Christian Gaslighting. Their vs Our Views About Sin
Today, I read a post where a Christian fundamentalist tried to negate a valid criticism. That criticism can be found here: [ link ] He attempted this by misrepresenting that criticism and also by misrepresenting his own theology. He said this: "Think this through. Try to see how there might not be a contradiction at all. There are two people, both of whom are sinners. One struggles against his tendency to sin by appealing to Christ's mercy, forgiveness, and strength so that he may overcome and manage sin. But the other simply enjoys sin and turns against God, claiming that her sin is not sin. She persistently declares that the God Who convicts of sin does not exist. All are sinners, but one turned from God because she wanted to sin. No contradiction, and we see here, yet again, the defect in public schools, wherein logic and critical thinking are no longer taught." -------- Here, I respond: Problems I have with this include: * If "sin" means to fall sh