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In reply to the discussion: Hello, Religion Group members. [View all]trotsky
(49,533 posts)36. You want a cite? Fine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Identity
Fucked up from our view, but an interpretation of the bible nonetheless, and one that supports their beliefs. Keep your blinders on if you wish, but not acknowledging their theology as being grounded is a huge mistake, I think.
Then quit calling other Christians wrong. They're entitled to their own interpretation, and it's just as valid as yours.
Like British Israelites, Christian Identity (CI) adherents believe in Two House Theology, which makes a distinction between the Tribe of Judah and the Ten Lost Tribes.[39] However the major difference between British Israelism and CI is that British Israelites have always maintained that Jews are descended from the tribe of Judah.[40] In contrast, while also maintaining a Two House distinction, Christian Identity proponents believe that the true lineal descendants of Judah are not contemporary Jews, but are instead White Europeans whose ancestors settled mainly in Scotland, Germany, and other European nations, alongside the House of Israel. In short, Christian Identity adherents believe that instead of modern-day Jews, the true descendents of the Houses of Israel and Judah are the modern-day Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, Germanic, Nordic, and kindred peoples.[39][41] Some CI scholars teach the belief that many contemporary Jews are the descendants of Cain, citing Genesis 3:15, John 8:44 and 1 John 3:12 in support of their position; they also teach that Cain was the spawn of Satan.[42]
Fucked up from our view, but an interpretation of the bible nonetheless, and one that supports their beliefs. Keep your blinders on if you wish, but not acknowledging their theology as being grounded is a huge mistake, I think.
Interpretation for religious freedom was settled in the First Amendment.
Then quit calling other Christians wrong. They're entitled to their own interpretation, and it's just as valid as yours.
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I don't read the old testament often - just glance through it ocasionly. Too much killing and wars.
demosincebirth
May 2019
#16
It'd be nice if all Christians could agree on one interpretation of the bible, yes.
trotsky
May 2019
#23
In the OP, you claim to have a definitive interpretation of what the bible says.
trotsky
May 2019
#29