How does God want you to treat others?

The catch-all forum for general topics and debates. Minimal moderation. Rated PG to PG-13.
Post Reply
_Hoops
_Emeritus
Posts: 2863
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _Hoops »

I think Ceeboo represents what a good many believer is. We'll assume that all of us are taking him at his word.

I see this tossed into the pool a lot around here - simplistic and inance commentary on the Old Testament. Many believers struggle with the Old Testament text. The fact that we struggle with it, and we don't dismiss it, means we are engaged with what we believe to be The Word of God. That's a good thing.
_just me
_Emeritus
Posts: 9070
Joined: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:46 pm

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _just me »

Ceeboo wrote:
just me wrote:
Thank you so much!


You're welcome so much :)

When God came down, I assume you are referring to Jesus of Nazareth,


Yes!

did he write anything for the future generations so that we might know how he wants us to treat our fellow humans?


I am no pundit, scholar, or biblical expert (just a sinning follower of Jesus) but as far as I am aware, Jesus wrote nothing (except for something in the dirt with a stick one day) BUT: If you believe the acconts given in the New Testament, he did much more than simply write, he taught like no others have ever taught, he loved like no others have ever loved, and most importantly in my opinion, he was crucified and rose like no others ever have.

Or do we have any verified eyewitness accounts?


Perhaps a whole other thread that would involve 254 pages.

There is, has been, and will continue to be a highly contested and very deeply involved debate/debates. Sorrounding these discussions are camps from all sides that eagirly weigh in on this (and many other things that are cemented/attached to this topic). I happen to believe that Jesus Christ was not only a historical real human being that walked this earth, but I aslo find the accounts given in the New Testament (as well as the crucifiction account and the rising from the dead account) to have solid foundation and support by both the believers of that time as well as those who did not believe.

Peace,
Ceeboo


Why do you believe the Bible is the word of god...or an account of god on earth, in the case of the New Testament? What led you to believe that the god described therein is an accurate portrayal of the creaator of the universe?

Hoopie, you can answer, too, if you like. :)
~Those who benefit from the status quo always attribute inequities to the choices of the underdog.~Ann Crittenden
~The Goddess is not separate from the world-She is the world and all things in it.~
_Ceeboo
_Emeritus
Posts: 7625
Joined: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:58 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _Ceeboo »

Hoops wrote:I think Ceeboo represents what a good many believer is. We'll assume that all of us are taking him at his word.

I see this tossed into the pool a lot around here - simplistic and inance commentary on the Old Testament. Many believers struggle with the Old Testament text. The fact that we struggle with it, and we don't dismiss it, means we are engaged with what we believe to be The Word of God. That's a good thing.


Finally (Took you long enough, Hoops. I'm getting slaughtered here) :)

Peace,
Ceeboo
_Hoops
_Emeritus
Posts: 2863
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _Hoops »

Ceeboo wrote:
Finally (Took you long enough, Hoops. I'm getting slaughtered here) :)

Peace,
Ceeboo

I'm used to coming in off the bench. Just let me toss up a few three's and we're back in the game.
_LDSToronto
_Emeritus
Posts: 2515
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _LDSToronto »

Hoops wrote:I think Ceeboo represents what a good many believer is. We'll assume that all of us are taking him at his word.

I see this tossed into the pool a lot around here - simplistic and inance commentary on the Old Testament. Many believers struggle with the Old Testament text. The fact that we struggle with it, and we don't dismiss it, means we are engaged with what we believe to be The Word of God. That's a good thing.


What do you mean when you say you struggle with the Old Testament? Does this mean:

1. You can't reconcile the actions of Jehovah with the teachings of Jesus Christ?
2. You don't understand the Old Testament?
3. You are unsure if the Old Testament is accurate or has truth value?
4. Something else?

Hoops, it would help considerably if you engaged in the conversation rather than issuing these drive-by quips. It's interesting to talk to you and Ceeboo, but so far only Ceebs is carrying his weight.

