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Subject: Skeptic's Annotated Bible - Corrected and Explained

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Jason Gastrich

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Date Posted: 08/ 2/04 4:05am
In reply to: QUITTNER 's message, "Enforcing laws of religion" on 07/16/04 2:03pm

>>>>Who enforces the laws of the religious authorities
>now?
>Higher religious authorities. <<<
>..... Then how come very many Christians ever since
>the crucifixion of Jesus have been stealing, have
>killed, have NOT treated their neighbors as they would
>have wanted their neighbors to treat them ("Golden
>Rule" and its variations), etc. etc.
>..... Probably Jesus intended that ALL of those who
>followed him are to be only GOOD people. That means
>that NO Christians, ever, should land in any prison,
>nor sin otherwise.

Hi Quittner,

Being a Christian doesn't make one perfect. It makes one forgiven and redeemed. Christians have to choose godliness and try and be like Christ. We always, inevitably fall short, though.

You gave an example of prison. Sometimes, people get thrown in prison when they don't deserve it. Plus, some countries outside the U.S. throw people in prison for no reason or no good reason at all.

Anyhow, the main difference that separates the Chrsitian from the non-Christian isn't necessarily their personal righteousness. It is their humility before God. The Christian admits that he/she is a sinner in need of forgiveness from the Creator. The unbeliever does not.

See http://gospel.jcsm.org and feel free to post or email me.

God bless,
Jason

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Subject: Enforcing laws of religion	QUITTNER	08/ 6/04 2:23pm