Just Ice
Just Ice answered

what do you do in my coutry [sic]?Assuming you mean "what would you be doing in my country?" I expect, if I'm free to do so, I'd be doing what I'm doing now, attempting to engage in an exchange of ideas with open minded people.

Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson answered jellybean clouds' question

Actually it refers to the doctrine in theology concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ.

It's why we refer to original sin as a "happy fault."  The redemption wrought by the God-man has elevated those in grace above what would have been due to the … Read more

Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren answered jellybean clouds' question

It is the threat of the impending mythical "Stick" in the Christian belief's "Carrot and Stick" or "Reward and Retribution" pitch to make the decision to follow (believe in) THEIR God . . . Versus the many others.

The threat of "Reaping what you Sow" in this life transfers over to eternal Payment in regards … Read more

Just Ice
Just Ice answered Max Glazer's question

*controversial question* If god hates gay people, why did he create them?============================================================

1- Did God create gay people? Surely we're told that God created Adam and Eve [not Adam and Steve] and it is these two [Adam and Eve I mean] who were told to go forth and multiply. [There would of course have been no … Read more

mary adam
mary adam answered Max Glazer's question

The bible states that laying with a man as you would a women is an abomination (taboo), an act or custom of other nations abhorrent to God, one of many.

In Genesis women is taken from mans side, hence when a man and woman come together in marriage (joining) they become one. Same as intercourse when … Read more

Darik Majoren
Darik Majoren answered Max Glazer's question

So the concept that God is creating humans, or at the very least humanistic characters is one that makes little to no sense.

What you are, and what you become is based off of Genetics, Environment and Experiences both good and bad.

There are many diverse "mind-sets" that come about, and those three contributing factors … Read more