Wow, you are so lucky in that respect.
I only convinced myself to go to churches in my early 60’s and after 4 years of mental struggle, I finally packed it in.
Like you said earlier, so very liberating.
Where is the evidence that it is important to God?
I did happen to come across some evidence that “love” is pretty important to God, but many people did not get the message.
I agree with everything you say here 100%.
You have wisdom George. imo
Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
I’m guessing the wisdom started arriving once you gave up on your christian church?
Ah, yes.
All the Pharisees knew they were completely right and knew that they understood the scriptures perfectly well. They knew it MORE than anyone. (So they thought)
Interesting, how some people today sound a lot like those Pharisees.
Since they were so learned and wise, I’m wondering why...
I hear you there.
Liberating is a beautiful word to describe it.
But I stuck with the label “Christian” because I’m too old to learn something new.
And I have no problem being called a heretic by 99.99% of alleged christians
The scholars CAN be completely wrong.
The “church fathers” (and mothers:) ) can be completely wrong.
All people can be completely wrong.
The religious leaders, the scholars, the scribes, those who had ALL the religious knowledge, during the time of Jesus, were looked upon quite unfavorably by...
It’s quite possible.
But I cannot know what she thinks.
I don’t believe that biblical definition of marriage is between a man and woman. Why? From reading the Bible in its entire context. From listening to the Lord. Not from what religion tells me. Religion sees the literal word and...
You are correct.
Please look at some of my other comments.
I see a big difference between religion, and all their do’s and don’t s , and on the other hand, what the Lord desires.
My goal is to follow the Lord, not a religion full of man made rules and doctrines. Jesus says plenty of negative...
Yes
But my point is:
We cannot see all of our sin.
Just because a religion calls something sin, does not mean we will recognize it as such. I’m thinking some of my sins are unknown to me at this point.
When they are brought to my mind (by the Lord ONLY, not some other person), then I can...
Almost all of Christianity and it’s church buildings and their teachings have twisted true Christianity beyond recognition, imo. For all we know, hers may be CLOSER to true Christianity than most others. We really don’t know.
The majority is not necessary correct.
Jesus says something like...
I’m glad you quoted that
He said, “go and sin no more”
But we are all sinners until we recognize sin in ourselves
Only then, can we attempt to sin no more, and only to the extent that we see it
That’s why we will ALL be sinners to some extent until we die
Every time you confess to a priest...
Yuck
I visualized myself more in line with RCC than protestantism
Not that I believe much in either
I guess it’s because I see the new Pope as being somewhat liberal
Baptists, on the other hand……..
Your OP was incredibly well stated and insightful.
I will give you my simple thought:
I don’t believe in abortion.
So if I get pregnant, I will make every effort to NOT get an abortion.
But I believe every individual is responsible for their own decisions. NOT ME.
If my daughter, or another...
You are correct. Only if you assume that mainstream Christianity religion is correct. I do not.
I disagree here. She believes she is following the teachings of Jesus.
I believe the teachings of Jesus and the teachings of Christianity (in general), are worlds apart. That’s my worldview...