This place is so WEIRD!

A person can only damage their own conscience by committing sin (or social faux pas). It is impossible to damage the conscience of another.

It does happen occasionally (which I regret), but I very rarely belittle other persons. However, I have no hesitation about belittling ideas that are contrabiblical, illogical, or just plain dumb. The problem is that many people cannot separate their ideas from their identity, and so they get offended when their ideas fall under criticism.

No, He did not.

He related being angry to murder. He did not relate intentionally belittling others to murder.

John stated, "Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer" (1 John 3:15) but belittling others is still not the same thing. It's careless, unkind, unnecessary, and often hurtful, but it's not the same thing as hatred.

Let's not confuse the issues and thereby promote error.

I hear what you're saying, but I learn nothing from being belittled, berated, and mocked. They're not offering anything.

As for debate, I'm not interested. I'd rather just share what I know; listen to what others have to share, and then talk about it. Debating, by nature, means that no one is likely to change their position, for the goal of debating is to win. I'm not here to win . . . I'm here to share what I have and receive what I don't have.

My mind is open. I am flexible . . . and willing to adapt and change. I'm certainly willing to be berated and belittled; in fact, a part of me finds it amusing, knowing that these people (or bots) would never say these things to my face. I am amused by cowards. That said, my eyes are open as well are my ears. But to engage with a person whose ears and eyes are not open . . . these people are easy to spot and I would rather not engage.

Matt. 5:21-22 y "You have heard that it was said to those of old, z 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable a to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that b everyone who is angry with his brother 1 will be liable a to judgment; whoever insults 2 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, 'You fool!' will be liable to c the hell 3 of fire.

Sorry. labeling others only earns hell fire.

Belittling and berating is not debate.

Not be long for what? Are you now adding threats to insults?

Really? So Paul is in hell then...

Galatians 2:11 When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

Galatians 3:! You foolish Galatians!

Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

I've always thought this site should be called "Christian Spat"

That's funny.

The fighting is continual. 24/7.

Is that to say "YOU" have mastered God's word and the rest of us should just shut up and listen? By what authority do you belittle ideas?

yes I feel it’s because we interpret rather than believe and let the Bible explain what it means

By what emotional state of mind do you only pretend to hate?

And how do we interpret? We look upon ourselves and use our behaviors to determine the meaning of Scripture. We need to let Scripture show us who we are and who we are not.

We will be known by our fruit. Pft . . . I ignored that idea during my pre-Transformed years. How shameful.

always welcome and I appreciate that you never get offended by scripture I wish we were all that way

lol this kind of thing and attitude is why people constantly argue.

Is it possible that we focus too much, and take way too much pride, in our own accumulated knowledge rather than God's will?

Or at least a portion of your reward in heaven... We are all guilty. Faith and forgiveness are God's gift, and a testament to His character.

And this particular forum, ‘Bicker and Debate’. 😎

MODs do their best. IMO there's a difference in people here. Some come for debate and know how to do that and walk away, still being friends. Then there are some who come with a message, and if you debate them, they totally lose it because they are trying to teach some special private message God gave only them. We just had someone here who believed they were completely sinless. When they were challenged, they went off the beam and got nasty with everyone who spoke to him. He was banned.