The Teachings Of Jesus Christ.

[Theland]

Could you possibly imagine any teaching that would surpass the teachings of Jesus Christ?

[Canary42]

///He reveals Himself to those who earnestly seek Him.///

So you must have met him then. What was he like, I've always wanted to know.

[Theland]

Try reading about him.
Do you really get off on your sarcasm? Bit sad.

[1ozzy]

Do you really get off on your incessant preaching? Bit sad.

[david small]

Theland, God does indeed reveal himself to those who deeply desire to know him. None gender specific. Don't know about Jesus though. His existence, I except, his divinity, not so sure, except in the sense that we all have a Devine spark..I.e. Soul within us......well maybe not all.

[jomifl]

/Claiming that your leader said you'd be mocked for believing in him and then being actually mocked for doing so does not validate your belief system. / but it must be comforting, perhaps a bit more mockery would reinforce Theland's faith.

[jomifl]

/He reveals Himself to those who earnestly seek Him./
No surprise there then and how agreeable.

[Clanad]

Some one said, on this thread "…If I were the son of god, I think I would denounced (sp) slavery. Slavery's quite a big no-no today and yet;' then goes on to give an exposition on slavery… however, this site: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/doesnt-the-bible-support-slavery/ gives quite a different picture of what slavery actually was in Bible time (both Old and New).

Granted, the site is essentially a Christian site, however that doesn't diminish the clearly presented and well referenced factual background of the historical aspects of Biblical "slavery"...

[Clanad]

My goodness birdie… having presented a site that clearly explains what the Greek and Hebrew (as well as Aramaic) words translated into English for slavery actually mean. The sites presented by yourself and others are highly partisan and will not recognize historical context and therefore, is supposed to be 'embarassing' to Christians. I, once again was offering a possibility to examine, in its entirety, a subject that has multi-faceted but factual explanations in hopes of reaching some kind of mutual understanding, but, clearly, that's out of the question…

If the subject were anything other than Christianity based, people would present both sides and sometimes come away with a greater understanding of the context… which is always a major consideration in any historical writing...

[Clanad]

Odd isn't it, that in modern times when slavery was attacked as immoral and horrific, the fight was always… always led by Christians, such as Wilberforce?

[Canary42]

///n modern times when slavery was attacked as immoral and horrific, the fight was always… always led by Christians, ///

You wish. But sadly not true.

[Theland]

In our post Christian secular world, slavery is alive and kicking, and grows in strength.
What else would you call austerity, low pay, zero hours contracts, short term tenancies, high rents, food banks, the list goes on and on and on.
So slavery as described in the Bible, DOES need to be considered in its historical context. Or do you profit from modern day slavery?

[ummmm]

What planet are you on?

[Theland]

Wanna bet?
No iron chains, but chains nonetheless.
Conform or starve.
The violence of poverty.
THAT is slavery.

[ummmm]

Birdie...zero contract hours can be very beneficial in some circumstances, especially those with young children and students.

Theland....I don't think you understand slavery.