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I just remembered that there's actually a Christian concept that says morals come from nature (or reality?). It's called 'natural law' and it's different than 'divine law'. This is mostly a concept from early Christianity but some Catholics still accept it today. Here are the two concepts...

Not too much. Their teachings are more organized and agreed upon because they have a central authority who has an infallibility mode. I think that restricts them in that they'll follow what he says, and seeminlgy even more than what the Bible says. I can never put my trust in any human, in...

That people from the 1st century AD would still be alive? It wouldn't be unprecedented in the Bible world. Enoch and Elijah have no confirmed deaths in the Bible unlike many of the other patriarchs. In fact, I think Moses appears again in Matt. 17:1-3. Did he really die from a biblical...

This explanation doesn't account for this part of vs. 27, "and then he will repay every man for what he has done. " In the passages you quoted (Matt. 17:1-3), it also doesn't mention Jesus appearing with angels. I think the passages the passages that Lemur quoted in the OP refer to Judgment...

I view American politics as being extremely toxic. I have many reasons for my view but I want to also open the floor to everyone else to chime in. Is American politics toxic? What causes or contributes to that toxic environment? Can the toxic environment be fixed? If so, how?

I see that humans create evil or help it flourish, as well. Just think of all of the list of sins in the Bible doesn't even cover some of the harmful things we see humans are causing today, like genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and environmental ethics. Another reason I just...

Didn't even know what it meant until I dug up some info. which I posted in the previous post. If this grants the Apostle Peter power to do whatever he wants, then this is very dangerous. Even the "ex cathedra" or Papal Infallibility teaching is dangerous since it can be abused. I would want...

Here are some of the good explanations I've run into so far: - https://www.gotquestions.org/binding-loosing.html Google search: what does it mean that Peter can bind things on Earth? Source: https://www.logos.com/grow/what-does-binding-and-loosing-mean-in-matthew-1619/

Whether or not an apology was needed, would depend on why Jesus said what he did. Was Satan possessing Peter in some way? Or was this just how Jesus referred to someone or some comment as being evil, by calling someone a name? I think the 1st scenario is possible. If it's the last scenario...

Please elaborate on what you mean here. Or how does this relate to salvation?

Got it. I've heard the likes of Deepok Chopra making similar claims, but I feel he's not good at fleshing out what it means. And others hardly get a chance to explain it on religion forums if they it is instantly dismissed as "woo" or maybe too far from the monotheistic concepts of God. I...

A person's political party doesn't have any bearing on how good of a worker they will be. I've seen lazy and good workers from either party. I think that's important to keep in mind before judging someone based on their political party.

Excellent post, William. It covers a lot of key points. I am curious about the concept of God being the "ground of being". What does this mean and how does it relate to morality? Does it resolve the problem of evil or make it a non-issue?

More examples of Republicans using cancel culture as a weapon to silence ANY (even those that don't celebrate nor condone Kirk's murder) Charlie Kirk criticism: And what did Rep. IIhan Omar say? How does this statement of hers condone or celebrate Kirk's murder? Just seems, many Republicans...

Following Charlie Kirk's death, many took to social media to condone or even celebrate his death. In response, conservative groups organized to dox and push for people to get fired for celebrating Kirk's death. Now I see reports all over the place of all types of people who are getting fired...

This is from John 4:24 and not Genesis 1:26. I don't agree with your reasoning. Just because something involves a spirit doesn't make it non-literal. To the Bible writers, spirits really do exist, and there are many of them. When Genesis 1:26 says "us", that just means that there's more than...

?? I'll have to look that one up. Never heard of it.

Source: https://hegetsus.com/en/articles/would-jesus-be-fed-up-with-our-politics-too

Matthew 23:28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. (KJV) Doesn't this apply to the politicians today? Perhaps seeing this in action is more powerful... found some videos... I'll post one here:

I agree, Scooter. While politics was not his focus, but it still would impact on his life since he's living under a government, laws, etc. One big area I see politics at play is with his own death. I understand the theology behind why he died. But there's also a political element at play...