Are ALL Cultures Equal?

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Culture is not race,saying all cultures are not equal does a racist make.

ALL CULTURES ARE NOT EQUAL!


The the antebellum culture of the southern portion of the United States was not an example of true Christianity and love.

The culture that praises abortion is not equal to one that prohibits abortion.

The culture of the Canaanites included burning their babies alive.

The culture of many third world countries include the worship of animals and perverse sexual rites.

It's akin to the sin of, "I-don't-know-the-word-but-it-includes-the-thought-that-my-way-to-Heaven-is-good-and-your-way-to-Heaven-is-good-and-we-will-all-arrive-to-the-same-destination-- Heaven.

The devil is a liar!!!

Some cultures glorify God, some cultures don't acknowledge God, and some cultures hate God!!!

Then how are we using the word culture?

The drug culture in today's America has had a devastating affect on all races of Americans, but especially the impoverished Blacks. Is this a good culture?

The Mob culture of Chicago, and Boston-- oh yeah, real good cultures to be a part of!

Lactobacillus bulgaricus and necrotizing fasciitis-- choose the culture you'd rather have with your morning granola!

[MarcBee]

Equal means "the same," so how could any two cultures be equal? Perhaps what is meant is, "Are different cultures equally valuable?" But this is about like asking "Whose mother is the BEST?" Sure, we could devise an objective description of the perfect mom, but in the end, your mother is "the best" for you, and my mother is the best for me, (excepting the obvious exceptions.)

One criterion of relative value may be to apply the principle, "To whom much is given, much is required." And by that value, American culture may be among the worst, (not historically, but presently.)
SOS

[Tyk]

Originally Posted by Ron

All cultures have pluses & minuses.

That is my take!

One is not superior to the other.

JMHO

I agree with half of this =P
+ and -
but

Some definitely have huge draw backs, because it hampers there ability to see the salvation of Christ. Just as some, actually makes it easier.

[Tyk]

Originally Posted by 1399

ALL CULTURES ARE NOT EQUAL!


The the antebellum culture of the southern portion of the United States was not an example of true Christianity and love.

The culture that praises abortion is not equal to one that prohibits abortion.

The culture of the Canaanites included burning their babies alive.

The culture of many third world countries include the worship of animals and perverse sexual rites.

It's akin to the sin of, "I-don't-know-the-word-but-it-includes-the-thought-that-my-way-to-Heaven-is-good-and-your-way-to-Heaven-is-good-and-we-will-all-arrive-to-the-same-destination-- Heaven.

The devil is a liar!!!

Some cultures glorify God, some cultures don't acknowledge God, and some cultures hate God!!!

Then how are we using the word culture?

The drug culture in today's America has had a devastating affect on all races of Americans, but especially the impoverished Blacks. Is this a good culture?

The Mob culture of Chicago, and Boston-- oh yeah, real good cultures to be a part of!

Lactobacillus bulgaricus and necrotizing fasciitis-- choose the culture you'd rather have with your morning granola!

Aren't you voting Obo?

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Tyk

I agree with half of this =P
+ and -
but

Some definitely have huge draw backs, because it hampers there ability to see the salvation of Christ. Just as some, actually makes it easier.

And a lot who have had a greater opportunity to know Christ have squandered it!

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Tyk

Aren't you voting Obo?

Abortion is not the "hot button" issue it used to be for me because it is clear to me that America will NEVER outlaw abortion completely.

I'm not sure we should.

If I was voting, I would vote for Sen. Obama.

When listening to his words concerning abortion, it is clear to me that he does not "praise" abortion.

[Tyk]

Originally Posted by Ron

And a lot who have had a greater opportunity to know Christ have squandered it!

No doubt.

Doesn't change the ease of the opportunity to spread the gospel.