Originally posted by DarfiusJust a moment. I thought that Terri and Jessica would be
In other words, Terri is a beautiful beacon for God right now. And she will be with Him soon.
Dear Jessica...I have 0% doubt that she is in His arms right this very instant. He wiped all of her tears away.
'asleep' in an intermediary state until the Second Coming.
Did you mistype?
Nemesio
I reject neither the Creator, nor all aspects of the historic Christian faith. I reject Fundamentalism and other literalist readings of the Bible; I dispute the universalist claims of Christians that their is the only faith pleasing to the Creator; and I remain skeptical of many aspects of so-called "revealed" religion.
I believe the Bible, as other religious texts, is a true account of a people's quest for spiritual truth. I believe that the Bible, when transplanted into the Americas, along with claims that the Anglo-Saxons here (and their allies) have inherited promises understood by ancient Israel as their own, has generated more harm than good.
Originally posted by NemesioWhile they sleep, they do not feel time passing. For them, they will be in the arms of God right after they die, but they are still sleeping waiting for the trumpet to sound.
Just a moment. I thought that Terri and Jessica would be
'asleep' in an intermediary state until the Second Coming.
Did you mistype?
Nemesio
For instance if I die tomorrow, there will be no difference in time felt between Paul the Apostle and myself.
Originally posted by sasquatch672I'm sorry you get that impression. And where do you get the concept of God and Christianity? If from the Bible, why do you pick and choose?
I don't reject God or Christianity. I embrace them both in my own way. I reject monochromatic bores like you who so lack social skills that they can only talk about one subject, which invariably involves asking me if I'm saved and then regretfully concluding while silently rejoicing that you are holier than I am.
Originally posted by DarfiusMy concept of Christianity stems from a lifetime of study of history, with much of that focus upon the history of Christianity.
And where do you get the concept of God and Christianity?
My concept of G-d comes from communion with the divine essence, and from study of several religious traditions.
Originally posted by WulebgrIf your concept of God and Christianity does not come from the Bible, then it is wrong.
My concept of Christianity stems from a lifetime of study of history, with much of that focus upon the history of Christianity.
My concept of G-d comes from communion with the divine essence, and from study of several religious traditions.
Originally posted by DarfiusIn spite of all the internal contradictions I've cited, Christianity is
If your concept of God and Christianity does not come from the Bible, then it is wrong.
still the only right religion? Not only that, only your brand of
Christianity (for you are quick to label Roman Catholics as not
Christian) is the only right religion?
Jesus would be ashamed of you.
Nemesio
Originally posted by Wulebgr3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Christianity is a human institution. The Christian concept of G-d is not necessarily exclusive of other spiritual paths, although some xtians believe so.
3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
That, my friend, is as exclusive as it gets.
Originally posted by NemesioRoman Catholics can be Christian if they wade through the false and heretical doctrines. I condemn the church itself, not its members.
In spite of all the internal contradictions I've cited, Christianity is
still the [b]only right religion? Not only that, only your brand of
Christianity (for you are quick to label Roman Catholics as not
Christian) is the only right religion?
Jesus would be ashamed of you.
Nemesio[/b]
And of course Christ is the only way.
Originally posted by DarfiusWell, I am so very glad that your understanding of God would
Roman Catholics can be Christian if they wade through the false and heretical doctrines. I condemn the church itself, not its members.
And of course Christ is the only way.
necessarily condemn 99.9% of humanity, a humanity who is struggling
to understand Him but simply can't turn off their brains like you do
and accept literal contradictions.
Nemesio
Originally posted by Nemesio99.9%? That is not true at all. I would wager there's around 250,000,000 born-agains among Protestants and at least that among Catholics.
Well, I am so very glad that your understanding of God would
necessarily condemn 99.9% of humanity, a humanity who is struggling
to understand Him but simply can't turn off their brains like you do
and accept literal contradictions.
Nemesio
Not to mention when the Tribulation begins, there will be at least a billion more converts to Christ.