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its all about faith in God, either you have it or not
When it all comes down to it, this is how I view Christianity, the only concept that truly matters and that is critical to ones salvation:
Jesus died for your sins. Do you belive in him as your savior and accept that he died for you sins?
thats all. Go rape, pillage, steal, murder, lust, idolize...all that shit. But remember that Jesus will forgive those sins if you repent for them. And he does it over and over.
Now thats a very general look, obviously I dont mean that its cool to do bad things that are harmfull and/or immoral. But what I do mean is that the above concept is what defines if one is a Christian. To me the Bible is more of a story book with morals. I dont trust it completley because it contradicts itself too much. But one thing never contradicted is Jesus love for us. Unfortunatley, many and I think most Christians worship the Bible and think of it as infaliable. Well the Bible tells you alot of things NOT to do. When people see those things, they judge others based on specific scentences or passages. They press that on other people, which makes them Hypocrits. The only thing any Christian should tell anyone about Christianity is the message of Jesus, not what thier doing wrong according to the Bible. The Bible is not the infaliable word of God, but unfortunatly most people think it is. But it was written by humans, and while those humans may have been inspired by God, they didnt write it perfect because humans arnt perfect. Those who wrote it undoubtedly incorperated thier own personal judgmental opinions into Gods word. But God is a loving God, and if he isnt than I dont want him as my God. I know he is though, and he loves any person as much as me or any other. I worry somtimes that I become blasphemous with my take on Christianity, semi-discrediting the messages in the Bible, but it is not right that people would make others lives harder (especially homosexuals) in the name of God. Instead, if the message was, God loves you no matter what, no matter who you are, or what you do, than so many more people would know that, and this is from Jesus himself, That God favors the sinner who repents a thousand times over the pious person who repents less because they think they sin less. Well shit, Im sorry if Iv said to much about this, but its one of the biggest concepts my life revolves around, and im very very passionate about it, and about telling people what Gods really is. Your sins are equivelent to a transvestite hooker, or a radical islamic terrorist...and thats why Jesus died for us, and thats how Gods love works.
And the Bible endorses Cannabis, weather people think it does or it doesnt, so ill take the religion that says smoking herb takes me closer to God! :rasta:
For those that press the Bible agaisnt Christ, we press Christ against the Bible
-Martin Luther
I think you're brilliant. And if you've had this divine revelation I can only hope that the christians are due for it next.Quote:
Originally Posted by pu ekot
amen
Not to be a wet blanket, but... This revelation is certainly correct about the core message of christianity, though doesn't entirely encompass the whole religion.
Haha...that just made my day. Thank you. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaycub
I'll sum up religion real quick for everyone. Religion only exists to keep humans in check.
^true, if the masses believed that when they died they rotted in the ground, and that they would not be punished for anything in any "afterlife" then they would do w/e the hell they wanted. plus religion is a place where people who are afraid of death go because they preach an afterlife
yes, but why must you call lesbians sinners? just because its written down in some 1500 year old book? i guess i dont get how some invisible force controls everything. you can tell me jesus loves me, but you only think that jesus loves YOU and EVERYONE ELSE because you read it. it makes no sense to me. the other day i read that elvis was still alive, but anyone with half of a brain knows thats bullshit. but, every man to his own.
Thats exactly correct, but many people don't see it for whatever reason. I know a lot of you would skip the following scripture but please, try and read it! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by pu ekot
John 15:9-15
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
The whole idea of not sinning, or restraining from sin, is something that comes natural if you truly love the LORD. Or at least with the re-birth of your spirit. Love is the strongest force and if you truly love God then you will DESIRE to keep his commandments. Now, it may take time for this desire to kick in but if you keep faith it WILL happen. The LORD will never give up on thoes who come to him sincerely. Of course though, we are all sinners and will never be able to follow the LORD perfectly. The point is to attempt to, all good works are in progress.
From my experience and journy to find the truth, I find that God is truly a God of love. People say he can't be because he puts people in hell. You must understand God IS justice in the most literal sense. As much mercy as he has, he must give justice to thoes who don't believe in Jesus. He doesn't want to and wants people come to him through his mercy, but many reject it. Believe in the LORD Jesus and the Father and you will have everything you need. How great is it to have everything on Earth but to lose your own life in the lake of fire? His commandments are not a burden once you come to him. You will literally change.
I really hope someone reads this and if anyone has questions i'll be glad to try and answer them :)