Isn’t CATNIP a born-again Christian…? If so, why does she seem convinced that everyone else seems to be sinful and without the chance for redemption? Wasn’t she also in that position in the past? So, I mean, what everyone believes in aside (since I’m not trying to say everyone should suddenly convert or anything) under HER beliefs, shouldn’t everyone still have a chance to “better” themselves and be “redeemed” in the future? Why is she being so hateful about it then?
hello, i hope i can help a little. CATNIP didnt say that everyone is sinful without the chance for redemption. she said that to stand before God without the the penal substitutionary atonement of Christ is to stand before God by the basis of your own works, which already results in judgement.
the reason why she’s being so “hateful” (or rather, harsh, would be a better word) is because the bible states that nobody is righteous before God by the basis of their own works. or, more simply put, you have no chance “better” yourself and be “redeemed” in the future.
this comes from the doctrines of original sin and total depravity. if you’re not into doctrines, the bible has it in various places like John 3:18, Romans 3:22-23, and so on. these are some of the most hated doctrines even amongst Christians, so it is understandable that it would sound extremely hateful. however, if you understand truth from the bible, there they are stated.
also, quite unfortunately (or fortunately), i do not find her SS statement as contradictory to the bible (though she could have worded it better). i am aware that by this sentence alone, i sound equally as hateful and hurtful as her. to anyone who is hurt by what i have said, please, even if we do not end up seeing eye to eye, let us if possible at least talk things out (in private, preferably, but if discussing publicly is preferred, i am accepting of it).











