lunamoth
Episcopalian
So you have a Pelagian view of scripture? You believe that we're born good?
Nope, not Pelagian. No way we can redeem ourselves.
Christ died for us all.
So you have a Pelagian view of scripture? You believe that we're born good?
Nope, not Pelagian. No way we can redeem ourselves.
Christ died for us all.
So you believe that we're all born good?
Wrong question.
We're all born human, and all beloved of God. All created good, all fallen, all under God's grace.
Time to go make dinner, play with the kids, get them to bed, etc..
Catch you later.![]()
Interesting discussion, Brother!
Anything that makes me get out my Bible is a good thing.![]()
We can judge actions and decide whether they are good or bad, helpful or harmful, condcive to life or leading to death. We won't be able to judge perfectly because we live in a fallen world, but I think we are still obligated to try to work toward virtue, the fruit of the Spirit.
But to judge the being of others...way above my pay grade.
We are not to judge but to assume Christ in each face we see.
And yes Love has a much richer meaning that we tend to give it in English. When I say Love I do not mean the emotion for warm fuzzy feelings or attachment or desire. I mean agape, unconditional love, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, loving-kindness, social justice, truthfulness. Love binds them all together:
I submit that evil exists where there is no genetic code, and in all things where there is genetic code. Inside or outside of the body, the evil exists. The only exception is anything that God touches, or in some things that a soul touches. God does not touch everything but can touch anything. A soul can touch some things but not everything... especially of his own body. So are humans evil apart from the touch of God? I easily conclude yes. Grace is often an unseen hand though, whether its from God or a neighbor.