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On the other hand, Staffner also
asserted that âChristianity is a religion
that can become incarnate in any
culture.â10 Whatever the social system,
Christians have always been able to
live out their discipleship to Christ.
There is not one set of specific social
obligations or code of civil law that the
Christian faith makes obligatory. For
example, choices regarding occupation,
education, diet, dress, etc. are in
general much more open for followers
of Christ than they are for Hindus.
Neither do believers of necessity have
to adhere to one precise form for the
succession of a familyâs inheritance.
There might be many acceptable ways
of doing this. <b>In contrast, however,
what Hindu civilization makes
optional (religious creed and practice),
Christianity makes very obligatory. In
order to be a faithful follower of Christ,
one must believe and worship within
fairly narrow theological parameters.</b>
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On the other hand, Staffner also
asserted that âChristianity is a religion
that can become incarnate in any
culture.â10 Whatever the social system,
Christians have always been able to
live out their discipleship to Christ.
There is not one set of specific social
obligations or code of civil law that the
Christian faith makes obligatory. For
example, choices regarding occupation,
education, diet, dress, etc. are in
general much more open for followers
of Christ than they are for Hindus.
Neither do believers of necessity have
to adhere to one precise form for the
succession of a familyâs inheritance.
There might be many acceptable ways
of doing this. <b>In contrast, however,
what Hindu civilization makes
optional (religious creed and practice),
Christianity makes very obligatory. In
order to be a faithful follower of Christ,
one must believe and worship within
fairly narrow theological parameters.</b>
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