Exactly. Accepting God is a choice. You chose to accept him, and obviously others chose not to.
And yet, because these people did not make the same choice as you, you immediately declare them as immoral, without question.
Without accpetance of God, the notion of morality becomes subjective and open to interpretation, it collapses upon itself.
Doesn't mean that non-religious people can't do good, but they don't do good for the right reasons. But as you say, these are my beliefs, and I am not trying to press them upon others.
And again, as you say, we are "destined" to sin and commit evil. The one point we are taught as a Christian is forgiveness. The ability to stand in front of them and forgive them of their wrongs. And yet you seem so incapable of this.
How so? I don't quite agree with you here. I don't hold anything against people who have different and even conflicting beliefs as I do, nor do I try and hold peoples misdeeds or beliefs (or lack thereof) against them.
To be forgiven (or seek forgiveness) however, one must repent, and admit their transgressions.
Whats more, I am simply another sinner, unless someone has done something against me personally (IDK steal something of mine, or assualt me etc.) they shouldn't be seeking forgiveness from me. Redemtion is found through Christ.
You quite easily let go of your own wrongs as you say, and yet, you somehow deny others of their own rights as a human for forgiveness. How is this in line with everything that you are taught?
I disagree. I don't let go of my wrongs at all. I believe I am as much a force of evil in this world as any other person. Simply because I am Christian does not put me in a seperate category to you or anyone else.
What it does mean however, is that I accept my imperfections for what they are, and do not take pride in sin, nor do I choose to sin unless overcome by my temptations (which I try to resist ofc).
There will always be people on either side of the line. What does that matter? We should be able to accept our commonalities and coexist peacefully. We can sit here all day and quibble, but where does that get us? It only instills anger into the other, and that is pointless.
Disagreement does not necesarily lead to animosity. People can disagree, and even argue vehmently with each other, but still respect each others beliefs. I'm not trying to stir trouble, if that is what you're implying (I don't think it is, but it might be).
Besides, everyone loves a good debate
