...and the heated conversations that follow. The truth is all organised religions have turned shallow. Divinity comes from within. Peace and tolerance are it's starting points. Let's learn to be humans first before we start defending the Divine.
PS : the picture is a representation of all organised religions, and not for a specific few.
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@LordShadowfire Some want to hate or find fault with Christians. Jesus said in the last days, his followers would be hated, and even killed by those who hate them, simply because they are Christians. What is not understood is that salvation has nothing to do with the religions of this world. Division is brought on by the world's religions, causing chaos and confusion, and God is not the author of confusion. Satan is. John 3:16 does NOT say, "If you believe in religion, you'll be saved." Religion never saved anyone. Religion never died on the cross to pay for our sins. Jesus did. Knowing Jesus, is about our relationship with him, not the religions of the world. We are not a member of any religious institution. We are members of the family of God.
@ReflectionsInTime [quote]Some want to hate or find fault with Christians.[/quote] I don't hate Christians. I hate what the church has done historically over the centuries. And I hate the fact that your Bible specifically instructs you to do the things that the church has done over the centuries. There's a difference. [quote]Jesus said in the last days, his followers would be hated, and even killed by those who hate them, simply because they are Christians.[/quote] 9 million accused witches would probably have a better reason to kill Christians than that. Too bad they aren't still alive. [quote]Division is brought on by the world's religions, causing chaos and confusion, and God is not the author of confusion.[/quote] Then why are you trying to convert me to the Christian religion? [quote]We are not a member of any religious institution. [/quote] Yes. You. Are.
@LordShadowfire I never said you hate Christians, nor implied it. However, I've seen many on here, who do.
Not all churches are bad. Just as not all people are bad. There are failures in every area and walk of life. The good and the bad. I don't know who's bible you're talking about, but my bible doesn't instruct me to kill and hate people. I don't know one that does. And what about you? What are your faults, before you pick at mine? Do you read the bible and know what it says? Should I fault you if you don't? Pick apart or assume your fallacies? No.
In the century where so-called witches were burned, it literally makes me sick. Those were entirely different times, full of superstition and not all who judged them were Christians. We can't say nor prove that. Those poor souls had no chance at all.
This old accusation and assuming I'm trying to convert you, is really distressing and just plain old. Such nonsense, so ridiculous. Are you so helpless that you can't make your own decisions? You can be forced? Good grief. Show me once, where I asked you to believe what I do, or join in.
Arguing over religion is never right. It only does more harm, not good. It was prophesied that some churches would fall, because their hearts were not right to begin with. Just like everything else in this world...phonies in all walks of life, not just in the religious beliefs in this world. But not just one certain church will make it to heaven. There are many true believers all over the world, who shall be saved. Only God knows their heart. We cannot judge anyone. And yes....Jesus told all of us to practice what we preach. Live it. God goes by individual hearts. Not individual religions. That makes it a personal relationship and commitment. A way of life, not a part-time commitment. There's no such thing where true love abides.
