@Servant588@iamAtheistGirl The issue with the Golden Rule is that it's vague. If someone decided that what they wanted was to harm themselves, is it then okay for them to harm others because that is how they prefer to be treated?
There is no concrete stance that can be had by only using the golden rule.
@Virtuosa700@_Ochiedike@MobiusDick Having the fear of going to Hell helps your case. I would be more worried if you didn't care or wanted to go to Hell.
Part of you still wants to be with God. Even if most of you doesn't.
@DrFrankTurek We need more people out and boldy talking about Jesus. Church needs to be expanded outside the walls of the building.
Also the church has to do more to help the impoverished communities. They need to do so much that it is pointless to have government programs for it.
@Atomsmade@NunyaBNessYeet Religion is a structured system of beliefs, practices, and worldviews.
Science fits in that description, it is a religion to some.
@ItsYukinekun@jared_shult I disagree with your view on God.
It seems like you are talking about Christianity as "religion." There is no requirement on giving up all of your belongings, tithing is voluntary. If you choose to give up your own things to help someone else in need, amazing. That is love.
@God_Questioner A homophobe is a person who exhibits or expresses a deep-seated fear, hatred, aversion, or prejudice toward gay, lesbian, or bisexual individuals.
Based on the definition, if you disagree with the lifestyle but still love the person. Does that make you a homophobe?
@Thevine_ntwk To be forgiven of your sins is is a gift open to everyone. By accepting Jesus, you accept that gift. If you deny Jesus, then you refuse to accept his gift.
@PebbleTheHermit@NotEvolution1@athiestboi Murder is defined as the unlawful and intentional killing of a human being.
So technically it can't be classified as murder if it's legal to kill the baby. All abortions are the intentional killing of a human. But since it's legal in most states, it can't be classified as murder