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Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
okay, so some very small fringe group of wackos practice human sacrafice,
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
that's hardly a conspiracy that could overthrow christianity.
where is this powerful conspiracy?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
what about the middle ground? i'm a buddhist, which side would that put me on?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
i don't mean to offend, but that there seems like the ravings of a lunatic. honestly, doesn't anyone see that as more likely coming out of the mouth of an institutionilized man, or a theology professor?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
i denied christianity, but only after examining closely
i embraced a different path.
why is there only one path?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
is this question a conspiracy against god?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
is christianity the actualy, one and only, god endorsed religion?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
heck, jesus wasn't even declared divine until nicea
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
why doesn't god speak to all people, and only to a select few?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
why would god allow this to happen?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
why would god sentence a person to infinite punishment for a crime that wasn't infinite?
Originally posted by saint4God
I feel Al has a point here in that there's not much good in drawing lines in the sand saying you're either on this side or you're the enemy. In that line of thinking JJ, you and I are ex-Satanists. (Though you may have a strong case against me) I don't think either of us signed up as members of that club, hm?
I don't believe Christianity is claiming God as their own Al, I think God gave a criteria and we're either to accept it or reject it. What label you go under is not a requirement of John 3:16. I've been ultra-curious about Messianic Jews and would like to talk to more of those sisters/brothers, because I have a feeling I'll be seeing them again.
Pray, train, study,
God bless.
Originally posted by suzy ryan
Quote originally posted by Al Davison
I'm thinking and chuckling to myself that maybe it's those who claim to be Christians but prefer to call names and start silly fights and make outlandish claims that are the true root cause of what some folks see as an anti-Christian conspiracy. Maybe these folks are "double-agents"...I'm just saying....watch your back.
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I also made this point a couple of posts back. Many would be surprized at how many "Christians" (read, anti-Christians) are "knowingly" working for "the other side" by teaching "another" Gospel that spreads confussion and discord. That's why I not only watch my back, but also what I'm "fed" and choose to "swallow".
[edit on 15-12-2005 by suzy ryan]
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
this is a completely honest question.
why are you so paranoid about satan?
i just don't how you can truely believe god is omnipotent and worry about god having an enemy.
Originally posted by suzy ryan
A soldier at the front isn't "paranoid' about the enemy but rightfully, out of duty, wary of deadly attacks.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
then why can't god crush satan under its all powerful thumb?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
then why can't god crush satan under its all powerful thumb?
Originally posted by dbrandt
He has. Through Christ death no longer is the end. The complete unveiling of this and permanency of this will happen Christ returns.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
so stop using satan as a scapegoat, and tell people to take responsibility for what they've done to the world.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
my honest view of evil is that it stems from humanity, not some external boogy man, so stop using satan as a scapegoat, and tell people to take responsibility for what they've done to the world.