jerryR34 Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 0 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 588 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 82 Days Won: 2 Joined: 11/22/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/12/1969 Share Posted May 19, 2014 From my readings through the bible, egalitarianism is frowned upon it the bible. Verses like slaves obey your masters and render unto Cesar inform us that some are born into higher roles than others - almost like the cast system in India. I'm interested to know how many of you out there would be for a totaly egalitarian society here on earth, or do you believe that God always intended some to be subservient to others by birth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Zion* Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 154 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3,245 Content Per Day: 0.78 Reputation: 2,397 Days Won: 9 Joined: 12/09/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/11/1984 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 683 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,128 Content Per Day: 2.00 Reputation: 1,352 Days Won: 54 Joined: 02/03/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/07/1952 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And therein lies the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.82 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted May 19, 2014 The jury is still out for me on this one.I will have to think about it some more. Egalitarianism Egalitarianism is a trend of thought in political philosophy. An egalitarian favors equality of some sort: People should get the same, or be treated the same, or be treated as equals, in some respect. Ok.... Is this going to really work in the Christian world?Yes,we as Christians are supposed to love our neighbor.But what about the very,very mean person who is calling you all kinds of four letter words and is evil who is an atheist?Is this really Biblical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Zion* Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 154 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3,245 Content Per Day: 0.78 Reputation: 2,397 Days Won: 9 Joined: 12/09/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/11/1984 Share Posted May 19, 2014 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Egalitarianism (fromFrench égal, meaning "equal")—or, rarely,equalitarianism[1][2]—is a trend of thought that favors equality for all people. Egalitarian doctrines maintain that all humans are equal in fundamental worth or social status, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-seeker Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 0 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 589 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 42 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/06/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted May 19, 2014 From my readings through the bible, egalitarianism is frowned upon it the bible. Verses like slaves obey your masters and render unto Cesar inform us that some are born into higher roles than others - almost like the cast system in India. I'm interested to know how many of you out there would be for a totaly egalitarian society here on earth, or do you believe that God always intended some to be subservient to others by birth. The Bible is definitely not a pinnacle of democracy, though it does overlap with some democratic elements. As far as egalitarianism, that term is typically restricted to relations between husband and wife. The rules laid down in the Bible regarding slaves does not mean that slavery was an ideal. The emancipation was certainly not a violation of Biblical egalitarianism. But yes, the Bible does not encourage anarchy. This is far from the cast system of Hinduism--in which one's place in life is rooted in the fabric of the cosmos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-seeker Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Removed from Forums for Breaking Terms of Service Followers: 0 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 589 Content Per Day: 0.16 Reputation: 42 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/06/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted May 19, 2014 Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And therein lies the answer! However, Paul (and the rest of the N.T.) hardly panders to feminist demands. How does one reconcile those texts with this one? clb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enoob57 Posted May 19, 2014 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 35 Topic Count: 99 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 41,135 Content Per Day: 7.98 Reputation: 21,432 Days Won: 76 Joined: 03/13/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/27/1957 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) I just got through answering this in another postPhil 2:5-115 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God,did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation,taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found inappearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even thedeath of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name whichis above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven,and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confessthat Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.NKJV Form has absolutely no regard with God... however essence is everything. If a King and also Godly -then thatperson will see his form as king of no regard but his duty to honor and glorify God as his purpose in that form.So also the servant as well, if Godly, will see his place with the same importance as to bring glory within hispresent form to God. This so beautifully displayed in our Lord Jesus while here! Love, Steven Edited May 20, 2014 by enoob57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 ....slaves obey your master.... ~ Yeap "Anyone who isn't with me opposes me, and anyone who isn't working with me is actually working against me. Luke 11:23 (NLT) Sin Is Such A Harsh Mistress For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIT) ~ Want To Be For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 (NLT) Free? Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. John 8:34-36 (NLT) Believe “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (ESV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuftWaffle Posted May 21, 2014 Group: Senior Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 820 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 261 Days Won: 7 Joined: 01/09/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted May 21, 2014 From my readings through the bible, egalitarianism is frowned upon it the bible. Verses like slaves obey your masters and render unto Cesar inform us that some are born into higher roles than others - almost like the cast system in India. I'm interested to know how many of you out there would be for a totaly egalitarian society here on earth, or do you believe that God always intended some to be subservient to others by birth. Seeing that you're often involved in the scientific discussions, may I ask why in your view humans should be treated equally (if that is your view)? Does science inform you that humans should be treated equally, or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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