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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
In all seriousness, this right here pretty much answers ALL questions regarding why us "mad christians" believe as we believe, why Christianity is not inclusive, why XYZ is not the same was Christianity or whatever.
The reason (and scripture although now according to the rules of the thread, its unacceptable) is out there, so what you do with it is up to you. Worldly ideas and theories can not be used to justify The Word. That's like trying to join ABC fraternity using DEF's ritual and manual.
I have to agree with Love_Spell, that as this thread has progressed and scripture is given, all of a sudden new limitations are then added on when you don't get the answer you expect or to your liking.
So in short, if not wavering in your beliefs is considered "bible thumping, corner and trash can preaching" then cool - not everyone will be receptive to the Word. You may not like Bro. Fred's approach, but that does not nulify the truth, as neither does cheap shots and personal attacks.
I will be more than happy to chat (or talk) with anyone who wants more info., but I will not go into it on this threas further because (a) it ain't on topic and (b) I feel like this thread has turned into a tit-for-tat pissing contest of which I will not participate in.
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I may be confused here but I didn't see any attacks. Fred doesn't answer a question from time to time and that makes folks reask it. That may seem hostile but if you are trying to get clarification you have to keep asking till you get an answer. Not one you agree with JUST an answer. And not to attack you are anyone else but I thought one of the primary tenets of Christianity was to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Is blatantly condemning someone for not worshiping Christ a cool thing? There are a number of different things we are SUPPOSED to do in order to follow the faith dilligently. I have yet to understand why we let ourselves SLIDE in certain areas but are convinced and steadfast in others. Notice I said WE so I'm not attacking anyone here. I'm guilty of judging myself and it's something I'm working on. I personally don't like gospel rap or Kirk Franklin (most of the time) because it sounds much too close to secular music but folks tell me ALL THE TIME it's just another means to get someone to know the Lord. So if Buddha, Vishnu or Allah gets them in touch with THE LORD let em be. Those people will at least be out trying to better the world.
ETA: I do understand the Christian faith doesn't allow for other Gods. However, and this has always been my issue with the various sects within Christianity, the practices were not passed down in their TRUEST form because the Bible was written by MAN who nearly everyone has said was FALLIABLE. The sects arose because one man disagreed with another man on how something was to be interpreted. So we end up with a new holy text and a new set of practices. We will not ultimately know if any religion was correct and really we shouldn't be worried about who's RIGHT we should be worried about being good people.