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Originally Posted by mage
Christianity promotes the idea that we are not only not responsible for our own actions, but that others can take responsiblity for our actions and that other people's actions can be held against us.
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While i respect your observations, i do ask that you keep in mind that this describes some of the problems with a subset of Christian theology. Not only are there major theologies that do not include atonement, but there are also atonement theologies that do not promote ideas of original sin. I assume that's what you're talking about when you say that other people's mistakes are held against you?
Just as example, my theology sees the Cross not as Jesus taking on the guilt or wrath to save, but rather to subject God's self to the violence of human systems. In the ressurection, God proclaims forgiveness, and offers a radical reconciliation that overcomes our efforts of violence. We're all complicit in systems that exclude, and create inequity...but we are continually offered a chance to begin a relationship with God and bring about change in our lives.