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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Spunkylama

- Jesus was around just over 2000 years ago, so did everyone before then who didn't know about this religion go straight to hell?

Scare tactic used to convert more people and they can claim they "saved" you.

- 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?

Again this is why they go and attempt to convert people and "save" them. More people = more money. There is no such places as heaven or hell. This is a scare tactic used by religions to get people to behave how they want them to.

- If you are Christian, why? And are you open to other truths? Or do you believe the bible is the only truth?

I am no longer a Christian and left due to the rampant hypocrisy and sexual abuse by the churches. No, I am not open to other religions as I see them as all being the same.

Jake966 · 56-60, M

@Spunkylama that’s too bad

Spunkylama

@Jake966 Actually no, never been happier.

Jake966 · 56-60, M

@Spunkylama like I said ,” that’s too bad “

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@Spunkylama You do have issues don't you. Do you realize it is not your choosing but rather God's calling? As it is written "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy".

Spunkylama

@hippyjoe1955 I have issues? judge not ;-) See there is no god so I'm not worried about mercy or no mercy. You can't scare me with your religious mumbo jumbo.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@Spunkylama But it is OK for you to judge? Take the log out of your eye before you try to take the speck out of mine.

Spunkylama

@hippyjoe1955 Where did I personally attack you? Did I say you have issues? Nope, that was you. Great setting the good Christian example.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@Spunkylama All the time. You weren't aware of your own evils? Hmmm

Jake966 · 56-60, M

@Spunkylama every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father

Spunkylama

@Jake966

Spunkylama

@hippyjoe1955 Oh so you can't say where I attacked you then you say I am evil.

You are literally your worst enemy.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@Spunkylama Oh so you are that oblivious to your own short comings.

Spunkylama

@hippyjoe1955 Did I claim somewhere to be perfect? Nope

Why don't you stop while you are ahead?

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@Spunkylama Your condescension certainly has that implication.

Carazaa · F

@Spunkylama
Please.. I have been going to church for over 40 years and read my Bible over 50 years. I have heard a sermon on sexuality maybe 5 times , not enough in my opinion. The church has watered down the gospel to keep people from leaving. They should talk about the consequeses of sin more. Regardless if people like it or not! Who cares if people are turned off by[i] truth.[/i]

God says people do not believe because of their sins. Many churches are focused on feeding the poor, and needy so I haven't seen the kind of church that doesn't.

Did everyone go to hell before Jesus? No God says "The firmament declares his Glory, noone is without excuse" And hell? I am not sure what that entales. I know God says "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that whosoever believes in him will not [i]perish,[/i] but have everlasting life." It is definitely a hard life to not be a christian, because God does not hear your prayers. But there is maybe just death after life for the ingodly? We don't know exactly.

We are called to go into all the world and preach the gospel, so that's why I do. God saves, not me.

Am I open to other religions? No absolutely not! I was a big skeptic as a child but God saved me and took me out of darkness to his glorious light. You can read about the miraclesin my 5th post, all that God has done for me. He answers all my prayers, more than I can even imagine! I love Jesus soooo much! My life is good now!