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Why do many, especially conservative, Christians get caught up in legalisms and rules...?

...instead of basking in the gentle love, acceptance and tolerance that Jesus spent so much time on?

I would like some views on this please.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    It all boils down to sin and control. Legalism is a way to control the flock by instructing them on what does and does not please "the Lord".

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Jesus said, "sin no more".

    Pretty simple actually. You must know sin to understand this lesson. You must learn the lesson, to follow Jesus in "the Way, the Truth, and the Life".

    Source(s): Catholic and Lovin It
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You mean like the "do not murder" rule? How much basking would you like people to do if violent street gangs were terrorizing your neighborhood and threatening your family?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's easier to look at other people's sins and condemn them than read the Bible, look for your own sins and change yourself.

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