When I say I am a Christian............... ( Archived) (41)

Jesus himself preached outdoors most of the time.
The real church is the living church or called the body of Christ.
It is not contained in a building.

There are many home churches I myself have given lessons at my home, it was great!

Our church was built in the 13th century. It's mentioned in the Domesday Book too.

I was just thinking.. It is Church of England.. but a few times a week it 'Lends' itself to the Catholics..

My grandfather (a FULL ON Catholic).. would attend on those few times a week here.. but the rest of the week wouldn't even walk past it..



I think thats funny.. surely?.. a church is a church? really.. He wouldn't even go in when there was no one there..

No, I do not believe this.
When it comes to the scriptures you believe all or burn the book.
It is His devinity that made Him be able to lay down His life so others could be saved.
He is the only one who has made this claim, no one else.
If we had no Bible but only one scripture it would be enough to have;
John 3-16 For God soo loved the world,(You)that He gave......

See, there's the difference between a Christian and a Pagan...I don't believe that Satan exists...he was created by the Crusaders back in the 600's (no, the year is not a typo) in order to help convert the Pagans by making them believe that their gods were evil. Nobody hates me, and if any part of my life is miserable that is my own doing and I can choose to change it.

I also don't believe that anyone died to save my soul. I am responsible for all that I do and it is up to me to learn the soul lessons that I chose when I came in as a human on earth-school this time around. Those are my beliefs...and just a statement, not an argument, btw. I'm not trying to convert anyone, nor bash anyone. You have a right to your beliefs, and I have a right to mine...and that's the only "right" that I claim exists in any religion.

No, not in the traditional sense. Believing in the decision made in Nicea by Constantine, that Christ was divine, is a core Christian belief of most paths within that faith.

However, it fits with the Gnostic Christians who still practice the original Christian faith today and acknowledge that the "Holy Grail" was Mary Magdalene, Christ's wife, who bore their daughter in France after his crucifixion. There is much information coming to light now about all of this after centuries of it being buried by the Catholic Church. (Btw, there are Catholic priests and nuns who are actually Pagans and practice that faith in private...something I find interesting.)

Probably not but you can choose to behave in a Christian manner, modelling your life on the words of Christ. That would immediately differentiate you from most people who call themselves "Christians"

They are in the Club and they talk the talk
you, on the other hand, would walk the walk.

I know which I would prefer!

See, there's the difference between a Christian and a Pagan...I don't believe that Satan exists...he was created by the Crusaders back in the 600's (no, the year is not a typo) in order to help convert the Pagans by making them believe that their gods were evil. Nobody hates me, and if any part of my life is miserable that is my own doing and I can choose to change it.

I also don't believe that anyone died to save my soul. I am responsible for all that I do and it is up to me to learn the soul lessons that I chose when I came in as a human on earth-school this time around. Those are my beliefs...and just a statement, not an argument, btw. I'm not trying to convert anyone, nor bash anyone. You have a right to your beliefs, and I have a right to mine...and that's the only "right" that I claim exists in any religion.[/quote


If I may, I will share with you something that happened at my Bible study at my home.

It will have to wait as I have to do volunteer work this morning.
I did not sleep, (I tried) this whole night but was on this computer.
I have tonight a dinner invitation so.........
But I am sure it can wait.
Okay?

Sure, share away. Just don't try to convert me, please. It's a waste of time. I spent 40 years in Christian churches and never bought the story then, so not going to now. In return I promise not to try to convert you. I've heard many stories from many religions, dear. They're all the same. God works in mysterious ways and is known by many names...that's covered in the bible too.

Btw, I do welcome those stories from all religions. It is a favorite past time of mine, so I wasn't being fascetious when I said to share away. I meant it.