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[timizzle]

"The problem folks are the ones who don't believe in the religion so much as in its trappings. They say the right prayers and go to the church on Sunday. They listen to the local priest and sing the appropriate hymns when called for. They love their Bible (oh yes they do!), and they can quote you passages at length without really understanding the

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[timizzle]

veiws and opinions are just that, its good to have a discussion without flaming, as one of the most religious people i talk to, i'm glad to see you can take anything i say with a grain of salt.

however...
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i'm not trying to do the "right things", but rather to live in a way that is a response to God's amazing love for me.

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i want to love God, people, and myself as much as i can because of how much God loves me.
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Mean absolutly nothing to me, the only thing i can gather from that, is that you want to live your life in a way which god would want you to. Is that semi correct or am i completely wrong and way out in left field? I'm not sure if you mean to spread gods word, or something along those lines.

[melodic_grace]

I agree a lot of "The Book" is metaphorical... and not literal... I mean, He's God...he created the heavens and the earth...why should he not be able to speak in metaphors?

I also believe that the bible was intended to be a foundation for the faith of a believer to grow on. Not an exclusive, closed-minded way to control organized religion...as the church has seemingly used it...

And I think most Christians don't understand the concept of grace...they strive to be a good person and condemn anyone who falls short of their definition of "Christ-like". Too many people forget that we're all only human...