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I have mentioned that I consider many
parts of Christian scripture to be dysfunctional for Christians and
society as a whole. Probably the most misinterpreted and misused
chapter, is Romans 1:17 through 2:3. (The chapter break is artificial).
It is obviously crucial to Christian dogma as it establishes the sinful
nature of Christians.
From
a marketing (proselytizing) point of view it creates the problem that
Christianity provides a solution for: Salvation. In the question the OP
responded to the lives of all (Christians) are wretched, and the only
redemption comes after death, (the first death) when some will be chosen
for some wonderful continued existence, and others "confounded" for
eternity. (Catholic formulation.)
In
the KJV 17: For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith
to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. -- For those
who don't (18-23) 24: Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness
through the lusts in their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies
between themselves. 1:25-2:3 is a long litany of what God gave them up
to. That is being human.
I
for one, and as I read the Synoptic Gospels Jesus agrees, have no
problem with being human. Jesus preaches to humans, exalting their
humanness, with all the issues of being human. Jesus and I part ways
in loving God anyway, even though according to Paul God cursed us with
humanness for not having faith.
That, in a nutshell is the problem I have with the Christian faith. Why would any rational human even consider it?
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