yep, no one presumes to speak for god

[Mytzlplk]

they just repeat his words as alleged, and generally for the purpose of providing their pov with some moral authority as a result.

What BHO said recently that has the rightwinger collective panties in a wad

'Unto whom much is given, much shall be required' is of course subject to interpretation, and if I was to offer my own, I'd argue that it dovetails quite nicely with

“It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven (Luke 18:25)”​

which reveals and validates his adherence to "The Word" as opposed to having an extensive collection of prayer rugs. Perhaps maybe some of you xtians can discuss and determine whether or not "correcting they brother" has any application here as well.

He's merely trying to save their eternal souls, which imo, is a futile effort considering the many sins they carry personally and vicariously, like over those millions of dead and displaced Iraqis for example, torture, and assorted other crimes against humanity that render their apathy regarding the poor this particular conflict is all about, to veritable venial sin status in comparison.

"c" y'all

 

[RickWA]

Agreed. each and every one of us as individuals has an obligation to help our fellow man, to be kind to him, support and bolster him, to edify and build him up rather than tear him down or demean him. Insult and injury should neither be sought nor proliferated. Each citizen should reflect all of this to the best of his ability. Agreed 100%!!! I have much opportunity for improvement in all of these areas.

As far as saving souls, Jesus already did all of the heavy lifting. The rest of us merely do our best to reflect Him, share the Word, and leave the ultimate judgment to God. There are, I suspect, plenty of saved liberals and conservatives alike. Grace is amazing like that.

 

[gabriel]

well, you ARE doing better since your identity change

 

[MaryAnne]

President Obama was at a Prayer Breakfast and was simply stating what he reads in the Bible. I agree with him.

We had a lesson yesterday about putting God at the center of your life. If you do that, following the words of Jesus come naturally.

 

[Mytzlplk]

I really don't know how to respond to that, given my inability to find an application for it other than under the heading of "The Word".

If it was intended in whole or in part to fall under the heading of "correcting they brother", I suspect we have different povs on that matter. I don't see a biblical prohibition on condemning my brother in the course of "correcting" them, or even a prohibition on doing so in less than kind terms as you know, I gladly do.

 

[Mytzlplk]

well, as an atheist, that'll never happen to/for me

this is not to say however, that I can't find or agree with some of the wisdom to be found in the bible or its competitors

 

[888888]

Agreed

 

[Dawg]

shouldn't this post have been down in RELIGION?

WHERE'S BOBBY?

he knows, cause he posted below where post should be...........................let me guess.....only shows when repubs post in wrong place!

 

[Dawg]

bobby said=>:

That's "Latest Political News and Domsetic Policy"?