I'm sorry that you both (Rekna & asaris) typed lengthy responses based on a misinterpretation of what I typed. On a second read, I do see how it's possible that it be translated that way, and I apologize for not being clearer. It is amusingly relevant though on a thread that is somewhat about translation and interpretation. Hope nobody went out and started a religion based on what I said in my last post.
What I meant was, that if and individual that is a self-professed Christian does not view the "obvious" sins as sinful, then
that individual will not treat them as sins and "deal" with them accordingly (i.e. avoidance, repentance, etc).
As to 1 Cor 5:5, I'm wondering if that verse wasn't used in things like the Salem witch burnings, because that's definitely one interpretation that crossed my mind. "deliver such a one to Satan
(-->hell-->fire) for the destruction of the flesh
(by fire), that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus."
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Originally Posted by tecoyah
There is no reason, In my opinion, to limit my spiritual growth to the teachings of a single path or manifestation of what we refer to as God. I find it likely there have been many Avatars on this Earth, and the Christ is but one of them.
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That seems like a good idea,
except John 14:6 seems to state (in just about any translation), that Jesus did not agree with you.