Comments on: Cast the first stone

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By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:41:22 +0000

Referring to your one point…we have to remember it is our dedicated politicians making our laws..then making amendments to get out of enforcing the laws.

Enjoyed your blog.

By: Shambo

Shambo — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:36:15 +0000

Phoebe,
Thanks for the excellent response. I have found that most people that consider themselves ‘religious’ refuse to engage in a discussion with anyone with a different point of view. Thanks – you’re a breath of fresh air.

Any religion that can’t stand up to a few common sense questions, isn’t much of a religion. Most organized religions are fearful of being questioned, with the Islamic faith being among the worst. Question anything Islamic and you may be issued a Fatwa. Question any part of Christianity, and you are merely a sinner. Different strokes…..

This blog had only one point. America holds itself up to be a ‘Christian’ nation, yet violation of only 2 out of the Ten Commandments violates U.S. law. That is hypocricy.

Anyway, it’s been a stimulating conversation – thank you for that.

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:19:39 +0000

Okay, I know you are waiting for my response…so here goes.

After reviewing the 10 Commandments, some argue that God is unjust for imposing a standard upon humanity that He knows we can’t fulfill. Doesn’t it seem awfully cruel for a loving God to condemn man for the evil that is inherently part of the human condition? The response to this perplexing question lies in Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus came to earth in order to reconcile this dilemma. Like the perfect lambs that were constantly sacrificed for the sins of Israel, Jesus was perfect and without blemish, because he was sinless. Like the lambs, He was sacrificed for the reparation of sins. Unlike the lambs, however, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ redeemed the sins of all humanity for all time. Unlike the lambs, Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead and conquered the power of sin for all humanity for all time. The Bible tells us why Christ had to become a sacrifice: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

For many, the 10 Commandments are symbols of condemnation that point to our faults and mistakes. Some feel so guilty that they believe God will never accept them. Others simply choose to reject God because His Law is impossible to obey. Ironically, the 10 Commandments were never given by God to condemn humanity, but rather, they were given to convict humanity. The 10 Commandments act as a mirror to “reflect” the condition of our souls. When we examine our life in light of the 10 Commandments, we realize our shortcomings and our need for redemption. Jesus Christ is our redeemer. Therefore, God gave the 10 Commandments not to condemn humanity, but to show us His love for us. For, “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

A hypocrite is not a person who commits some sins on occasion (all people commit sin occasionally), but someone who practices those sins on a routine basis. A Christian believes our sins will be forgiven.

Making my point of view in love… Remember, love one another… Love ya Shambo!