climate catastrophe

[rickyb]

I never said that. Simply read the verses and that's all it's saying. It doesn't address whether slavery is right or not, only how you should be when working for someone

It clearly says how you should be

 

[vantexan]

Without looking up wat my ministers say about this, are you saying slavery is loving thy neighbour?

Under slavery have masters followed this typically?

Christianity spread like wildfire through the Roman world because no matter what position you were in life you had to treat others with love, dignity, and respect. That did more to change their world than all the violent protests and revolts would ever do.

 

[rickyb]

Christianity spread like wildfire through the Roman world because no matter what position you were in life you had to treat others with love, dignity, and respect. That did more to change their world than all the violent protests and revolts would ever do.

I just see ppl going to church which is less and less btw. Not much else

 

[tourists24]

It clearly says how you should be

it sure does

 

[vantexan]

I just see ppl going to church which is less and less btw. Not much else

Do you follow them around and document everything they're doing? Do you get inside their heads? You make a lot of assumptions about people. Seems to be if they aren't doing what YOU want then they aren't pure like you.

 

[rickyb]

it sure does

And yet its frequently violated

 

[rickyb]

Do you follow them around and document everything they're doing? Do you get inside their heads? You make a lot of assumptions about people. Seems to be if they aren't doing what YOU want then they aren't pure like you.

Seems like its not working...

 

[tourists24]

I just see ppl going to church which is less and less btw. Not much else

That's what I see also. It doesn't make Christ any different, only people.

 

[tourists24]

And yet its frequently violated

again,,,,, you are correct

 

[vantexan]

Seems like its not working...

No, YOU think it's not working because the utopia you envision is a fantasy.

 

[rickyb]

No, YOU think it's not working because the utopia you envision is a fantasy.

I dont see a lot of action on behalf of the church

 

[tourists24]

I dont see a lot of action on behalf of the church

take care of yourself first and then worry about the church. Your soul is more important than what any church is.

 

[vantexan]

I dont see a lot of action on behalf of the church

That's because you think churches exist to fight against capitalism. I got a firsthand look at what a lot of churches are doing in their communities when I was living in my car. There's a lot of great things being done by very dedicated people.

 

[rickyb]

That's because you think churches exist to fight against capitalism. I got a firsthand look at what a lot of churches are doing in their communities when I was living in my car. There's a lot of great things being done by very dedicated people.

I havent seen anything in the news besides reformist soup kitchens

Dan berrigan was harrassed by church authorities

 

[tourists24]

I havent seen anything in the news besides reformist soup kitchens

Dan berrigan was harrassed by church authorities

Salvation comes first, then find a good church whose motives are about serving Christ first and foremost. It's not easy to find a place to trust. I've been looking for almost 3 years now since I've moved after retiring. So for now I stay with the church I've been with for over 17 years because I trust them most

 

[vantexan]

I havent seen anything in the news besides reformist soup kitchens

Dan berrigan was harrassed by church authorities

So you think churches all over the country helping families with food banks, etc don't exist because you haven't seen it in the news? Really? Do you actually ever think of anything that Nader or Hedges hasn't said?

 

[rickyb]

So you think churches all over the country helping families with food banks, etc don't exist because you haven't seen it in the news? Really? Do you actually ever think of anything that Nader or Hedges hasn't said?

Thats not confronting the power elite

 

[vantexan]

Thats not confronting the power elite

That's what they're supposed to do, not challenge the authorities (except when the authorities are harming people). And by harming I mean like the Nazis rounding up Jews and others, that sort of thing.

 

[Over70irregs]

Experts warn of devastating new trend that could soon affect the value of millions of homes: 'Slowed down our adaptation'

"Nearly $1.5 trillion in asset losses."

www.yahoo.com

 

[Doublestandards]

First thing I looked up without even searching much. And oh my, your masters, even more than an employer

Ephesians 6:5-9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, Servants, be obedient unto them t

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and...

www.bible.com

What if the “masters” tell you to do something that is immoral?

How is Wal-Mart not loving their workers? You seem to think Wal-Mart can work them all 25 hours a week, pay them $100k a year, give them two months off and have company paid healthcare. And I bet if Wal-Mart did that, which they can't, you'd still be unhappy. The problem is you Ricky, not capitalism.

Alright let’s not get crazy here, I see what you’re both saying, but Walmart could definitely pay and treat their workers better