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Ahoussney: /* Repentance */

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‎Repentance

Ahoussney: /* The nature of mankind */

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‎The nature of mankind

Ahoussney: /* The nature of mankind */

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Ahoussney at 20:09, 3 March 2015

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Ahoussney at 19:01, 2 March 2015

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Ahoussney at 19:00, 2 March 2015

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Ahoussney: /* The nature of mankind */

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‎The nature of mankind

Ahoussney: /* The fallen nature of man */

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 Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and [[Knowing God|character of God]], of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].)    [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two Great commandments; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."  and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])
-In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.
+In the context of [[Christian agroecology]], loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.
 ==Love for God==

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−	To admit to one's own sin is difficult; the natural inclination of a person is to hide his or her own flaws. Humans have an incredible capacity for self-deception, making the problem worse. Once a person acknowledges his or her own sin, however, humble repentance is the necessary response. This is simply to admit that you are a sinner and that [[banality of good\|sin is malignant]]	+	To admit to one's own sin is difficult; the natural inclination of a person is to hide his or her own flaws. Humans have an incredible capacity for self-deception, making the problem worse. Once a person acknowledges his or her own sin, however, humble repentance is the necessary response. This is simply to admit that you are a sinner and that [[banality of good\|sin is malignant]]. The simple act of acknowledging the seemingly obvious fact that you are not perfect must be accompanied by the understanding that ''this is a big deal'' in order to actually be repentance.

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 ==The nature of mankind==
-There has long been a debate as to whether people are fundamentally ''good'' or whether their nature is ''bad''. Despite the controversy there is a general consensus that "nobody's perfect". The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the Biblical conclusion that humans are "fallen." Regardless of whatever amount of good humans are capable of, because of [[the banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the "100% pure" standard required of them. Since nobody is able to meet this standard, all humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". The pride of people who see themselves as "righteous" is therefore misplaced. Because of the banality of good, the only appropriate posture towards one's own goodness is humility.
+There has long been a debate as to whether people are fundamentally ''good'' or whether their nature is ''bad''. Despite the controversy there is a general consensus that "nobody's perfect". The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the Biblical conclusion that humans are "fallen." Regardless of whatever amount of good humans are capable of, because of the [[banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the "100% pure" standard required of them. Since nobody is able to meet this standard, all humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". The pride of people who see themselves as "righteous" is therefore misplaced. Because of the banality of good, the only appropriate posture towards one's own goodness is humility.
 ===Repentance===
 To admit to one's own sin is difficult; the natural inclination of a person is to hide his or her own flaws. Humans have an incredible capacity for self-deception, making the problem worse. Once a person acknowledges his or her own sin, however, humble repentance is the necessary response. This is simply to admit that you are a sinner and that [[banality of good|sin is malignant]]

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−	The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the conclusion that humans are "fallen." ~~This is~~ because of [[the banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build~~. A small amount of poison can contaminate a well, but a vast amount of water is required to dilute it to the point of safety, and no amount of dilution can truly remove the poison~~. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the 100% standard required of them. Since ~~no-one~~ is able to meet this standard, humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". ~~Whether your glass contains only one drop~~ of ~~poison~~, ~~or if it contains 50% poison, it~~'s ~~result~~ is the ~~same~~, the ~~drinkers will end up equally dead~~.	+	There has long been a debate as to whether people are fundamentally ''good'' or whether their nature is ''bad''. Despite the controversy there is a general consensus that "nobody's perfect". The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the Biblical conclusion that humans are "fallen." Regardless of whatever amount of good humans are capable of, because of [[the banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the "100% pure" standard required of them. Since nobody is able to meet this standard, all humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". The pride of people who see themselves as "righteous" is therefore misplaced. Because of the banality of good, the only appropriate posture towards one's own goodness is humility.
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		+	===Repentance===
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		+	To admit to one's own sin is difficult; the natural inclination of a person is to hide his or her own flaws. Humans have an incredible capacity for self-deception, making the problem worse. Once a person acknowledges his or her own sin, however, humble repentance is the necessary response. This is simply to admit that you are a sinner and that [[banality of good\|sin is malignant]]

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 Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and [[Knowing God|character of God]], of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].)    [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two Great commandments; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."  and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])
-In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.
+In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.
 ==Love for God==

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−	Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and [[Knowing God\|character of God]], of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].) [[Jesus\|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two [[Great commandments~~]];~~; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])	+	Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and [[Knowing God\|character of God]], of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].) [[Jesus\|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two Great commandments; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])

	In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.		In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.

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−	Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and character of God, of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].) [[Jesus\|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two [[Great commandments]];; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])	+	Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and [[Knowing God\|character of God]], of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].) [[Jesus\|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two [[Great commandments]];; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])

	In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.		In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.

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	==The nature of mankind==		==The nature of mankind==

−	The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the conclusion that humans are "fallen" because of [[the banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build. A small amount of poison can contaminate a well, but a vast amount of water is required to dilute it to the point of safety, and no amount of dilution can truly remove the poison. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the 100% standard required of them. Since no-one is able to meet this standard, humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". Whether your glass contains only one drop of poison, or if it contains 50% poison, it's result is the same, the drinkers will end up equally dead.	+	The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the conclusion that humans are "fallen." This is because of [[the banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build. A small amount of poison can contaminate a well, but a vast amount of water is required to dilute it to the point of safety, and no amount of dilution can truly remove the poison. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the 100% standard required of them. Since no-one is able to meet this standard, humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". Whether your glass contains only one drop of poison, or if it contains 50% poison, it's result is the same, the drinkers will end up equally dead.

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 In entrusting his creation to mankind as an inheritance man ought to exert ownership and rulership over the earth.
-==The fallen nature of man==
+==The nature of mankind==
-The Christian view of God,
+The [[Bible]] teaches that all people, male and female, are, alone of all creation, made in the "image of God" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201:27&version=ESV; Genesis 1:27]) However, this beautiful image, which God calls "very good" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A31&version=ESV Genesis 1:31]) has become marred by the sinful, or fallen, nature of all people. The tension between the two aspects of humans as "very good" created beings who bear the image of God and also recognizing their incredible capacity to do and think evil things, taken together is resolved in the conclusion that humans are "fallen" because of [[the banality of good]], evil deeds carry much more weight than good ones; it is far easier to destroy than to build. A small amount of poison can contaminate a well, but a vast amount of water is required to dilute it to the point of safety, and no amount of dilution can truly remove the poison. This leads to the Christian concept of sin. The Bible teaches that all people sin and are falling short of the 100% standard required of them. Since no-one is able to meet this standard, humans are equally guilty before God of "missing the mark". Whether your glass contains only one drop of poison, or if it contains 50% poison, it's result is the same, the drinkers will end up equally dead.

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−	Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and character of God, of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8]. [[Jesus\|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two [[Great commandments]];; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." and "love your neighbor as yourself." [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34]	+	Christian '''''Ethics''''' center around the concept of Christian love. This is based on the nature and character of God, of whom the [[Bible]] says "God is love" ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4:8 1 John 4:8].) [[Jesus\|Jesus Christ]] taught that all Godly laws and all the teaching of the prophets which came before flow from the two [[Great commandments]];; “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." and "love your neighbor as yourself." ([https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&version=ESV Mark 12:28-34])

	In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.		In the context of Christian agroecology, loving God and neighbor are both expressed in [[creation care]], since God loves and blesses his creation, including the cosmos, the earth, and it's inhabitants; all living creatures.