Not afraid to say it. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and His death paid the penalty of our sins so those who accept will go to heaven! [Spirituality & Religion]
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
Some of that lot reminds me of friend who would casually ask people he probably knew to be not particularly religious,
"Do you think what Jesus preached is a good way to live?" - meaning the humanity, care and consideration for others.
Almost invariably, the other would reply, "I don't believe in God".
My pal said pointing that he had not asked that, usually flummoxed them! And no, he was not a barrister, though he would probably have been good at that. The essential message was, Don't Hurt Others.
"Sin" and "not going to Heaven" are useful ways to alarm people in a generally very religious society; but not believing in them is no excuse to "sin" in the sense of harming other people's lives in some way.
"Do you think what Jesus preached is a good way to live?" - meaning the humanity, care and consideration for others.
Almost invariably, the other would reply, "I don't believe in God".
My pal said pointing that he had not asked that, usually flummoxed them! And no, he was not a barrister, though he would probably have been good at that. The essential message was, Don't Hurt Others.
"Sin" and "not going to Heaven" are useful ways to alarm people in a generally very religious society; but not believing in them is no excuse to "sin" in the sense of harming other people's lives in some way.