I voted yes. For John 1:1 says, "in the beginning was the Word (Jesus Christ), and the Word was with God (the Father), and the Word was God. (Jesus IS God, for He is one with the Father).
And in verse 3, it says through Him were all things made. Yes. Its literal. God spoke the worlds into...
I believe God and satan to be two different entities. God is good, satan is evil.
Now, with that said, to the discussion on God and satan being the same entity. It would make christianity as a whole a farce. If that were the case, God would be cruel. Punishing us for what He created us to do...
Yea. Ive experienced that as well. I dont think they're really being butts, but are very passionate in their stance. And the that sucks. The forum i came from, there were people of all different faiths, and although heated debate happened, most of us were good friends. Then newbies came and...
I really like it. I have to get used to everyone though. LOL I came from another forum where everybody knew me, and i was comfortable and was really able to be laid back and chill. Not to that point yet here, but everyone has been real nice.
I think its what works for others. but again, im a bible believer. So im not one to do that. The cross has become a glorified bling piece. And going into my secret closet, i find it so much easier to focus on the things of God without distractions. And the more we do that, the easier it gets...
The stations of the cross, ive only know catholics to do it. I dont mind seeing the cross in the church. Again, it identifies the edifice as a church. No idea what the rosary beads are for or symbolize. I dont really celebrate Christmas in the traditional way anyways because of the pagan roots...
I'll check this out. Because i seriously want to know what its all about. I do feel there's going to be a lot i'll disagree with concerning mysticism, but i do want to learn what its all about so i can have a better understanding. :)
Thanks.
Ooohhh. That is one thing we dont like to hear! LOL But I SOOOO agree with you there! We tell others to have no idols or graven images. But we have Jesus pics and crucifixes all over our homes and churches. Now if its on the building so that it can be identified as a church, i think its cool...
I do agree with that. Whatever draws us further away from God, will, as you said, draw us nearer to our own gods. So i totally agree with you there.
Thing is, as a christian, i believe there is but one true God. Yes. I do understand and know that everyone isnt of the same belief as i am, and...
I agree. But i dont believe they are set and enforced in an attempt to MAKE anyone good or bad. But rather act as a deterrent. Because not everyone loves their fellowman.