chaney3: "I figured I would now rejoin the forums, with a clear, rational, non-abusive agenda."
Good to hear that you have done what you needed to do.
The way things used to be had you claiming [1] you'd never been a Christian, [2] you had always been a Christian, and [3] you believe in God and Jesus but you didn't trust the Bible.
What is your stance now that you are making a fresh start here?
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Originally posted by @fmfWhen are you, Kiddo, going to begin posting with a “clear, rational, non-abusive agenda?”
chaney3: "I figured I would now rejoin the forums, with a clear, rational, non-abusive agenda."
Good to hear that you have done what you needed to do.
The way things used to be had you claiming [1] you'd never been a Christian, [2] you had always been a Christian, and [3] you believe in God and Jesus but you didn't trust the Bible.
What is your stance now that you are making a fresh start here?
30 May 18
Originally posted by @fmfI am easing my way back into the forums. I have been involved in a very lengthy recovery program which lasted over 6 months, in which I purposely avoided most aspects of the internet, especially here.
chaney3: "I figured I would now rejoin the forums, with a clear, rational, non-abusive agenda."
Good to hear that you have done what you needed to do.
The way things used to be had you claiming [1] you'd never been a Christian, [2] you had always been a Christian, and [3] you believe in God and Jesus but you didn't trust the Bible.
What is your stance now that you are making a fresh start here?
That said, my faith is not so easily explained. I have had many, many disputes on this forum regarding the 'qualifications' of one calling themself a Christian.
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30 May 18
Originally posted by @chaney3I think a Christian is one who believes in the deity and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and that Christ died for the sins of the world.
I am easing my way back into the forums. I have been involved in a very lengthy recovery program which lasted over 6 months, in which I purposely avoided most aspects of the internet, especially here.
That said, my faith is not so easily explained. I have had many, many disputes on this forum regarding the 'qualifications' of one calling themself a Christian.
I believe those elements separate Christianity from every other religion on earth.
Every other religion rejects Christ’s deity and believe one has to earn his or her salvation.
30 May 18
Originally posted by @chaney3The disputes of the past are in the past. Here you are making a fresh start.
That said, my faith is not so easily explained. I have had many, many disputes on this forum regarding the 'qualifications' of one calling themself a Christian.
What personal definition of "Christian" would mean that you 'qualified', in your own mind?
And what discrepancies are there between that definition of yours and the "qualifications" touted by the people you had those many, many disputes with?
30 May 18
Originally posted by @romans1009"Deity of Jesus".
I think a Christian is one who believes in the deity and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and that Christ died for the sins of the world.
I believe those elements separate Christianity from every other religion on earth.
Every other religion rejects Christ’s deity and believe one has to earn his or her salvation.
What does that mean to you?
Originally posted by @chaney3Fortunately, FMF is chomping at the bit to completely publicize your return and scrutinize your posts again.
I am easing my way back into the forums. I have been involved in a very lengthy recovery program which lasted over 6 months, in which I purposely avoided most aspects of the internet, especially here.
That said, my faith is not so easily explained. I have had many, many disputes on this forum regarding the 'qualifications' of one calling themself a Christian.
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Originally posted by @philokaliaBack when he was going through his troubles, but at times when he was being lucid, chaney3 was an interesting poster here, for the rights reasons.
Fortunately, FMF is chomping at the bit to completely publicize your return and scrutinize your posts again.
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Originally posted by @chaney3When you are ready sir, we will explore again the benefits of atheism.
I am easing my way back into the forums. I have been involved in a very lengthy recovery program which lasted over 6 months, in which I purposely avoided most aspects of the internet, especially here.
That said, my faith is not so easily explained. I have had many, many disputes on this forum regarding the 'qualifications' of one calling themself a Christian.
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30 May 18
Originally posted by @philokaliaDo you think there are posts here which are not “scrutinised”, and if so are they of any value in terms of moving a debate along?
Fortunately, FMF is chomping at the bit to completely publicize your return and scrutinize your posts again.
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Originally posted by @chaney3If you find a set of beliefs or religious faith that give you the sense of purpose and meaning in life you need, especially as you seek a framework that will help you stay healthy and in control of yourself, then you should embrace it if your gut instinct tells you to go for it. But never stop reflecting on what it is you believe and always keep an open mind.
That said, my faith is not so easily explained. I have had many, many disputes on this forum regarding the 'qualifications' of one calling themself a Christian.
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Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeYes, having a broken moral compass and being a pathological liar.
When you are ready sir, we will explore again the benefits of atheism.
Hear, hear!
Originally posted by @romans1009Satan believes those things. Is Satan a Christian?
I think a Christian is one who believes in the deity and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and that Christ died for the sins of the world.
I believe those elements separate Christianity from every other religion on earth.
Every other religion rejects Christ’s deity and believe one has to earn his or her salvation.