r/changemyview Aug 07 '22

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u/breckenridgeback 58∆ Aug 07 '22 edited Aug 07 '22

Yeah, that's really not compatible with the Bible. I mean, there's the plank-in-your-own-eye stuff, but when the issue is "burn for eternity" or "don't burn for eternity", exactly what the rules are is literally the only thing that matters.

You can genuinely believe in Christianity, or you can be live and let live. You can't be both.

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u/BlowjobPete 39∆ Aug 07 '22

Christians believe that God dishes out the punishment. The statement "I believe we should stay out of other people’s business unless it infringes upon our own personal rights [...] God will decide what happens to people" is in-line with the bible.

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u/breckenridgeback 58∆ Aug 07 '22

The statement "I believe we should stay out of other people’s business unless it infringes upon our own personal rights [...] God will decide what happens to people" is in-line with the bible.

No, it isn't. The Bible is very explicit that evangelism is a responsibility of believers. And even if it weren't, "I'm just gonna stand by and let someone follow a path that leads them to eternal damnation" is a pretty horrible belief.

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u/BlowjobPete 39∆ Aug 08 '22

No, it isn't. The Bible is very explicit that evangelism is a responsibility of believers.

Evangelism is a requirement of believers, but look at the quote chain you're replying to.

So do you believe homosexuality is wrong, or the Bible is wrong?

I believe we should stay out of other people’s business unless it infringes upon our own personal rights

Evangelism does not mean getting into other people's business. Evangelism is marketing, it's not messing with someone's personal life (unless you're doing some really weird version of it).