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[Vinayaka]

Are you sure about that?

https://www.quora.com/Are-there-any-sects-in-the-Bahai-faith

It's the same as all the Christians who claim there's is the only true branch, but on a much smaller level.

 

[Jainarayan]

When I was Christian I was Roman Catholic, as is my family, but I became Eastern Orthodox for about 10 years. As a Hindu, we do have sects and denominations, mine is Vaishnava... devotee of Vishnu and his incarnations/avatars, primarily Krishna.

 

[GoodbyeDave]

I am just asking what denomination you attend (ex. baptist, catholic, methodist, etc.)

Not really an interfaith question, to be picky!

I don't have a temple any nearer than Salonica that would be specific to me. Although I specifically worship Greek gods, I'd not be averse to dropping into a Shinto shrine occasionally, but the nearest one to London is Amsterdam. Luckily all you need for Polytheism is yourself and some gods!

 

[metis]

Catholic since this last summer, although I never stopped attending mass even when I had converted to Judaism.

 

[RabbiO]

Mostly ones, a few fives, two tens, and I think there is a folded twenty somewhere in one of my pockets.

I'm also a Reform Jew, although calling me Reconrefoconservadox would not be out of the question.

 

[Jainarayan]

Mostly ones, a few fives, two tens, and I think there is a folded twenty somewhere in one of my pockets.

This is today's internet winner.

 

[Mathùinean]

An Tùiraidheachd, which is a Scots-Gaelic form of Heathenry. It involves the revival of Norse polytheism but with heavy Gàidhlig influence. It's inspired by the Norse-Gaelic people, the Gall-Ghàidheil, whom once inhabited the western coast and isles of Scotland before being absorbed into the greater Scottish milieu.

 

[metis]

Mostly ones, a few fives, two tens, and I think there is a folded twenty somewhere in one of my pockets.

Then they're paying you way too much! Instead, you should be taking a vow of poverty like I did when I said "I do".

 

[texan]

I'm a member of the body of Christ, the church clearly revealed in the NT. Will be happy to debate the issue if there is a one on one on this forum and if the one on one can be read by all.

TO BE DEEP IN SCRIPTURE IS TO CEASE BEING CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, JEW AND CALVINIST

 

[CohenDavidson]

I'm a member of the body of Christ, the church clearly revealed in the NT. Will be happy to debate the issue if there is a one on one on this forum and if the one on one can be read by all.

TO BE DEEP IN SCRIPTURE IS TO CEASE BEING CATHOLIC, PROTESTANT, JEW AND CALVINIST

What congregation do you attend?

 

[CohenDavidson]

Not really an interfaith question, to be picky!

I don't have a temple any nearer than Salonica that would be specific to me. Although I specifically worship Greek gods, I'd not be averse to dropping into a Shinto shrine occasionally, but the nearest one to London is Amsterdam. Luckily all you need for Polytheism is yourself and some gods!

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[CohenDavidson]

Our beliefs only run counter to what Christendom teaches....but it is fully aligned with the Bible. You are welcome to test me out on that.

It was never my intention to have anything to do with Jehovah's Witnesses because, like you, I had heard all the negative talk about them, but when I lost my father at a young age, (52) very suddenly, I wanted answers. Why was a good family man taken, while the worst husbands and fathers were still drawing breath?! It didn't make sense.

I asked many ministers of different faiths why.....but no one could tell me why God had taken my Dad. I heard all the platitudes, but nothing from the Bible that gave me any comfort. Was he in heaven as miserable as we were by this sudden separation? Was he suffering in hell? That is what bothered me more than anything.....did God give us our family members to love, only to have them taken away with so much grieving and unanswered questions to follow? I lost faith in the church and resolved never to go back. I had so many questions and the church's lack of scriptural answers just made me angry. Why didn't they know?

Our beliefs only run counter to what Christendom teaches....but it is fully aligned with the Bible. You are welcome to test me out on that.

It was never my intention to have anything to do with Jehovah's Witnesses because, like you, I had heard all the negative talk about them, but when I lost my father at a young age, (52) very suddenly, I wanted answers. Why was a good family man taken, while the worst husbands and fathers were still drawing breath?! It didn't make sense.

I asked many ministers of different faiths why.....but no one could tell me why God had taken my Dad. I heard all the platitudes, but nothing from the Bible that gave me any comfort. Was he in heaven as miserable as we were by this sudden separation? Was he suffering in hell? That is what bothered me more than anything.....did God give us our family members to love, only to have them taken away with so much grieving and unanswered questions to follow? I lost faith in the church and resolved never to go back. I had so many questions and the church's lack of scriptural answers just made me angry. Why didn't they know?

JW's knocked on my door some time later, and just because I was angry at religion, (I never got angry at God and I always respected the Bible) I asked (rather sarcastically) the same question of them that I had asked of many others......"Where are the dead?" I was expecting them to give the same pathetic response as everyone else so I could send them off, but they simply opened their Bible and showed me Ecclesiastes 9:5; 10. It changed my life.

More questions followed and the Bible was used to answer all of them. There was no NWT back then, so they got me to read the scriptures in my own KJV. It was the only Bible I used back then.

I felt comfort for the first time. My father was not pining away like we were....he was just asleep. (Like Lazarus. John 11:11-14) He was not aware of our grief and he would live again by means of a resurrection....not to heaven, but right back here to the earth to be reunited with his family. (John 5:28-29) This is where God put humankind. It was never meant to be a training ground for heaven, or a place to earn torture in hell. This is not a Bible teaching....it is Christendom's sad misinterpretation of scripture.

