How can Christians rationalize their support of a 'philosopher' who frowned on charity, extolled greed and called for the dismantling of all major religions?
because like most people, they just pick the parts of their philosophies that work for them
Does the rise of materialist christian interpretations (notably in the 20th century) also affect the rationalizations?
Probably because materialist Christian interpretations are nothing more than rationalizations themself.
Probably because materialist Christian interpretations are nothing more than rationalizations themself.
An honest question- Do you consider people to be Christians if they don't have the same brand of Chirstianity that you do?
An honest question- Do you consider people to be Christians if they don't have the same brand of Chirstianity that you do?
Given the prevalence of people on here lumping all Christians and their beliefs together in a very limited and intentionally politically uber conservative way, I'd say most do not. It's that way or they're on the "ignorant" highway.An honest question- Do you consider people to be Christians if they don't have the same brand of Chirstianity that you do?
An honest question- Do you consider people to be Christians if they don't have the same brand of Chirstianity that you do?
There are definitely fewer Christians in practice than in self-identification. People who have a general belief in God, think Jesus was a good guy, and go to church on Easter or Christmas Eve call themselves Christians because it's more socially acceptable.
There are definitely fewer Christians in practice than in self-identification. People who have a general belief in God, think Jesus was a good guy, and go to church on Easter or Christmas Eve call themselves Christians because it's more socially acceptable.