I do the "rituals" the OP listed such as prayers, communion and bible studies but I also participate in various Catholic and Anglican liturgies, something that a lot of people would consider very ritualistic...
For me, it helps me approach God and be more reverent towards him in the setting...
On one hand, the many divisions within Christianity give representation to many groups of people, and in a lot of cases, help keep the church from gaining too much power and rather "down to earth" and more able to serve the needs of individuals and small communities. On the other hand, they...
I'm a Methodist and Jesus is central to the faith. But note like other denominations Methodism has a lot of autonomy granted to individual congregations so some groups might do things differently but if your not teaching Jesus and claiming to be a Christian church you have a problem.
But you see the end times have been drawing nearer and nearer for a long time now. Near is a very relative word. Only God knows when the end of days shall come. I'm not a big of propagandistic (made up word) or fear mongering when I try to witness to people but for those with real questions I'd...
AlexWylde is a lot like me. A random teenager looking for answers, he is even older than me being a college student. I am a Senior in High School. :D I, at least personally, have no room to preach at anyone because I havn't learned enough yet and probably never will. Be wary of people who try to...
I read the Bible often and don't claim to have any answers lol. I disagree strongly with how you look at us but it is your belief I suppose. You can post here as long as it's not distrupting to other users or forums. I guess it's at the moderator's disgression.
I don't really know if he has favorites. He favored the ancient nation of Israel long ago when he sent them to the promised land but our God forgives who so ever TRUELY believes regardless of their past deeds.
AlexWylde,
You sound a lot like me with your interpetation of things. I for one do not read most of the Bible literally and spend a lot of my time trying to determine what passages really mean. I, for one, enjoy studying the sciences and will probably major in Chemistry when I go to college, I...
Oh man legalism, don't even get me started. I wasn't one but I have been surrounded by Legalist Baptists who think pretty much everything is a sin and they condemn groups of people for pretty much just existing, I think that is wrong. If you follow Christ I believe you should attempt to live a...