So what's to say...eh...forget it. I was going to open a can of worms but I'm not.

~Zoo

all hail the great and powerful amphorum de vermis

The point I was trying to get at is that much of the rules of christianity seem to come from acts, the letters and the old testament. These are all highly suspect because they're based on the words and actions of regular people who claimed godliness but didn't always act like it.

Jesus, from all accounts, acted godly. So why are the rules of those who weren't godly held on par with the one simple rule of Jesus (two technically, but let's not split hairs)?

Because the other 'rules' show you how to fulfil the one simple rule.

Really? You have must some interesting habits in your relationships, Jythier, if you find Revelations or Leviticus a guide to loving other people!

I suppose it really is true - everyone has their kink!

Revelations? I thought that was a book of prophecy, I don't remember any rules coming out of there... maybe the letters to the churches?

Leviticus: all this shit is an abomination unto you.

Revelations: you're all going to die.

There's some love right there.

~Zoo

The point I was trying to get at is that much of the rules of christianity seem to come from acts, the letters and the old testament. These are all highly suspect because they're based on the words and actions of regular people who claimed godliness but didn't always act like it.

We are never going to be perfect this side of eternity, not one of us. But as we get closer to God thru the process of sanctification we leave more and more of the world behind. The gap should be wider as we get to know God better. That's what we see in the Apostles. We see God take weak human beings and together with his word in their hearts and the Holy Spirit's indwelling we see new men emerging. That's why you see or hear so many that come to Christ tell how their lives were changed. Only the Word of God has the power to change lives in a way like no other. It cuts to the heart and quickens the soul.

Jesus, from all accounts, acted godly.

of course he did. He was God in the flesh. He was 100% God....something we can never be.

So why are the rules of those who weren't godly held on par with the one simple rule of Jesus (two technically, but let's not split hairs)?

Can you rephrase this question. Not sure I'm getting exactly what you're getting at here?

Zoo think of it this way.....these books you're talking about serve as a warning as to what will happen if you do thus and thus. Sort of like Adam and Eve. They were warned first before they made their choice.

Of course they were stupid...inherently and didn't listen. Try telling your dog a piece of meat is poisoned...chances are he's going to eat it regardless.

Leviticus is a bunch of crappy rules and Revelations is ultimate pain in the ass endtimes. I have to brush up on my zombie killing skills.

~Zoo