Forgive me, but im lost. Idk if your sarcastically accusing me of wanting to take control of other people's opinions. But if thats the case, then no. Also, no euphimism was intended.
I didn't mean to proselytize. Sorry. I joined this forum to find out what people found lacking in my religion and their stands on their religion. Thats all.
And I agree, we must respect the line you draw. I apolagize for the ones who don't.
And I belive faith does not come from evidence. It comes from experimentation. And assertion as you mentioned is the basis with which the experimentation is done.
Note: Please don't 'Damn' our holy book.
:yes: Yeah. Totally. We learnt that salvation is a race though. If you fall (sin), you must get back up ( repent and get on with life). Those fall and dont get up, are the ones which lose their salvation. Yes, they face spirutual death.
And for the initial question, the Bible gives the...
For those who think Christians are forcing thier religion on others:
Forgive us.
TELLING others about Jesus Christ and our experience with him is a basic necessity to be a Christian. God demands it from us. The bible demands it from us.
1 Peter 4:17: For it is time for judgment to begin with...