Timothy Renfro
@mrtimothyrenfro.bsky.social
Christian. Atonement theology nerd.
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If by "Divine Command Theory" you just mean "Divine Reward/Punishment Theory" then really you just have an subjectivist-authoritarian framework that you have shoved God into.
November 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If by "Divine Command Theory" you just mean "Divine Reward/Punishment Theory" then really you just have an subjectivist-authoritarian framework that you have shoved God into.
Everyone who votes for any law or politician is trying to impose their morality on everyone else. That is the way laws and democracies work.
The only thing the government does is legislate some view of morality.
Legislation is not sufficient to make a person moral, but that is a different argument
The only thing the government does is legislate some view of morality.
Legislation is not sufficient to make a person moral, but that is a different argument
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Everyone who votes for any law or politician is trying to impose their morality on everyone else. That is the way laws and democracies work.
The only thing the government does is legislate some view of morality.
Legislation is not sufficient to make a person moral, but that is a different argument
The only thing the government does is legislate some view of morality.
Legislation is not sufficient to make a person moral, but that is a different argument
This analogous association of the major prophets with the elements is almost certainly a fantasy but still fun to think about:
Isaiah - Prophet of Fire
Jeremiah - Prophet of Water
Daniel - Prophet of Earth
Ezekiel - Prophet of Wind
Jesus - Prophet of the Quintessence (The 5th Element)
Isaiah - Prophet of Fire
Jeremiah - Prophet of Water
Daniel - Prophet of Earth
Ezekiel - Prophet of Wind
Jesus - Prophet of the Quintessence (The 5th Element)
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This analogous association of the major prophets with the elements is almost certainly a fantasy but still fun to think about:
Isaiah - Prophet of Fire
Jeremiah - Prophet of Water
Daniel - Prophet of Earth
Ezekiel - Prophet of Wind
Jesus - Prophet of the Quintessence (The 5th Element)
Isaiah - Prophet of Fire
Jeremiah - Prophet of Water
Daniel - Prophet of Earth
Ezekiel - Prophet of Wind
Jesus - Prophet of the Quintessence (The 5th Element)
Jesus was killed by the unjust judgment of sinners, but raised by the just judgment of God.
November 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Jesus was killed by the unjust judgment of sinners, but raised by the just judgment of God.
Sin is a greater problem than the punishment it incurs.
If God never lifted a finger to punish sin, sin itself would still destroy sinners.
God is always the primary offended party by sin, but we are the primary damaged party. The offense is to the damage of the offender.
If God never lifted a finger to punish sin, sin itself would still destroy sinners.
God is always the primary offended party by sin, but we are the primary damaged party. The offense is to the damage of the offender.
November 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Sin is a greater problem than the punishment it incurs.
If God never lifted a finger to punish sin, sin itself would still destroy sinners.
God is always the primary offended party by sin, but we are the primary damaged party. The offense is to the damage of the offender.
If God never lifted a finger to punish sin, sin itself would still destroy sinners.
God is always the primary offended party by sin, but we are the primary damaged party. The offense is to the damage of the offender.
It is always wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being.
All people, religious or secular, should agree with this.
All people, religious or secular, should agree with this.
November 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It is always wrong to intentionally kill an innocent human being.
All people, religious or secular, should agree with this.
All people, religious or secular, should agree with this.
Authoritarianism is a double edged sword.
On the one hand, authoritarianism is necessary to get anything done. Someone has to make a decision and act on what they believe to be true and good.
On the other hand, authoritarianism does not determine what is true or good.
On the one hand, authoritarianism is necessary to get anything done. Someone has to make a decision and act on what they believe to be true and good.
On the other hand, authoritarianism does not determine what is true or good.
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Authoritarianism is a double edged sword.
On the one hand, authoritarianism is necessary to get anything done. Someone has to make a decision and act on what they believe to be true and good.
On the other hand, authoritarianism does not determine what is true or good.
On the one hand, authoritarianism is necessary to get anything done. Someone has to make a decision and act on what they believe to be true and good.
On the other hand, authoritarianism does not determine what is true or good.
All sin harm.
Not all harm is sin, but all sin is a type of harm.
Sin is self destruction.
Even if God never punishes it.
This is not “therapeutic” language.
Christians have made an error in this area.
Not all harm is sin, but all sin is a type of harm.
Sin is self destruction.
Even if God never punishes it.
This is not “therapeutic” language.
Christians have made an error in this area.
November 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
All sin harm.
Not all harm is sin, but all sin is a type of harm.
Sin is self destruction.
Even if God never punishes it.
This is not “therapeutic” language.
Christians have made an error in this area.
Not all harm is sin, but all sin is a type of harm.
Sin is self destruction.
Even if God never punishes it.
This is not “therapeutic” language.
Christians have made an error in this area.
Though Jesus’ death was an injustice, and though it was an act of murder, it is vital to recognize that Jesus’ death was of his own self-giving. Jesus’ life was not taken from him against his will. Jesus’ death was predestined by Father, Son, and Spirit as one
November 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Though Jesus’ death was an injustice, and though it was an act of murder, it is vital to recognize that Jesus’ death was of his own self-giving. Jesus’ life was not taken from him against his will. Jesus’ death was predestined by Father, Son, and Spirit as one
November 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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