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I don't know what some of them mean (ok, maybe just #7), but overall sounds like nice principles. The focus on democracy is interesting. A big part of what should be the story Christians tell is God's mission to repair the world and his desire to partner with us in doing that. The 6th principle...

I remember being in adult classes at my church where other religions would be discussed. The teacher would say, "They believe X" and then a bunch of people would laugh. And I'd think, "You realize we believe a man rose from the dead? And I'm guessing many of you probably believe there was...

Thanks. I think I lost track of what we were discussing. So how does this approach go about making that change in people? Does it rely on individuals practicing consistently? If so, how does secular society help make that happen?

Yes, I think without the Bible I'd still know basic right and wrong. But I also don't think that's what the Bible is trying to do. I don't see it as a rulebook for all people throughout all time.

@fatness Well, I said " I am struggling to think of an example that secularists want to control that Christians don't". Of course, Dan admits this is an unpopular opinion and I'd assume most secularists would disagree with forcing this on religious families, although I wouldn't be surprised if...

Or do both Christian and secular culture want to control the actions and thoughts of others, they just differ in what they consider big/important enough to try and control? For example, both cultures want to control other people's actions of murder. However, some Christians want to control...

While the team isn't off to an impressive start, I still have quite a bit of confidence that Mariota can lead them to a win Sunday. So, I'd be careful with Daniels.

Honestly, I think I'd have a really hard time imagining what it would be like to have a secular hat on so it's hard to say. I think there's a lot of overlap in what secular culture cares about and what Christianity cares about. It's not like "thou shall not murder" is uniquely Judeo-Christian...

I assume there are things you used to believe that you look back at and can't believe you used to believe that.

Yeah, that's basically what I understand to be its origins. An argument against Catholic church tradition and authority. Do Catholics claim magisterium (not sure what that is) and sacred tradition to be "inspired"? As for its use today, I think people have taken the words "scripture alone" and...

I know it is common for Christians to accuse atheists of not having a moral compass. And I'll admit I held that belief at one point before getting to "know" so many of you here on FBG (and obviously some IRL). But, there is clearly a desire by you, and others, for things to be better. That's all...

So if someone takes these steps and learns what we can call the "historical facts" around other religions and their own religion, then they'll be more aligned with reality. Now what? From your earlier post, you said that returning to reality will provide "a much better understanding of our...

I think this gets at the shallowness of the typical salvation message. Saved people are supposed to be changed people. "I'm still a horrible person but at least I'm saved" is much less compelling than "I'm saved and look at how it has changed who I am" which is so much more appealing.

I think it would depend on who said it and how it was said, which I think is obviously also true of the religious messages that are shared. What would be the steps that you'd lay out for a return to reality?

What's your understanding of Sola Scriptura? I feel like people use that phrase differently today than how it was used in the Protestant Reformation, so I'm curious how you see it. You're Catholic, right?