God Vs. Armenia
#1
Posted 13 September 2003 - 09:51 PM
#2
Posted 13 September 2003 - 11:00 PM
I see that you first quote a man that murdered Armenians now you are trying to make being an Armenian is not important.
#3
Posted 14 September 2003 - 03:36 AM
#4
Posted 14 September 2003 - 08:25 AM
Did the Ottoman Armenians benefited by worshiping God?
#5
Posted 14 September 2003 - 09:41 AM
#6
Posted 14 September 2003 - 11:18 AM
I quoted a murderer???? are you serious I don't think you understand me, or you are taking me for someone else.That depends on which God Armenia is much more important then the God you worship.
I see that you first quote a man that murdered Armenians now you are trying to make being an Armenian is not important.
#7
Posted 14 September 2003 - 11:21 AM
I believe had the Armenians worshipped God and followed Christian principles either there would be no Ottoman empire, or Armenia would be big and strong and not part of it.Did the Ottoman Armenians benefited by worshiping God?
Even during the Ottomans if the leadership/intelligencia/the businesspeople were not selfish they would have cared about the ordinary provincial Armenians and establish unity, national self-conscousness and that would lead to a defensive mindset, maybe even revolutionary mindset. Anything would be better than just dying without knowing why they are dying. It is a mistake to think that Christian principles lead one to let killed. Christianity is a religion of life, not death... Well, this is not exactly what your post is about but has to do a lot with our widely accepted misconception. And to be more precise to your post, God cares about us much more than we do. We can understand our best interests only by worshipping God.
Edited by Sasun, 14 September 2003 - 12:19 PM.
#8
Posted 14 September 2003 - 11:40 AM
I can see what you mean being an atheist. As a believer I think if everyone or most in a society practice Christian principles (by that I mean what Christ has told) then everyone will benefit. For example, if Armenia's leadership cared about their fellow Armenians, big or small, they would not be selfish and would stand together for the common interests. Istead of that, they were selfishly pursuing their own interests and revolting against the king, competing with each other, or doing similar things. As a result we lost our independence. This is just one example.Atheist here, but I think they are unrelated. God is for personal, patriotism is for the present and for the future.
#9
Posted 02 May 2004 - 12:43 AM
Did the Ottoman Armenians benefited by worshiping God?
Domino, what do you mean by Ottoman Armenian????? I know Eastern and Western Armenian.... is it new type? I think those two words are Oxymorons.....
#10
Posted 02 May 2004 - 02:54 AM
I think Armenia's interest is higher than Gods, mainly because God's interest is his own, while our interests rest in restoring our nation to its earlier glory.
However, there is not enough information to give a satisfactory answer because how do we compare the importance of each interest to one another, when we do not if a God exists nor do we know what his ultimate goal is?
Edited by Vigil, 31 May 2004 - 04:51 AM.
#11
Posted 02 May 2004 - 09:57 AM
I must disagree.
Though certainly not always the case, a lot of priests encouraged their people to not fight back, because 'that would make us as bad as them' and told them to trust in God. Well, they did, and we all know what happened then don't we...
#12
Posted 02 May 2004 - 03:27 PM
Yes you are right that there were such cases but I don't think that's what Christ has taught. Self-defence doesn't make one as bad as the attackers. Heroism is something different - if you have to die defending your country that's a Christian thing in my opinion, not at all a sin. But to stand and do nothing proves no Christian values. Why be a Christian if all you do is stand and let your enemies kill you? Anyone can do it without any religion. Buddhism explicitly says not to respond to violence even if you are going to be killed, it is the principle of absolute non-violence. Whereas in Christ's teachings there is 'turn the other cheek' principle which does not necessarily mean let them kill you with everyone else who depends on you and hopes you will defend them.
I am not at all sure that what those priests have said not to fight back is a true Christian principle. Of course, one must trust in God. But does that mean not to do anything to preserve your life? Why then we work to earn a living but don't trust God that he will feed us while we are idle.
Well, we do trust in God. In that we trust that if we work there will be a living and we will survive, if we defend ourselves against the enemy then we will go on living, if we follow religion then there will be benefits promised by God, etc. To follow ones religion and be a good Christian one must be alive in the first place
Just some thoughts, some things are just not straightforward and clear.
#13
Posted 02 May 2004 - 09:23 PM
After its time, the christian faith will lead directly to the beheading of all who do not accept the anti-christ, the mark of the beast. I do not think you guys know enough about the bible about God, not just whosever God, but the true God depicted in the Bible. I do not want to sound boastfull or errogant here, dont take this the wrong way and as usualy attack my principles and views and blunt statemetns.
We will see with time. Some of us wont be as fortunate as to not know the real truth. It is said, Woe to those who know the good news, and knowingly forsake my kingdom. And God willing some of us are fortunate enough to know and beleive...
good riddens
#14
Posted 02 May 2004 - 10:24 PM
Maybe I was not clear enough when making the poll but that's what I had in mind.
#15
Posted 02 May 2004 - 10:27 PM
Maybe I was not clear enough when making the poll but that's what I had in mind.
Your point was clear. And i hope my was also.
Dont think i dont like my homeland. I love it more than one can show here in America...
Sasun, i agree with the fourth choice. But the 2nd choice stands above that.. for me..
#16
Posted 02 May 2004 - 10:42 PM
Dont think i dont like my homeland. I love it more than one can show here in America...
Sasun, i agree with the fourth choice. But the 2nd choice stands above that.. for me..
Yes, I see now
#17
Posted 02 May 2004 - 10:54 PM
great
#18
Posted 03 May 2004 - 05:40 PM
Edited by Vigil, 31 May 2004 - 04:54 AM.
#19
Posted 03 May 2004 - 05:46 PM
why not?
#20
Posted 03 May 2004 - 08:51 PM
Isn't that a form of suicide?
Edited by Vigil, 31 May 2004 - 04:54 AM.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users