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delisen

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14. "a theist" or "atheist"-what a difference a space makes n/t

Reply to Major Nikon (Original post)

Tue Mar 26, 2019, 01:19 PM

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Is biblical literalism a requirement to be a real Christian? [View all] Major Nikon Mar 2019 OP

Seems to depend on sect, translation and safeinOhio Mar 2019 #1

It's really just an indicator of how narrow the mind is Major Nikon Mar 2019 #3

It varies, but some literalism is certainly necessary for belief. MineralMan Mar 2019 #2

Most dictionary definitions of christian is just one who follows the teachings of Christ Major Nikon Mar 2019 #4

Well, I always accept someone's own status if they say they are a Christian. MineralMan Mar 2019 #6

That's the safest approach Major Nikon Mar 2019 #7

Out of curiosity, of course, I often ask for details of what one believes. MineralMan Mar 2019 #9

An overly broad question. guillaumeb Mar 2019 #12

No, it is not. It is just a question. MineralMan Mar 2019 #15

I have in fact answered some specific questions about specific verses or stories. guillaumeb Mar 2019 #17

Whatever, Monsieur B. Whatever. MineralMan Mar 2019 #19

It is an answer. guillaumeb Mar 2019 #23

Near as I can tell, he believes in an original quantum fluctuation marylandblue Mar 2019 #26

Only for the Non-Metaphorical parts of the text. (NT) NeoGreen Mar 2019 #5

No handmade34 Mar 2019 #8

Well, that's true. I have met working Christian ministers who admit they are atheists. MineralMan Mar 2019 #10

Many, if not most churches require some sort of seminary education for their ministers Major Nikon Mar 2019 #11

I'm sure I've told this story before in this group: MineralMan Mar 2019 #18

My dad was a Unitarian minister Major Nikon Mar 2019 #20

Well, I was just filling in for my friend. MineralMan Mar 2019 #22

I've heard this before Lordquinton Mar 2019 #24

Good question. It's a job, I guess. MineralMan Mar 2019 #25

Kinda takes the mystique out of the whole thing Lordquinton Mar 2019 #28

It probably depends on the individual. MineralMan Mar 2019 #32

The Clergy Project... NeoGreen Mar 2019 #31

That's a very interesting website - particularly the individual stories. MineralMan Mar 2019 #33

My pleasure... NeoGreen Mar 2019 #35

Yeah, kind of funny the person who insists no one can define someone else's religion or beliefs... trotsky Mar 2019 #13

He's not the only one Major Nikon Mar 2019 #21

"a theist" or "atheist"-what a difference a space makes n/t delisen Mar 2019 #14

"real Christian" edhopper Mar 2019 #16

In classical Christian hermeneutics Loki Liesmith Mar 2019 #27

If you are going there, 'literalism' Voltaire2 Mar 2019 #30

Not even people studying theology are biblical literalists. DetlefK Mar 2019 #29

I think it depends on what kind of theologian they are Major Nikon Mar 2019 #34