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| Christians, How Do You Understand This? by Faithscan(op): 6:31pm On Apr 06 |
Christians, How do you understand this? 1. The Trinity vs Purely One God Christianity teaches that God is one, yet also three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). • How can three distinct persons each be fully God, yet there is only one God? • Why didn’t prophets like Abraham or Moses clearly teach this central concept? 👉 This raises questions about consistency with strict monotheism. 2. Jesus as God vs Jesus Praying to God In the Bible, Jesus Christ prays to God. • If Jesus is God, who is he praying to? • Is God praying to Himself? 👉 This creates a logical tension about identity and distinction. 3. Limited Knowledge vs Divine Omniscience Jesus is described as not knowing certain things: • If Jesus is fully God, how can he lack knowledge? • Can God ever be ignorant of anything? 👉 This challenges the idea of full divinity. 4. God Dying on the Cross Christian belief says Jesus (God) died for sins. • Can God die, even temporarily? • If God died, who was sustaining the universe? 👉 Raises deep metaphysical questions. 5. Original Sin and Justice The doctrine says humans inherit sin from Adam. • Is it just to punish people for a sin they did not commit? • Why would a just God require innocent blood (Jesus) to forgive others? 👉 Questions fairness and moral responsibility. 6. Salvation by Faith vs Deeds Many Christian teachings emphasize salvation through faith. • If faith alone saves, what about good actions? • Can a bad person be saved just by belief, while a good person is not? 👉 Raises ethical concerns about accountability. 7. Contradictions in the Bible Narratives Different Gospel accounts sometimes vary. • Why are there differences in key events (e.g., resurrection details)? • Should divine revelation contain inconsistencies? 👉 Encourages textual analysis. 8. God Being Tempted The Bible says Jesus was tempted. • Can God truly be tempted? • If He cannot sin, is the temptation real? 👉 Philosophical issue about divine nature. 9. Clear Message vs Later Theology Core doctrines like the Trinity were formalized later (e.g., Council of Nicaea). • Why wasn’t such a central belief clearly taught from the beginning? • Did theology evolve over time? 10. Worship of Jesus vs Jesus’ Teachings Jesus emphasized worship of God. • Did Jesus ever explicitly say: “Worship me”? • Why do Christians worship him if he directed worship to God? How do you understand this? Can you help me reconcile this idea? What is your interpretation of this? |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by MaxInDHouse(m): 11:23pm On Apr 06 |
There is only one Christian organization in our midst Jesus is God's special Son {Matthew 16:16} because he was able to exhibit all the qualities of God's holy spirit {Colossians 2:8-9} Jesus is our brother in faith not God! John 20:17 |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by Faithscan(op): 8:42am On Apr 07*. Modified: 7:20am On Apr 11 |
You are totally in confussion! |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by Faithscan(op): 8:43am On Apr 07 |
MaxinDhouse, You are totally in confussion! |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by Gabrielshow26: 9:18am On Apr 07 |
You keep bringing up "themes" that have been thrashed out in times past. You should probably ask your brother-in-arms, antichristian, about the numerous threads he created in times past addressing this and possibly even more🥱. That aside, I would like to hear your own answer, based on SIN, to all this you have outlined. I also want you to think carefully on your response. If you like be like Honesttalk21 and ohyoudidnt and rely solely on AI generated scripts. I can tell you for a certainty it won't help you 🥱. Since, your aim initially is to highlight how Islam solves these "problems"👀. So here I am, giving you the stage. Tell us how SIN solves these "problems"👀 |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by MaxInDHouse(m): 9:29am On Apr 07 |
Faithscan:I know but can you mention any church that is not in confusion and what they say on the subject today? |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by AntiChristian: 10:52am On Apr 07 |
Gabrielshow26:Why mention me in your rants? |
| Re: Christians, How Do You Understand This? by Dtruthspeaker: 11:26am On Apr 07 |
You Muslims have already closed your mind on Christianity so why bother? |
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