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Originally Posted by Indiana
AW, I have a couple of well-educated, culturally-diverse friends in Seattle who believe that by my being a Christian I have a "very narrow-minded scheme of things".
- that believing Jesus died and rose from the dead is believing a fairy tale; that believing the Bible, written by mere men, that believing Jesus actually lived (no one can prove it, you see), that not accepting other beliefs and appreciating their ways of life (Muslims and their Koran;Mormons; Buddhists, etc.) that not accepting gay marriage and life-style is having a "very narrow-minded scheme of things." They are serious and somewhat hurt that I could not be more open-minded. They think I have such a good heart and potential for doing good that I limit myself... (They are friends, but at arms length.)
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We all believe in something. Even atheists belief in something. As Christians our faith is in Christ and in the Bible. It is not that you are narrow-minded it is just aspects of our faith as pertaining to homosexuality, incest, etc is non-negotiable. Liberals may define it as being close-minded. Just read the book of Leviticus. In other areas such as receiving one another in Christ and in loving your neighbor as yourself, there is much to be open-minded about. Sorry to say, 15 years ago I was not very open-minded when it came to my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ apart from LC fellowship.