H.
"Others cannot endure their own littleness unless they can translate it into meaningfulness on the largest possible level."
~ Ernest Becker
"Whether you think of it as heavenly or as earthly, if you love life immortality is no consolation for death."
~ Simone de Beauvoir
_LDSToronto
_Emeritus
Posts: 2515
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _LDSToronto »

Hoops wrote:
Ceeboo wrote:
Finally (Took you long enough, Hoops. I'm getting slaughtered here) :)

Peace,
Ceeboo

I'm used to coming in off the bench. Just let me toss up a few three's and we're back in the game.


Ya, well, you're heaving a lot of bricks tonight, Hoops. Time to get back in the game or sit this one out.

H.
"Others cannot endure their own littleness unless they can translate it into meaningfulness on the largest possible level."
~ Ernest Becker
"Whether you think of it as heavenly or as earthly, if you love life immortality is no consolation for death."
~ Simone de Beauvoir
_Hoops
_Emeritus
Posts: 2863
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _Hoops »

LDSToronto wrote:Ya, well, you're heaving a lot of bricks tonight, Hoops. Time to get back in the game or sit this one out.

H.


Bring it, baby! You can't guard me.
_Hoops
_Emeritus
Posts: 2863
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _Hoops »

LDSToronto wrote:Regardless, your representation does not comport with the facts. It's enough for me to say that your representation of a right wing world view is wrong. So take that and see the opposite.



Oh, LOLz! I didn't understand the rules of the game. Let me try: "No, you're wrong! It's the exact opposite of what you are saying, ergo I am right again!"

See? We both have equal authority when playing that game. Now, can you tell me what facts I have wrong and back it up a little? Hell, don't even back it up, just explain what you think a right-wing worldview is.

H.[/quote]


You wrote: "If they would just get off their lazy ass and get a job." Or something similar. Then you indicated that this is a "right wing" view. I countered with the fact that conservatives give more to charity than do liberals. If you are equating being charitable, which one could reasonably conclude from the OP, with compassion, then conservatives meet your standard. Liberals less so.
_LDSToronto
_Emeritus
Posts: 2515
Joined: Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:11 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _LDSToronto »

Hoops wrote:
LDSToronto wrote:Regardless, your representation does not comport with the facts. It's enough for me to say that your representation of a right wing world view is wrong. So take that and see the opposite.



Oh, LOLz! I didn't understand the rules of the game. Let me try: "No, you're wrong! It's the exact opposite of what you are saying, ergo I am right again!"

See? We both have equal authority when playing that game. Now, can you tell me what facts I have wrong and back it up a little? Hell, don't even back it up, just explain what you think a right-wing worldview is.

H.



You wrote: "If they would just get off their lazy ass and get a job." Or something similar. Then you indicated that this is a "right wing" view. I countered with the fact that conservatives give more to charity than do liberals. If you are equating being charitable, which one could reasonably conclude from the OP, with compassion, then conservatives meet your standard. Liberals less so.[/quote]

Reading comprehension is not your strong suit, huh, Hoops? Yes, I said that, but whether a Conservative gives more to the United Way than a Liberal really has nothing to do with the prevailing attitude.

H.
"Others cannot endure their own littleness unless they can translate it into meaningfulness on the largest possible level."
~ Ernest Becker
"Whether you think of it as heavenly or as earthly, if you love life immortality is no consolation for death."
~ Simone de Beauvoir
_Ceeboo
_Emeritus
Posts: 7625
Joined: Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:58 am

Re: How does God want you to treat others?

Post by _Ceeboo »

Hoops,
Sorry to have left you alone on the court (Howard, a very nice neighbor stopped by to chat for a bit)

Hoops wrote:
Ceeboo wrote:
Finally (Took you long enough, Hoops. I'm getting slaughtered here) :)

Peace,
Ceeboo

I'm used to coming in off the bench. Just let me toss up a few three's and we're back in the game.


Good! Keep shooting

As you may already know, the other team (The Random Gas Mixtures From Nothing) are very offensive minded but they play very little defense (Pun surely intended) :). So, I believe there will be plenty of opportunities during the game where we can easily dunk (Pun surely intended, again) :)

Peace,
Ceeboo
Post Reply