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A secular cult obsessed with abortion, sex, and #LGBT issues. (Original Post) Soph0571 Jun 2019 OP
What is or is not "Christian" is not determined by what Jesus did or didn't address. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #1
The fig tree likely wasn't even out of season. AtheistCrusader Jun 2019 #2
I think the No True Scotsman fallacy ought to be renamed. Mariana Jun 2019 #3

Act_of_Reparation

(9,116 posts)
1. What is or is not "Christian" is not determined by what Jesus did or didn't address.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 08:36 AM
Jun 2019

It is defined by what self-professed Christians believe, do, or accept as tradition.

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)
2. The fig tree likely wasn't even out of season.
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 10:30 AM
Jun 2019

The female fig tree only bears fruit twice a year. It's season is different than the male fig. (3x year)

Killing off all the female fig trees because they are 'unproductive' is not sound agricultural advice.

Mariana

(15,630 posts)
3. I think the No True Scotsman fallacy ought to be renamed.
Tue Jun 25, 2019, 02:53 PM
Jun 2019

We should call it the No True Christian fallacy instead.

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