Christian/Muslim Threadswhy brothers and sisters?Hi bro Kai replies: I agree, but this is were the balance comes in. These words are from Paul the apostle to the church in Corinth (1 Corinth 3), which involves Christian factions within a church. Thus, the phrase does not involve Christianity in relation to other religions. totzenberger wrote:
Kai replies: You are correct again, but none of these phrase in their context relate to Christianity as a religion versus other religions (Matthew 7). Thus again, I find a balance, but then again, who makes it? Of course we are to do the will of God, otherwise we disprove our faith as Christians. Of course we are not to judge others, however, the context seems more to imply a practical lifestyle of our daily encounters, than a interfaith dialogue. totzenberger wrote:
Kai replies: Well, believe me, we do pray for the Muslims, and the Hindues and the nominal Christians, etc, that they may gain a fuller understanding of Christ. But I think that your phrase here, involves universialism, that the death of Christ will initially save all; and that I see nowhere as a Biblical doctrine. No offence bro, truly I like your emphasis on peace and reconciliation, and I do believe that Christians need to focus on the reconciliation between humanity and even religions. So I can see where you are coming from, partly, especially when it comes to unity on the humanitarian basis, I agree. My only problem is the unity of inter-religious doctrines, and these differ greatly. Thus unless you vote for some kind of Pluralism which excludes doctrine and simply points to an eternal God-reality, your emphasis is redundant. But then if you do, its going to be rather impossible to make Christians and Muslims to strictly take your side. I do believe, and I have said so before, that what is happining on this forum is not the general approach Christians should take toward Muslims in their daily encounters or relationship and vice versa. Yet I believe that what we see here is necessary as well; the doctrinal issues, the problems and the debate has to be approached. And if it becomes aggressive, well, yeah, then I have to judge myself first, that I sometimes need to calm down and consider my true agenda as a Christian. To this I will be the first to apologize, whether it is to H2O, Sardab or Abdullah and even Abdurrahman Be blessed |
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