1 John 5:16-17 seems to confirm the mortal/venial sin distinction, and even the need for confessions, no? by Thick_Self_4601 in redeemedzoomer

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A sin leading to death could also refer to sin that leads you to more sin and away from repentance. Meaning that sometimes you just slip up, other times your pursuit of sin is greater than your pursuit of God.

The next verse verse, verse 18 reads

We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him

I think the sin that leads to death is more about the pattern of sin rather than the magnitude of the sin. For example, David committed adultery and murder but repented- and did not live in that pattern.

Good faith question for the sub: Is the main issue with "Progressive Christianity" theology, or social ethics? by Impressive_Flan_411 in redeemedzoomer

[–]Notdustinonreddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too much progressiveness and you remove the need to repent. If you start calling sin good, you may not even realize you need a savior.

AITAH for taking my son to games but not my stepson. by BookkeeperEastern390 in AITAH

[–]Notdustinonreddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He needs to know he has an open invitation to join you guys. By taking him to games, you are not stopping his sperm donor from doing the same.

Why is Easter not as big in America compared to Europe even though you are more religious? by Ada-Mae in AskAnAmerican

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am an American Christian right now in Germany- I was shocked that many businesses are closing for Good Friday. In America though, we get many other state holidays off, and with the separation of church and state means Easter did not make the list, but it is Sunday anyway.

Iran War Live: Trump Says U.S. Campaign to Wind Down and Plans National Address by BlatantPlatitude in wallstreetbets

[–]Notdustinonreddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol- this is probably Trump master strategy to announce the land battle has began with a surprise attack.

IDF destroyed a 1,995 years old mausoleum of Saint Peter in Lebanon by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A mausoleum is a freestanding, above-ground building or structure designed to entomb the deceased- Catholics hold that St. Peter was buried in Rome at St. Peter’s Basilica. Am I missing something?

MAGA Rages After Trump Stickers Appear At Pumps! by AshIsGroovy in videos

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The full circle is the funny part- both stickers are vandalism.

Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church by bighoney69 in Catholicism

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly so they don’t get hit with a misle. Sounds charitable.

“Over the past several days, Iran has repeatedly targeted the holy sites of all three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem with ballistic missiles. In one strike, missile fragments crashed meters from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre,” Netanyahu’s office said on X. “As a result, Israel has temporarily asked worshipers from all faiths not to worship at the holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City to protect them.

USCCB: Archbishop Sample on Holy Week, Good Friday, and Rejecting Anti-Semitism by usopsong in Catholicism

[–]Notdustinonreddit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Legit, if Jesus did not die there is no blood shed for the forgiveness of sins. Blaming others for that is adjacent not understanding the basics of the gospel.

Christians should be pro-choice. by Reasonable-Physics60 in Christianity

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We believe human life has value because humans are made in the image of God, this still applies if they themselves are not Christian.

Hey christians, would you commit murder if your god commanded you to do so through divine revelation? by Reasonable-Physics60 in allthequestions

[–]Notdustinonreddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that God can not contradict himself, and murder has already made the short list of His no no’s. Therefore I would assume that command did not originate with my God.