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[Master Vigil]

Welcome, I hope you get past the surface areas of christianity and get to the heart of it. And find the goodness in there that can be equated with every other religion. Good luck on your quest and welcome to the forums.

[Sunstone]

Welcome to the Forums, Foresaking Pride!

[mrscardero]

carrdero and I would like to you to RF

and please to meet you.

[t3gah]

Originally Posted by forsaking_pride

Hey everyone

I was looking around trying to find a place to discuss religion, and came on this site. I am a Christian, but realize the many negative connotations that are associated with the religion. I want to be a true follower of Jesus, and live my life like He did, befriending the socially outcast, meeting people's needs (physical, emotional, spiritual), and to love like He did. Whenever I read through the Gospels, I am amazed at the love Jesus had for people, regardless of what others thought.

I am also a youth pastor at a small church in northern Minnesota. I am hoping to get some insights into how people view christianity and other religions, and hope that i can incorporate what i learn into my work at the church.

Book Suggestions:
Blue Like Jazz: Non Religious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller
The Cross and the Lotus by Ravi Zacharias
Jesus, Among other Gods by Ravi Zacharias
Works by C.S. Lewis

Thanks for the book suggestions, forsaking_pride and welcome to Religious Education (ReligiousForums.com).