Well, I'm not trying to convert you or anything...that's just not what I do. However, while I am a Christian, I don't sit and worship God in my spare time. I try to go to church, and I pray before I go to bed, but that's about it. I agree with you. It sounds a little weird to be praying all the time. That's why I hated my youth group at my church...everyone wanted to pray...ALL THE TIME! Everything had to do with God...and while I'm not disagreeing with that thought...I also want a life...and I think that's the way we're supposed to live...though I'm no expert.
But whatever is good for you is good for me too! See you when you get back!
I like seeing you figure things out... and be true to yourself. That is good... I mean, the thing is you DO have faith, and you are a good person.. so as long as you stay that way, I think you have made the right decision :)
I really enjoyed reading this entry. I really respect you, because you have obviously considered (and perhaps even battled) with thoughts about religion for a while now. The faith you do have is remarkable, much greater than many people, including many religious. The fact that you live your life according to those principles is a true testament to your character.
With that said, your definition of Christianity misses a key issue. At the heart of Christianity one does find "the morals and the values that Jesus Christ taught." However, to be truly Christian, a person believes that Jesus Christ, being one in the Trinity with God and the Holy Spirit, is the only presence that can and will save humanity. In essence, one must give up all control over one's life, hand it to Christ, and accept that He and only He will forgive sins and be the passage to Heaven. He saves people because He loves them. (The only thing I don't understand is how God--who loves all creation--could possibly not save one or many of
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However, while I am a Christian, I don't sit and worship God in my spare time. I try to go to church, and I pray before I go to bed, but that's about it. I agree with you. It sounds a little weird to be praying all the time. That's why I hated my youth group at my church...everyone wanted to pray...ALL THE TIME! Everything had to do with God...and while I'm not disagreeing with that thought...I also want a life...and I think that's the way we're supposed to live...though I'm no expert.
But whatever is good for you is good for me too! See you when you get back!
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I really enjoyed reading this entry. I really respect you, because you have obviously considered (and perhaps even battled) with thoughts about religion for a while now. The faith you do have is remarkable, much greater than many people, including many religious. The fact that you live your life according to those principles is a true testament to your character.
With that said, your definition of Christianity misses a key issue. At the heart of Christianity one does find "the morals and the values that Jesus Christ taught." However, to be truly Christian, a person believes that Jesus Christ, being one in the Trinity with God and the Holy Spirit, is the only presence that can and will save humanity. In essence, one must give up all control over one's life, hand it to Christ, and accept that He and only He will forgive sins and be the passage to Heaven. He saves people because He loves them. (The only thing I don't understand is how God--who loves all creation--could possibly not save one or many of ( ... )
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