Are Christians trying to make forward progress by walking backwards?

Question

Forward progress by walking backwards is a metaphor for using the bible to deal with issues in the modern era. Only secular people are making forward progress whilst walking forwards, right? Because secular people aren't bogged down with primitive superstitions and meaningless rituals, wouldn't you agree?

Answer 1

I believe in God, and do not adhere to any 1 religion.



The walking backwards part is the fact that many fundamentalists refuse to confront the day with hard facts, which are facts of this life, this world, and our universe.



The various scriptures of all of the world's religions contain words of wisdom; but they also contain absurd things too.



If you view the New Testament with an objective point of view, it makes for intriguing literature and contains a great deal of stories and ideas.



In the end, it is our obligation as human beings to be humane to one another, and to love God; to love one another and love God; but we must progress given facts that we know today, that were unknown thousands of years ago.

Answer 2

hi :) of course! XD pass on an escalator, haha XD And pass on one that is going down, and you could walk up it, and you will by no potential get to the main marvelous (except you unquestionably run rather quickly, lol). And that way, you're walking forward and backward on the comparable time, lol =P

Answer 3

No, I disagree.



You just said primitive superstitions and meaningless rituals but you didn't give any specific examples. If you are referring to God's laws, statues, commandments, and judgments, please let me know which ones are primitive, superstitious, meaningless, and are rituals. Everything God does or has his servants do has a purpose and it is good for man. I cannot answer other than no unless you give me some specifics.



Peace in Jesus name.

Answer 4

I think they want to go back to the old ways where their dumb a*sses were in control and people never spoke against their moronic beliefs, I am happy to say things will never be that way again and Christianity will soon die. Good day to you :)

Answer 5

That is what is so great about the bible. It is relevant even in today's society. I am neither bogged down with superstitions, nor meaningless rituals.

Answer 6

Because a method is old does not make it invalid.



Having said that, you make a good point that being bound by rules that were culturally current a couple of thousand years ago is hardly sensible.

And yes, it is also fair to say that having archaic rules can be a drag on progress.

Answer 7

sometimes. but other times they try to make the bible fit to match society. It's getting harder and harder as society is evolving culturally and technically.

Answer 8

Doesnt matter if christians are facing back from the destination.

Answer 9

Christianity isn't about superstitions. The Bible is a historical document, yes, but like and even more than any history, it can be, and is applied to today everyday. We Christians know the Lord, the Bible is our map. So, no, we are not walking backwards, but bringing faith forward with us.

Answer 10

Sideways.

Answer 11

Hello precious Desiree.. :o)



What constitutes a ritual..Doing the same thing over and over again does it not.. :o)



Does not waking up each and everyday going to work, coming home..cooking supper etc..constitute a ritual..



I do not pray to God the same way, or the same time everyday..it is different for me..It is all in the Lord's calling..



Many times I will be a the store, when the Lord asks me to smile at someone who looks down..There has not been one time they have not smiled back.. :o)



Being a Christian for me, is not to be stuck in the same old grind (ritual) each and everyday..It is too do something for someone else, lend an ear, give a ride, buy someone in need a bag of groceries..etc..



Sweet Desiree if that is moving backwards..then I would not want to be in the same old (ritual) of not smelling the roses, but just looking at the thorns.. :o(





The above is said with only Love & respect for you..





In Jesus Most Precious Name..

With Love..In Christ.. :o)





((((((( HUGS )))))))

Answer 12

Christians do not walk backwards. It is amazing the timelessness of the Word of God. It is not God who has abandoned modern society, but modern society has abandoned God. Why? Due to our advances in science and medicine, we believe we are "self sufficient". We no longer need God, the same God who holds all things together by the might of His power.



Should the earth shift a mere fraction off its axis, we humans, with all our collective wisdom and power, would watch in horror as our planet disintegrated before our eyes.



Just how tough are we humans really?

Answer 13

Indeed, it's now AD--->only goes one way, fwd unto the end,

is already written and notably the end of law, once and for all.



Christians having plural <--BC|AD--> ways are doublemindead;

And even the Narrow Way of Broad<--|-->Narrow ways isn't life,

but notably only "leadeth unto life", by "go on unto perfection",

and go on (forward: usward: Godward) requires "leaving" ways.

Such is to say put off laws to put on grace that's void of laws.

Such is to say put off old ways to put on a new and living way.



Usward is neither of them vs them, neither of them vs us, but one: us.

Man is neither of children vs children having side effects of sides wars.

The More Excellent Way is neither Broad nor Narrow mindead.

Above, of Under/Above (Gen 1:6-8), is neither of Left vs Right wars.

Charity never fails is put on "above" feuding & forgiving one another.

Free is neither of servants vs servants having their sides wars.

The Third Day (Last Day) is neither Time Past nor Last Days.



Time Past<--BC|AD-->Last Days--->The Third Day (Last Day).

Answer 14

I see no superstitions in Christianity. There are no meaningless rituals here. There is, however, faith and baptism. These are the marks of a faithful Christian. I have no issues with walking under ladders or having a black cat as a pet.

Answer 15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imMKfLcAq_k