINK EPHESIANS 4:29]---------------------------------
NOW--THE TOP TEN REASONS A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER TEN IS..
You actually know a lot less than many atheists and agnostics do about the Bible, Christianity, and church history - but still call yourselves a Christian.
Your answer or comment is.....?
Paul B.
UPDATE:: :It has occured to me how long it might take for us to take all ten separately so I have added number 9 and we'll take them two per post until the last one. So add to this discussion...
THE TOP TEN REASONS A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER NINE IS..
You define 0.01% as a "high success rate" when it comes to answered prayers THEN consider that to be evidence that prayer works and you think that the remaining 99.99% failure was simply the will of God.
Your answer or comment is.....?
[Those commenting on # 10 feel free to weigh in on this one anew.]
I recently found what was called the "Top ten signs you may be an ignorant, unquestioning Christian" according to a post on an Atheist blog. I have to say I saw some good thoughts in the "top ten list" and decided to test our ability as Christians to answer each with some thought and scripture if there are, in fact, answers to be given.
I'm smart enough to know this could be a stupid thing to do knowing human nature as I do and knowing the propensity for SOME Christians to make a fool of themselves with anger and disrespectfulness. Some one said.."The prayer of a wise Atheist is..God save me from your followers, please!!"
I have to also admit that anger and disrespect are not reserved for believers ONLY but can be found in some unbelievers as well. So I'm requiring that we all [believers and any unbelievers that might comment] abide by the wisdom of Ephesians 4:29.. "Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift." [That is our guideline..whether you believe Ephesians to be inspired or not.]
Someone may ask.."Who decides whether something is "foul" or "dirty" or what "helps" in a comment?
The answer is___I do. And my decision [as administrator of this blog] is final.
Someone may also say "that isn't fair."
My answer is.. You can tell I define "fairness" as well.
I probably didn't need to put up those last few statements, but I DO believe ground rules established ahead of time openly and honestly will make for a better comment section on this kind of post. It could be fun and informative. It could be disasterous. We'll see which.
[I may be way off base here anyway with my blog being read by only a half a dozen people.. :) ]
Remember..if you have a response in answer to the charge or a response to a comment that's made, that's what the comment section is for.
[THINK EPHESIANS 4:29]---------------------------------
NOW--THE TOP TEN REASONS A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER TEN IS..
You actually know a lot less than many atheists and agnostics do about the Bible, Christianity, and church history - but still call yourselves a Christian.
Your answer or comment is.....?
Paul B.
UPDATE:: :It has occured to me how long it might take for us to take all ten separately so I have added number 9 and we'll take them two per post until the last one. So add to this discussion...
THE TOP TEN REASONS A PERSON MAY BE AN IGNORANT AND UNQUESTIONING CHRISTIAN.
NUMBER NINE IS..
You define 0.01% as a "high success rate" when it comes to answered prayers THEN consider that to be evidence that prayer works and you think that the remaining 99.99% failure was simply the will of God.
Your answer or comment is.....?
[Those commenting on # 10 feel free to weigh in on this one anew.]
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