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NotAHero
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Message 78 of 92 (95051)
03-27-2004 12:16 AM


If a title alone makes you exactly that, then we're all in trouble. Obviously, someone who does a wicked act in the name of "God" that directly opposes the teachings of the subscribed faith practice is either 1. Psychologically impaired and not capable of making rational decisions, or 2. Is not a true follower. The Bible says you will know true believers by the fruit they produce, one of which is not murder.
I love how abortion clinic bombings and the like are so easily associated with "Christians," but when it comes to the countless charitable acts done all over the world, they're hardly mentioned or laced with ideas that they're done for self-serving purposes of "forcing" religion down someone else's throat.

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NotAHero
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Message 80 of 92 (95084)
03-27-2004 5:09 AM


Well, first of all, I don't know any true Christians who would ever claim to be "better" than anyone else. Sounds to me like you've run into a lot of the self-righteous types whom I, before becoming a Christian, despised. The Bible definitely doesn't teach that sort of attitude, so needing to point out "bad Christians" isn't necessary to counter those claims because those claims are false to begin with and aren't Christian. Secondly, a simple reading of the Bible does tell us that we are not saved by works, but by faith alone. However, that same simple reading tells us that genuine faith PRODUCES good works, such as charity, taking care of the homeless, etc.... Therefore, not quite sure why you think good works done by Christians somehow negates our belief in salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. In fact, I believe it strengthens it.

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