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Re: Problems with Christianity
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Tue, 19 Dec 2000 20:58:44 GMT
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SRC wrote:
> > Ah, but here's where the theory gets interesting. While, yes, in theory,
> > this could be anarchy, in actuality, it doesn't happen. Why? Because part
> > of the FUNDAMENTAL development of the human concept of morality is in
> > our sense of SOCIETY. Morality wouldn't develop without it...
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> The more you describe "your morality", the more (I think) I see the
> basic problem. The Bible says that man is essentially evil and in
> need of a Savior - you (I think) say man is essentially good.
And I ask, which is a better view of humankind?
Personally, I would tend to think that Christianity is a pessimist's view, if it
says man is essentially evil. No thanks.
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| Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp
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| (...) Interesting - I was thinking of using the same analogy. :-) Two big differences though - Murder is a crime giving death, and O.J. denied it. Christ's resurrection gives life to whomever accepts him, and not only did he "admit it" afterwards, (...) (26 years ago, 19-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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