โฒ 63 โผ If you do, why do you believe in God? (lemmy.ml) submitted 1 year ago by sloppysol@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml 222 comments fedilink hide all child comments As simple as possible to summarize the best way you can, first, please. Feel free to expand after, or just say whatever you want lol. Honest question.
[โ] Jayb151@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (5 children) In short, yes because you lose nothing by trying to emulate Jesus. That said, the church be crazy af permalink fedilink source hideshow 5 child comments replies: [โ] runiq@feddit.org 6 points 1 year ago I may not believe in God, but I can definitely respect the man. โ permalink fedilink source parent [โ] Akasazh@feddit.nl 5 points 1 year ago (3 children) If emulating jesus was what the christian church was about I would have less scrupules permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (2 children) Define "Christian Church". This almost invariably comes from former evangelicals in my experience. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [โ] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago (1 child) People who say they belive in jesus, would be my definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) You have to believe in the trinity to be a Christian. Regardless you aren't going to find any group of people who are perfect. Christianity is all about how people are sinful and must commit daily to emulating Christ even though they will continuously fail. Regardless it sounds like you are opening yourself up for massive disappointment by casting such a wide net. There are many "Christian churches" which are just jokes if not outright scams. Christians can't control who calls themselves a Christian. I encourage you to investigate the Eastern Orthodox church which has a rich tradition and clear direction for how the Orthodox should live their lives. It is Ancient Christianity that holds in high esteem prayer, fasting and alms giving. There is real spiritual meat on the bone. permalink fedilink source parent
[โ] runiq@feddit.org 6 points 1 year ago I may not believe in God, but I can definitely respect the man. โ permalink fedilink source parent
[โ] Akasazh@feddit.nl 5 points 1 year ago (3 children) If emulating jesus was what the christian church was about I would have less scrupules permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (2 children) Define "Christian Church". This almost invariably comes from former evangelicals in my experience. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [โ] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago (1 child) People who say they belive in jesus, would be my definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) You have to believe in the trinity to be a Christian. Regardless you aren't going to find any group of people who are perfect. Christianity is all about how people are sinful and must commit daily to emulating Christ even though they will continuously fail. Regardless it sounds like you are opening yourself up for massive disappointment by casting such a wide net. There are many "Christian churches" which are just jokes if not outright scams. Christians can't control who calls themselves a Christian. I encourage you to investigate the Eastern Orthodox church which has a rich tradition and clear direction for how the Orthodox should live their lives. It is Ancient Christianity that holds in high esteem prayer, fasting and alms giving. There is real spiritual meat on the bone. permalink fedilink source parent
[โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (2 children) Define "Christian Church". This almost invariably comes from former evangelicals in my experience. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [โ] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago (1 child) People who say they belive in jesus, would be my definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) You have to believe in the trinity to be a Christian. Regardless you aren't going to find any group of people who are perfect. Christianity is all about how people are sinful and must commit daily to emulating Christ even though they will continuously fail. Regardless it sounds like you are opening yourself up for massive disappointment by casting such a wide net. There are many "Christian churches" which are just jokes if not outright scams. Christians can't control who calls themselves a Christian. I encourage you to investigate the Eastern Orthodox church which has a rich tradition and clear direction for how the Orthodox should live their lives. It is Ancient Christianity that holds in high esteem prayer, fasting and alms giving. There is real spiritual meat on the bone. permalink fedilink source parent
[โ] Akasazh@feddit.nl 4 points 1 year ago (1 child) People who say they belive in jesus, would be my definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) You have to believe in the trinity to be a Christian. Regardless you aren't going to find any group of people who are perfect. Christianity is all about how people are sinful and must commit daily to emulating Christ even though they will continuously fail. Regardless it sounds like you are opening yourself up for massive disappointment by casting such a wide net. There are many "Christian churches" which are just jokes if not outright scams. Christians can't control who calls themselves a Christian. I encourage you to investigate the Eastern Orthodox church which has a rich tradition and clear direction for how the Orthodox should live their lives. It is Ancient Christianity that holds in high esteem prayer, fasting and alms giving. There is real spiritual meat on the bone. permalink fedilink source parent
[โ] Manmoth@lemmy.ml 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) You have to believe in the trinity to be a Christian. Regardless you aren't going to find any group of people who are perfect. Christianity is all about how people are sinful and must commit daily to emulating Christ even though they will continuously fail. Regardless it sounds like you are opening yourself up for massive disappointment by casting such a wide net. There are many "Christian churches" which are just jokes if not outright scams. Christians can't control who calls themselves a Christian. I encourage you to investigate the Eastern Orthodox church which has a rich tradition and clear direction for how the Orthodox should live their lives. It is Ancient Christianity that holds in high esteem prayer, fasting and alms giving. There is real spiritual meat on the bone. permalink fedilink source parent