The Christianity Thread

Key · 06-07-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mordwyr

Neopolitan,

Thanks.

Please, for your own sake, don't let Nea be the guy that stands by your side. That's just reaching a new low.

Zhanteimi · 06-08-2016, 12:05 AM

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Zhanteimi · 06-08-2016, 12:20 AM

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**Frownland** · 06-08-2016, 12:26 AM

It honestly sounds more like an embellished story that Lot or his family told their offspring for the life lesson of obedience than a historical event. A story that was then passed down for many generations before being written down (then edited, then re-edited, then rewritten, etc.).

Also, the bible is in no way a stranger to metaphors, so maybe we should take the wilder parts of the story with

Yep

A grain of salt.

Blank. · 06-08-2016, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mordwyr

A local lord had his men digging a mine in a certain area. The people who lived in the area were warned not to go into the mine because of the dangers inherent in doing so. One woman didn't heed the warnings and went in anyway. Noxious vapors choked the woman and she died. Who is responsible for her death? Death was the natural end of her disobedience. So it was with Lot's wife. God didn't turn her to salt. Her turning to salt was a natural result her disobedience, for mortals cannot look upon the wrath of the angelic beings and live. God's warning was for her protection, and she heeded it not.

The problem I have with this is your saying that the Lord of the land has divine right. He is a messenger of god. And many kings that truly believed they had divine right were evil men. I get the overall point your making and it's good. Is this an excerpt from the Bible itself?

Zhanteimi · 06-08-2016, 03:05 AM

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RoxyRollah · 06-08-2016, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Of course you are. Cult members often have difficulty with the idea that others don't hold their practices in as high esteem as they do.

Not true.

Stephen · 06-08-2016, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Of course you are. Cult members often have difficulty with the idea that others don't hold their practices in as high esteem as they do.

Isn't that kind of a defining characteristic of a cult that anyone outside their group should be avoided because they don't have the same values? They would kind of expect outsiders not to hold their practices in as high esteem and that is why they're doomed.

RoxyRollah · 06-08-2016, 04:23 AM

You're wrong too.

RoxyRollah · 06-08-2016, 04:27 AM

They dont **** with "outsiders" as a form of mind control. Limit contact with the outsiders so your members don't get any "ideas".

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