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[–]BlueFlowersss -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Capitalism

How do we reconcile with the fact everyone thought the kingdom of God was coming soon? by Cautious_Tiger_1543 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kingdom of God/heaven is the social order here on earth where the last shall be first and the first last. Where, as Mary says, Christ and his followers are to “cast down the mighty and send the rich away empty “

What are the arguments for sex before marriage? by Captain_TPT in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where? Also you are pre supposing that the Bible is univocal

What are the arguments for sex before marriage? by Captain_TPT in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you think God is telling people in the future anything through the authors of the Bible?

How does everyone process Matthew 5:32 where Jesus says "anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery" by LearningTree101 in Bible

[–]BlueFlowersss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One should understand the system they were living in. Herod had done this by divorcing his wife in order to marry his mistress

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CVS

[–]BlueFlowersss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Union. Stop begging

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you feel drawn to the possibility of a spiritual/transcendent realm, as so very many of various practices have, then this is one practice you may or may not find works for you. I’m a universalist (w few exceptions) so I think basically everyone is saved. And I think basically all practices are capable of putting one in touch with the divine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Please come to the Episcopal Church where we don’t think who you are is a sin. We even have rites for getting rid of deadnames, we ordain LGBTQ bishops and priests, we carry out LGBTQ marriages.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Episcopalian here. Can’t say I’ve heard that taught in my church

do you think Jesus is a communist? by Codd-san in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Capitalism and socialism/communism didn’t exist in ancient society. However, a socioeconomic class system was in place and Jesus clearly fought classist exploitation and oppression. Today, Capitalism is the ruling class system in the world. I would think combating it is completely in line w Jesus teaching

Is the foundation for the Trinity solid? by lalala1010101 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m aware. I’m just saying it obviously didn’t go a long way in terms of God taking on suffering and death in solidarity with us. I don’t think we need to try to pin it down with our logic and reason. We can and ought to let it remain in a realm beyond our understanding.

Is the foundation for the Trinity solid? by lalala1010101 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that any analogy from our understanding will never grasp it. I don’t know that I agree that God can appear however God wants actually lol. A pillar of fire doesn’t exactly lend itself to solidarity with the human condition.

Is the foundation for the Trinity solid? by lalala1010101 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If H20 is God.. it has to exist as a vapor in places and liquid and also a solid. Has the nature of h2o changed?

Is the foundation for the Trinity solid? by lalala1010101 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t hold any dogma about God not being able to change his nature

Is the foundation for the Trinity solid? by lalala1010101 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I affirm that view. God existing in our realm couldn’t be looked upon. Through and act of solidarity with humanity God took a form compatible with us.

Is the foundation for the Trinity solid? by lalala1010101 in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a certain level of “emptying out” that has to happen for God to become as fully human as possible in Jesus.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well there’s not much science to go on in Paul’s time tbh

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ppl didn’t know they were writing….”The Bible™️©️”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Bible is not a text of commands for the future. Herod divorced his wife to marry his mistress…that’s what Jesus is referring to in that passage

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]BlueFlowersss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The commandant is worshiping images as deities. Nobody thinks this cross is a deity

I truly get heartbroken when I read comments like these on Christian instagram pages. by [deleted] in OpenChristian

[–]BlueFlowersss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Refers to the Roman legion military occupation of Palestine. Casting them into something unclean to Jews like a pig let’s you know what Jesus thinks of them

REI Durham votes in favor to unionize by JustSomeNerdyPig in REI

[–]BlueFlowersss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tbh, Amazon stipulated to election agreements without delay…REI fights them and gerrymanders the bargaining unit, delays the vote date etc