Types of atheism

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Kenny wrote:
Such as… When you say a moral behavior has its roots in Christianity, you are saying this moral behavior did not exist prior to Christianity. So which moral behaviors observed by “western civilization” did not exist prior to Christianity?
PaulSacramento wrote: More like it was "codified" I guess.
Lots of religions do that!
Naaww, “compassion” is universal as well; people have been showing compassion towards one another long before Jesus or Christianity.
PaulSacramento wrote: Didn't say they didn't, I said that it is VERY Christian and of all the religions and ideologies, Christianity focus on compassion far more than any other.
Of course! All theists will proclaim their religion of choice to be more compassionate, real, truthful, etc. etc. than all the others.
PaulSacramento wrote: Christianity is Not about morals per say, though it certainly has a very strong moral center.
Christian was already under a moral code from before they became Christians.
Sure their codes varied from Judaism to Paganism to simply following the Laws that was imposed on them by the society they lived in, but there was a base to work from.
The base, however, was TYPICALLY tribal and not universal as was the case with Christianity.
While most moral codes were applicable only to the "tribe" or "group" ( Even Viking berserkers had a code amongst themselves, though it did not apply to others), Christianity was unique that the moral extended to ALL ( or should ) AND that it was a STARTING point and not an end.
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

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"Typically" does not mean "all".
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Audie wrote:
Kenny wrote:
Such as… When you say a moral behavior has its roots in Christianity, you are saying this moral behavior did not exist prior to Christianity. So which moral behaviors observed by “western civilization” did not exist prior to Christianity?
PaulSacramento wrote: More like it was "codified" I guess.
Lots of religions do that!
Naaww, “compassion” is universal as well; people have been showing compassion towards one another long before Jesus or Christianity.
PaulSacramento wrote: Didn't say they didn't, I said that it is VERY Christian and of all the religions and ideologies, Christianity focus on compassion far more than any other.
Of course! All theists will proclaim their religion of choice to be more compassionate, real, truthful, etc. etc. than all the others.
PaulSacramento wrote: Christianity is Not about morals per say, though it certainly has a very strong moral center.
Christian was already under a moral code from before they became Christians.
Sure their codes varied from Judaism to Paganism to simply following the Laws that was imposed on them by the society they lived in, but there was a base to work from.
The base, however, was TYPICALLY tribal and not universal as was the case with Christianity.
While most moral codes were applicable only to the "tribe" or "group" ( Even Viking berserkers had a code amongst themselves, though it did not apply to others), Christianity was unique that the moral extended to ALL ( or should ) AND that it was a STARTING point and not an end.
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
"Typically" does not mean "all".
So what do you think he is saying? That there are some religions other than Christianity that perceive their morality is for all of mankind like Christianity?

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It is true all religions have a moral code,the difference is in Christianity the person does not change their self like in all other religions. In other words say you decided to be a Buddhist,Hindu,Muslim,etc you would be taught about that religions laws,etc and you would change yourself in order to live as close as you could to them laws,if you took it serious. While in Christianity this will not work and a person would be lost if they did like the other religions.You must be born again in Christianity and when it happens the person is changed on the inside to serve God. This is a very big difference that people overlook.But nobody can work their way to heaven like all the other religions teach,it is all in vain as far as salvation is concerned.This is why Jesus said "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." It is because a person suddenly knows the truth when they are born again/saved by Jesus.
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abelcainsbrother wrote:It is true all religions have a moral code,the difference is in Christianity the person does not change their self like in all other religions. In other words say you decided to be a Buddhist,Hindu,Muslim,etc you would be taught about that religions laws,etc and you would change yourself in order to live as close as you could to them laws,if you took it serious. While in Christianity this will not work and a person would be lost if they did like the other religions.You must be born again in Christianity and when it happens the person is changed on the inside to serve God. This is a very big difference that people overlook.
So lemme see if I've got this straight; with other religions you change yourself, with christianity, you change on the inside. Sounds the same to me.

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Kenny wrote:
Audie wrote:
Kenny wrote:
Such as… When you say a moral behavior has its roots in Christianity, you are saying this moral behavior did not exist prior to Christianity. So which moral behaviors observed by “western civilization” did not exist prior to Christianity?
PaulSacramento wrote: More like it was "codified" I guess.
Lots of religions do that!
Naaww, “compassion” is universal as well; people have been showing compassion towards one another long before Jesus or Christianity.
PaulSacramento wrote: Didn't say they didn't, I said that it is VERY Christian and of all the religions and ideologies, Christianity focus on compassion far more than any other.
Of course! All theists will proclaim their religion of choice to be more compassionate, real, truthful, etc. etc. than all the others.
PaulSacramento wrote: Christianity is Not about morals per say, though it certainly has a very strong moral center.
Christian was already under a moral code from before they became Christians.
Sure their codes varied from Judaism to Paganism to simply following the Laws that was imposed on them by the society they lived in, but there was a base to work from.
The base, however, was TYPICALLY tribal and not universal as was the case with Christianity.
While most moral codes were applicable only to the "tribe" or "group" ( Even Viking berserkers had a code amongst themselves, though it did not apply to others), Christianity was unique that the moral extended to ALL ( or should ) AND that it was a STARTING point and not an end.
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
"Typically" does not mean "all".
So what do you think he is saying? That there are some religions other than Christianity that perceive their morality is for all of mankind like Christianity?