Have you ever really checked it out, or are you just going by what others have told you? Please remember that not many of the Jews believed that Jesus was the Messiah. Why did that nation not respond to the proofs that he gave them from their own scripture? The Pharisees lied about him....why? Because he exposed them as the worst hypocrites in existence. He already knew that they were incorrigible because his Father did not send him to the religious leaders, (who had already proven to be neglectful shepherds) but to "the lost sheep" who had been ignored and condemned by them. They accused him of hanging out with sinners. He knew why, but they had no idea.

Our calculation of 1914 (not 1917) as being the year of Christ's enthronement as king (Daniel 7:13-14) was made using Daniel's prophesy which was the same calculation used by the Jews when anticipating the arrival of their Messiah the first time.

His "parousia" (his "presence" not his "coming") is supported by scripture and all of the physical signs that Jesus gave in Matthew 24:3-14. We know the beginning of the"last days" but not when they end. (Matthew 24:37-39)

Happy to take this conversation further if you want.....

I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your father. I am aware that many abandon the idea of God's existence because of losing a loved one. However, I want to make this clear, I have not grown to see Jehovah's Witness doctrine as false because of what I have been told, I have my beliefs because of what I have studied.

I guess I am confused with some things you are saying. If you would answer these questions, just to clarify your points.

1. Are you sing that Heaven and Hell are not realities?

2. Where does this verse in Daniel say that this will happen in 1914?(sorry about the misdate by the way) From all indications, we are told that Jesus established and was given his kingdom on the day of Pentecost, foretelling of that event in Matthew 16:18-19. If you would for just a moment take your Bible and go through these verses and read them carefully. It won't take long. Go to Mark 9:1 and read it. Jesus says the kingdom will come with power. Next, Luke 24:49. Jesus tells the apostles to stay in Jerusalem that they will receive that power. in Matthew, we saw Peter was going to be the one to open the door to the kingdom. With all this in mind, go to Act 1:8-9. They are just about to receive this power. Turn over to Act 2. We see the apostles given power and the kingdom being open by Peter, as promised in Matthew 16. With all this in mind, especially Acts 1:9, go back and read Daniel 7:13-14. That day, when Jesus went up in the clouds in Acts 1, he was given his kingdom that Peter opened the doors to in Acts 2, as he stood before the multitude and was given power, opening the doors to the kingdom, as promised by Jesus. This is when the kingdom was established, not 1914. This is why John said he was in the kingdom in Revelation 1:9. Any thoughts on these verses? Again, please read them carefully, they are very important and are significantly connected. I do agree that we should never believe because we have been told. We should only believe when evidence is given. As fro this topic, this is why I believe the kingdom was established in Acts 2. Because that is what the Bible says, with prophecies and verses supporting it.

Sorry it took so long to respond, haven't been on all week.

 

[CohenDavidson]

Choose? There is no choose. I left Fundy Christianity because of their violation of the very words of Jesus the Christ. It seemed clear to me that the Jesus they worshipped was plastic. Islam has problems, but I still love the modesty and absolute devotion to Allah SWT. Judaism's firm orientation to rules is not understandable to me, but I do not criticize them. I could not satisfy them.

It seems clear that the origin of the worship of a single deity originated with primitive Judaism or perhaps Zoroastrianism? I "seem" to be moving toward a belief that Science and a belief in God are inextricably intertwined, but make no demands on anyone. You must find this path on your own.

There are some groups that do not speak the truth about God. I wish they would go their way in peace, but they seem to feel entitled to persecute those who do not agree with them. I'm not allowed to identify them. Likely to be banned because I am not backing down.

It does seem that Islam is a religion that calls for a great deal of dedication and sacrifice. This is what seems to be appealing from a vast majority. May I ask, what is your definition of fundamental Christianity? What denomination did you attend and why, specifically did you choose to leave? Also, when and why did you feel an urge to commit to Islam?

 

[CohenDavidson]

I assume by eternality you mean do I disagree with the Bible that Christ was created? I don't believe in the eternality of Christ because it isn't supported by scripture.

That is exactly the direction I am going. You amusingly get this idea from John1:1? NWT? If not, where and why?

 

[CohenDavidson]

Noahidism

I read your link. It is seemingly a very simple assortment of ideas. May I ask, by who's authority do you claim to practice under. Meaning, what divine being set in place these ideas specifically for you to be part of this particular religion?
Also, what drew you near to this idea?

 

[CohenDavidson]

Not belong to any Religious organizations or churches.

Do you worship God?

 

[CohenDavidson]

An Tùiraidheachd, which is a Scots-Gaelic form of Heathenry. It involves the revival of Norse polytheism but with heavy Gàidhlig influence. It's inspired by the Norse-Gaelic people, the Gall-Ghàidheil, whom once inhabited the western coast and isles of Scotland before being absorbed into the greater Scottish milieu.

Interesting. What is it that your beliefs are founded on?

 

[CohenDavidson]

Catholic since this last summer, although I never stopped attending mass even when I had converted to Judaism.

Why did you become Catholic and what is it you all get your teachings from?

 

[CohenDavidson]

It's the same as all the Christians who claim there's is the only true branch, but on a much smaller level.

Who are these people and why would they be wrong?

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Hi guys. I am just asking what denomination you attend. No the specific place, but he specific type of church you attend(ex. baptist, catholic, methodist, etc.)

Had to think about this. I'm leaning more towards Universal Unitarian. I have a church near me I go to from time to time. Some sermons I listen to kinda took away a lot of the misconceptions about the church I was surprised to hear. My beliefs have not changed; just, I have more of a pull towards inner mystic (for lack of better words) transformation. I think the creativity and art gave me that revelation.