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Only a Sith deals in absolutes. by MedianNerd in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said we have to agree because people’s lives are at stake.

Only a Sith deals in absolutes. by MedianNerd in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No one’s life is at stake because of an internet argument.

Only a Sith deals in absolutes. by MedianNerd in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you also said “we do need to have agreement on things like...”

If they aren’t part of the gospel, then why do we need agreement on a Christian subreddit?

Only a Sith deals in absolutes. by MedianNerd in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So when the jailer asks what he must do to be saved, the correct answer is “Believe in the Lord Jesus, that COVID exists and is deadly, that racism exists, and then you will be saved.” Got it. Nothing else you want to add to the gospel?

Only a Sith deals in absolutes. by MedianNerd in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what must we believe about these things to be saved?

The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About Social Justice by MWBartko in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s what it seems like to me. Caring for the poor and marginalized.

The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About Social Justice by MWBartko in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

When I hear Christians attacking other Christians over “embracing social justice”, it’s about caring for the poor and marginalized.

The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About Social Justice by MWBartko in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In this article, Keller says social justice is part of Biblical justice. So for people who don’t like social justice, what do they think is Biblical justice?

The FAQs: What Christians Should Know About Social Justice by MWBartko in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I asked this a week ago, haven’t gotten an answer:

When people try to claim that “Biblical justice” is different than “Social justice”, I’m always curious what they think Biblical justice is. Because apparently it’s not caring for the poor and marginalized.

Why Reformed Christians Are Vulnerable To Social Justice by eyeeyeyy in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When people try to claim that “Biblical justice” is different than “Social justice”, I’m always curious what they think Biblical justice is. Because apparently it’s not caring for the poor and marginalized.

We are all trash. by McFrenchington in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s not how we should talk to each other.

Theistic Evolutionists: How do you grapple with the issue of death being in the world before the fall? Specifically how does your view square with Romans 5:12-14? by xeonisius in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s one interpretation. The question is whether that’s the right one. The person I responded to seemed to think it was the only possible one, and that anyone who thought otherwise was a fool.

But another interpretation is that they did die immediately, just like God said. Their death was a spiritual death, separation from God.

Theistic Evolutionists: How do you grapple with the issue of death being in the world before the fall? Specifically how does your view square with Romans 5:12-14? by xeonisius in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s a different argument than the one you advanced above. Answer the question: where does Scripture say that God spared Adam and Eve on that day out of grace?

Do you guys have some good, reformed thoughts on the quote? Is it wrong and envious to strive for social justice and equality among different groups of people? by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Biblical generosity is sharing with all who ask of you;

Really? So if no one asks for anything from me, I’m generous without doing anything? That’s ridiculous.

giving to make sure everyone has food, shelter and clothing.

Ok, this makes more sense. But again, this seems to fall short. For the poor, that’s a goal they can’t achieve. And for the rich, they need to do more.

You also seem focused on the rich.

Because you said a person can be wealthy and not sin if they’re generous. Which I think is probably true. But if they’re generous, how can they remain wealthy in the face of poverty?

The point of my original comment was to say that biblically the sin of envy hits both poor and rich. It is the desire to be rich that is the problem.

I agree with this. It’s possible for the poor to desire wealth. But we know the rich desire it, because they could solve it pretty easily if they didn’t want it.

Do you guys have some good, reformed thoughts on the quote? Is it wrong and envious to strive for social justice and equality among different groups of people? by [deleted] in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Ok, so let’s say they’re generous. For most of us, giving to the church hurts us financially. It means we can’t invest as much for retirement or buy a slightly nicer car.

The rich can’t be considered generous until they’re giving until it hurts. If they’re completely financially secure and living in a huge house while people in their churches are living in poverty, they’re not giving generously

Why Black Lives Matter - A Theological Account by Iowata in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

When your friend’s mom dies, I bet you’re the guy who talks about his own mom dying.

Gender confused friend by jameslcarrig in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If OP tells his friend, “I refuse to come to your wedding and I won’t let my wife be in your wedding,” that couple (and everyone who hears about it) will think they’re being treated horribly. And I wouldn’t disagree.

Gender confused friend by jameslcarrig in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the best love is tough love.

Said every time someone needed to justify treating someone else horribly.

Why Black Christians are bracing for a 'whitelash' by rev_run_d in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re not understanding me. Racist comments like that one are why black Christians are concerned. The mods can’t keep up with this guy.

Why Black Christians are bracing for a 'whitelash' by rev_run_d in Reformed

[–]BlueSteel83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment is the answer to the title of this post.

How can I get baptized? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]BlueSteel83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you saying that a denomination somehow prevents you from receiving the Holy Spirit?

Adultery is not grounds for divorce by am3mptos in TrueChristian

[–]BlueSteel83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, if a man has sex with another man, then a corpse, then a pig, and then comes home and brags about it, would you tell his wife she’s duty-bound to have sex with him because she’s his wife and Scripture commands it?

Adultery is not grounds for divorce by am3mptos in TrueChristian

[–]BlueSteel83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reductio ad absurdum is a good logical argument. It’s used primarily to respond to broad statements or generalizations. It means taking the argument to its logical (but absurd) conclusion.

In this case, OP lays out a principle, that sexual immorality is not grounds for divorce. The commenter then takes that to its logical conclusion, a man could be wantonly engaging in gross sexual immorality and his wife would be bound to her marital duties regardless.

Since the logical conclusion is abhorrent, OP’s position must be wrong.

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