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No, we just want Jews to be perfected, as they say. ... That's what Christianity is. We believe the Old Testament, but ours is more like Federal Express. You have to obey laws. ...That is what Christians consider themselves: perfected Jews. We believe the Old Testament. As you know from the Old Testament, God was constantly getting fed up with humans for not being able to live up to all the laws. What Christians believe -- this is just a statement of what the New Testament is -- is that that's why Christ came and died for our sins. Christians believe the Old Testament. You don't believe our testament.

Ann Coulter#55

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What does it mean?
The speaker describes Christianity as perfected Judaism, claiming Christians believe the Old Testament but follow laws differently like a delivery service.
In plain terms
She defines Christianity as Judaism perfected, with a different approach to laws and sins.
What can you take from it?
She explains Christianity as Judaism perfected through Christ and obedience to laws.

Where it applies

  • discussing religion
  • theological comparisons
  • religious identity

Putting it to work

  • explaining Christianity
  • comparing religions
  • discussing laws

Questions to consider

  • How do Christianity and Judaism relate according to this view?
  • What role does obedience play in faith?

Another view

The analogy of Federal Express for religious law may oversimplify complex theological differences.

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