I don't understand Christianity

- The bible is 2000 years old and has been rewritten and re-interpreted multiple times but people still take it so literally
- Jesus was around just over 2000 years ago, so did everyone before then who didn't know about this religion go straight to hell?
- What about people who don't accept jesus into their lives because they havn't heard much about Christianity or grew up in a different religion? Do they deserve an eternity in hell?
- If you are Christian, why? And are you open to other truths? Or do you believe the bible is the only truth?
Make it make sense

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RubiesandButterflies · 51-55, F

God's laws were given before Jesus was around. Second question look at 2 Corinthians 6 14-17 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you. Meaning we are to be separate from those who do not believe so that God will welcome us. Meaning a non believer will go to hell. Question 3 no I do not call myself a Christian. Why? Because although I believe and follow God I do not like to judge others as many people do who are Christian. I accept that others have different beliefs and that's their right. I do not try to change their beliefs. I in fact will not express mine unless questions are asked like here. However I do believe that God's word is truth. However I also want to add that God is both loving and forgiving so anyone at any time can experience his grace and mercy if they repent of their sins. Which is simple just pray and ask. People tend to think God is all about judgement and sending people to hell. But God is also love and compassion. I'm by no means an expert on the bible these are just my thoughts.

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Diotrephes · 70-79, M

@RubiesandButterflies The story has God saying that he gave the people bad laws that they should have had sense enough not to follow. So, why are people still following those bad laws that they should have sense enough to ignore?

RubiesandButterflies · 51-55, F

@Diotrephes you are reading the passage out of context. God called them bad laws because they were not ideal. However they were necessary at the time. This scripture has allot to do with the people disobeying God. God didn't want to have to give out rules. But the people kept disobeying him so he had to. The laws he gave were imperfect but necessary. The laws can be seen like this.. a child that keeps doing wrong. You can only tell the child so many times that they shouldn't do something because it will hurt them before you have to put a rule in place. That rule may not be perfect at stopping what's going to happen to the child but it's better than no rule atal. This is how this passage should be read from my understanding. So yes we should still follow God's rules even the imperfect ones. Someone else may have another viewpoint on this. I am no bible scholar.

Diotrephes · 70-79, M

@RubiesandButterflies But if the biblical God is perfect why does he do things that are imperfect? It seems that he wants people to stumble so that he can beat them because they can't function correctly in his imperfect world.

RubiesandButterflies · 51-55, F

Sometimes imperfect rules are necessary because they are the only thing that will work. Allot had to do with getting the people to respond to him. He couldn't be too harsh because they would make things worse and they May have rebelled all the more. So he did what was necessary to bring them into line with his will. The bible is very complex and I don't have all the answers, no believer does. The bible has been pulled apart and commented on by many different scholars. If you are really interested in knowing more just search for bible commentaries and explanations of the different verses online. It's easy enough to find information.

LadyGrace ·

@RubiesandButterflies [quote] People tend to think God is all about judgement and sending people to hell. But God is also love and compassion. I'm by no means an expert on the bible these are just my thoughts.[/quote]

I just wanted to say that the way you worded your sentences sounds like God is all about judgment and sending people to hell. Because you followed up with the next sentence that suggests that that is true, when you said BUT, God is ALSO love and compassion.

Just wanted to say that God doesn't send anyone to hell and he's all about getting people saved so they can have eternal life in heaven with Him.