#christian posts

It is true that to become an atheist, all you have to do is read the bible, I guess

@postingtime2 I asked you to cite specific scriptures, not just give untrue generalizations which all atheists do when they have no ability to prove what they’re trying to claim. Nice try but until you actually can prove your argument, there’s no discussion here.

I'm listening to All Things Reconsidered - The Evangelical Black Sheep? and this question was just posed and I feel excited, hopeful, and illuminated all at the same time.

Because what if it does? That changes everything.

I've been reading up on this theory of atonement called Recapitulation that really gives me hope for my own faith in Christ.

In the recapitulation view of the atonement, Christ is seen as the new Adam who succeeds where Adam failed. Christ undoes the wrong that Adam did and, because of his union with humanity, leads humankind on to eternal life (including moral perfection).

I have never heard this theory of atonement until this year despite spending my whole life (I'm in my mid-20s) inside the church. I wish I had heard it sooner. I first encountered it via a tiktok and I immediately saved it for future research. I am excited to learn more.

Today's Reminder: Where God guides, He provides.

Source: 4319.CO Instagram

say you made art. art was your passion and being an artist was a major part of your personality.

say someone else used to make art. they had a really horrible experience, which coloured their thoughts and feelings regarding artistry. maybe it was a community or teacher, or maybe they didn’t just didn’t like it. maybe they realized that the man-made structure of religion was not all good. say they shouted it from the rooftops (metaphorically) at any chance they got. “i hate art! art is a mental illness! anyone who participates in ANY kind of art is mentally ill!” you would think that person was sad and bitter, that they had been hurt many times. the right thing to do would be to show them kindness, to show them gentleness. (i must say that i can only offer a christian perspective, as i am a christian. my life has not been violently impacted because of my faith, which is widely-held in my community. antitheism hurts, sure, but it’s not going to cause violence toward me, unlike islamophobic or anti-semetic antitheism)

to my fellow christians: when encountering an antitheist or antitheistic beliefs, it’s important we respond with respect and love. too often, especially in my own life, anger is prevalent and not love. treat everyone like God’s beloved children, because everyone is God’s beloved child.

at the same time, do not justify hate. instead, calmly question it.

i had an encounter with an antitheist tonight, and while i don’t want to re-hash the details of it, i got quite angry. i should have ignored it, or at least treated it with kindness and respect.  however, the lesson i am grateful to God for. i want to hold everyone in love, with that same respect and care afforded to me. i pray that we can all do that. tbh, think it would just be better for everyone. as always, my thoughts come from a white, middle-class, settler, christian perspective. if i’ve said something you disagree or find fault with, feel free to take it up with me. remember that you are loved infinitely by The Most High.  Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)