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Originally posted by Penske_Account
Sure it does. It is a simplistic and wishful posture to think Jesus pronounced a morally relatavistic standard where anything goes. Anything goes prior to accepting Christ, after that you have to live up to certain standard of babyjesian morality. I don't have to be a devout Catholic to know that all dogs do not go to heavan. Are you claiming the opposite?
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No. I suppose not.
Also, I said nothing about moral relativism, so put that stalking horse in the barn.
I am claiming that "liv[ing] up to a certain standard of babjesian morality" as you put it involves being "Christ-like" in one's everyday life, philosophy, and dealings with one's fellow humans.
In my view, that seems to imply much more tolerance, openess, understanding, and love for one's fellow man (of all stripes) than the folks at (say) the Southern Baptist Convention or the politically-active religious right seem able to muster. (ATISWWT)
I think they hit the Old Testement way too hard.
S_A_M