Ken

I think he'd need to clarify. Appears to say 2 different things.
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Kenny wrote:
abelcainsbrother wrote:It is true all religions have a moral code,the difference is in Christianity the person does not change their self like in all other religions. In other words say you decided to be a Buddhist,Hindu,Muslim,etc you would be taught about that religions laws,etc and you would change yourself in order to live as close as you could to them laws,if you took it serious. While in Christianity this will not work and a person would be lost if they did like the other religions.You must be born again in Christianity and when it happens the person is changed on the inside to serve God. This is a very big difference that people overlook.
So lemme see if I've got this straight; with other religions you change yourself, with christianity, you change on the inside. Sounds the same to me.

Ken
No, it means the power of the lord gets in there and changes christians.

Any claim that this is a belief unique to christianity is ignorant
(at best), but I suppose they think that for christians it is true.

What is demonstrably unique is that all others, it is the one true religion.
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What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
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PaulSacramento wrote:
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
As in, you know it to be the case that the morality of no other people than the Christians
is extended to strangers?
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PaulSacramento wrote:
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
Though you may be an expert on Christianity, you appear quite ignorant of many of the other religious beliefs.

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Kenny wrote:
PaulSacramento wrote:
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
Though you may be an expert on Christianity, you appear quite ignorant of many of the other religious beliefs.

Ken
You couldn't be more wrong.

Paul is just as ignorant about Christianity, as he is about other religions. :poke:
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Kenny wrote:
PaulSacramento wrote:
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
Though you may be an expert on Christianity, you appear quite ignorant of many of the other religious beliefs.

Ken
Actually, comparative religion was a standard course and I got a 92%, not perfect but better than average.
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Audie wrote:
PaulSacramento wrote:
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
As in, you know it to be the case that the morality of no other people than the Christians
is extended to strangers?
Nope, look at what I wrote:
Tribal religions tended to be focused on the group and their moral codes applied to the group and not to outsiders.
Originally and typically.
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While religion often focuses upon morality, I much prefer to avoid my own righteousness (or lack thereof), such tends to breed an over the top religiosity and self-righteous hypocrites.

The difference between external/internal, is while religions, including many Christians and churches, focus on morality and self-improvement (a good thing), Christ teaches we'll never be righteous via the moral law but to show grace, love and forgiveness as we ourselves received (as per the Lord's prayer in Matt 6:12). In contrast to the Pharisees in Jesus' day focusing upon internal purification while placing a heavy yoke of moral and religious rules upon others, Jesus by contrast says his yoke is easy and burden light (Matt 11:30) also saying elsewhere that the whole Law is fulfilled via loving God and others. (Matthew 22:36-40)

Righteousness is not something we ourselves can obtain by being good, but rather something we receive in Christ. (Romans 3:21-24) If you don't understand the difference, then I suppose I don't really expect a non-Christian to understand. Christians on the other hand ought to and should understand the difference.
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PaulSacramento wrote:
Audie wrote:
PaulSacramento wrote:
What do you mean when you say all the other religions moral base is tribal, but the christian moral base is for all? Are you under the impression all the other religious worshippers claim their moral base is for them only and not for everybody else? or am I misunderstanding you.

Ken
Something along those lines, yes, typically and originally.
As in, you know it to be the case that the morality of no other people than the Christians
is extended to strangers?
Nope, look at what I wrote:
Tribal religions tended to be focused on the group and their moral codes applied to the group and not to outsiders.
Originally and typically.

What you earlier wrote is a mixed message. Tnx for clarifying.

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Christianity was unique that the moral extended to ALL
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Kenny wrote:
abelcainsbrother wrote:It is true all religions have a moral code,the difference is in Christianity the person does not change their self like in all other religions. In other words say you decided to be a Buddhist,Hindu,Muslim,etc you would be taught about that religions laws,etc and you would change yourself in order to live as close as you could to them laws,if you took it serious. While in Christianity this will not work and a person would be lost if they did like the other religions.You must be born again in Christianity and when it happens the person is changed on the inside to serve God. This is a very big difference that people overlook.
So lemme see if I've got this straight; with other religions you change yourself, with christianity, you change on the inside. Sounds the same to me.

Ken
You can't see a difference? It is a big difference that is often overlooked. This is because no other god paid for our salvation in full like our God did through Jesus,and so the people in other religions think their religious works justifies them,but it doesn't.Jesus made salvation way,way too easy for religious people and even certain Christians bring their works into salvation like it justifies them more than others when it doesn't. Nothing we can do can add to or justify us more than Jesus already did.It is the change on the inside of a person that leads them to serve God when they are born again/saved by Jesus. The difference is vast.

This is why the gospel is good news and not bad news like in all other religions where you must live a certain way according to that religion,your whole life the best you can your whole life.

More Than Works. For you,music is a great way to get the message to somebody.
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