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As to the saved thing... Is it "negative" to say that you're mortal? No, just factual. Is it still possible to argue that "immortality" might be desirable to you, and that, without some, you'll die? Sure. There are lots of things which are not reasons to think you're a "bad person", but which would nontheless be nice if they could be fixed. I have fairly mild nearsightedness. Is this *offensive*? No. It's just a fact; I don't see so good at long distances. I need glasses to "save" me from this kind of imperfection. My theology says that God can "save" me from my moral imperfections. Since my moral imperfections are glaringly obvious to me, this seems reasonable enough. |
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IMHO, if you think you're perfect, you're wrong; I have never seen anyone who was perfect. I could be incorrect, but it seems to me a safe bet that any given person is imperfect. |
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No, I am not a wrong doer. What is not wrong: Lying: Child psychologists say this is part of human development and 100% of children learn this automatically at the age of 4. I have seen child psychology shows on Discovery that proove this point. Lying as an adult to outright hurtsomeone is only wrong because you are intentionally hurting another while having the ability to avoid it. Stealing: Not wrong unless you do not 'need' the item/items. Most animals 'steal for survival, we do to. It is not wrong, it is survival. It is if you stole just to steal though... Murder: Not wrong if you are defending yourself or a loved one. Hurting others: Not wrong in a lot of areas. We 'hurt' people to punish them with a penal system. Any others?? I am not a sinner......very offensive, it implies that I did something WRONG, and I have not. Perfection. This is like beauty. I feel i am beautiful, and for someone to coma along and say I am not is offensive. |
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You asked for our opinions. We are merely sharing what we believe on a question you asked. Surely you must have known what we were going to say to some extent. Sounds like you are just looking for a fight. |
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I am saying that Xians (in church) learn that they are sinners and that everyone is. It is offensive to me for them to teach things like that. The fact is that THEIST who believe I am a sinner is like me saying that everyone is imperfect. That is offensive! Everyone IS perfect in my OPINION. Now, all those who I think are perfect are going to get a better feeling from me than a Christian. Christianity is a negative religious racist religion. Just IMO.... |
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