In his above message, Dan (reminds me) of
a version of, “hate the sin, while loving the sinner.”
On this forum, i do not doubt the sincerity of members’ views, and, i believe God highly values INTENT, over “simple” right-wrong of ever-imperfect human understanding
(our “filthy rags).
Isaiah 64:6
fwiw. i doubt this view is shared by all.
(i believe) Josh reminds of God’s scriptural imperatives to worship 1 True God, as stated in
(first commandments) both OT and NT, graphically illustrated with God’s loathing of
lukewarmness.
Rev 3:16
Right now, lots of people are thinking on these matters, puzzled, if not astonished, by Pope Francis’ words in Saudi Arabia:
“Does God want religious diversity? / Abu Dhabi text raises questions”
https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology ... -questions
What about Christian scriptural understanding? (As Josh seeks.)
Yes, the pope’s words are contemporary-western-feeling-friendly - - -
But, what do scriptures say?
Jesus said He came to divide.
Luke 12:51
Maybe moreso, i wonder about the
imam’s response, which may be flat-out rejection.
In the imam’s context, the pope’s words might be quite unwelcome and insulting?
Lots to pray about. To pray for God’s will, not our own.