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Originally Posted by Ohio
Then I'm confused because Dave seems to be at odds with "fundamental" Christianity, and they have done more for the poor, the sick, the needy, and outcasts than any other religion in mankind's history. Who else has started hospitals, universities, faith-based initiatives, church outreach programs, discount clothing, Alcohol Anonymous, overseas missions, schools, etc. Without fundamental Christians burdened to translate the Bible, many indigenous languages would not even have a written form of communication.
If Dave cared so much for the "poor, the sick, the needy, and outcasts" he would welcome poster Paul Cox, and perhaps even tried to understand what he was saying.
But he didn't because he apparently can't.
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What has Paul Cox' posts have to do with feeding the homeless etc. I have already stated my disagreements with Bro Cox.
In regards to helping the poor etc I agree that Christians everywhere are a giving and caring group of people. I just have not seen the same emphasis from you or many others on this forum as to your caring about the poor, homeless etc. You just quote other groups who care. I know in my city our church is very involved with the Food Pantry to feed the needy, we are part of a county wide effort to feed the homeless every day, my wife has been involved in the Free Medical Clinic we offer to the homeless in our city. I could go on but my point is that you seem to care more about "right belief" than about people whereas Christ's emphasis in the NT was about the poor and needy. "Right belief" has an outcome and I don't care what you believe if you aren't actively involved in caring about the people in your area who are unfortunate then I don't understand your Christianity. Read your Bible: Matt 25:31-46; 2 Cor. 8:1-15; Acts 4:34-35; Acts 2:45; Phil. 4:16, 19; Titus 3:14; 1 John 3:17 and many more. Christianity is much more than you have made it to be. You seem to have a small Christ.