I am a christian myself and want to know what each one of you thinks about christian beleifs?
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The name Christian was given to those who followed Jesus. He says that we are His followers if we do whatever He says. He is also called the "Word". So true religious beliefs would be that which is consistent with the Word of God "the Bible" and is in obedience to Him.
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I am a Christian, and I do support gays.\n\n**I'm not exactly a "traditional Christian". I don't usually call myself a Christian, but I believe in God and Jesus and all the good shiznit.
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i am christian!....why?.... because God is ALMIGHTY and JESUS LIVES.....God bless you for the chance to say that! and PRAISE THE NAME OF JESUS.
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I AM A CHRISTIAN AND I AM PROUD OF IT! \nGod made the earth and all the things in it, and he does in fact exsist! There is no excuse for not believing! THE BIBLE IS A TRUE BOOK! And all of you say that religion starts wars.. well there are wars in the world because of sin. If everyone in the world was a christian, then there wouldn't be a problem. But people aren't all christians, and frankly, i think that's sad. People are bickering over The pledge of alligence now, and whether or not we should leave the "one nation under God" statement in it and i definitely think we should! Our country was found based on christianity! The pledge ect. has always had those words in there, and that's the way it should stay!!!! \nI am a christian because that is the right way to be, and i am proud of it!
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I must tell you that it saddens me to hear that your experiences with Christianity have left you disenchanted with the whole thing. As a "christian" I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to you for any thing that anyone who calls themselves a christian has done to hurt or anger you.\n  I would like to say that i agree with one of the other posts in the fact that not everyone who calls themselves christian truly knows Jesus Christ.  You see "Christianity" has become just another religion where we humans try to reach God on our own terms.  That's where all the "bible thumping" comes from.  Jesus is Gods attempt to reach us humans through His love, unfortunately most Christians never fully experience His love and therefore can never love themselves.  They think that by being super zealous for the laws that God has set for us, and "taking a stand" for what they believe that they will some how please god more.  The bible teaches that we can do nothing to please God, outside of having a relationship with His son Jesus Christ.\n\nI would be honored to share with you how you can truly experience Gods love if you want.\n\n\np.s.  I didn't get the stamp of approval from my church or minister but that's OK cause I AM one of the ministers!:)\n\ncrazy that one of us guys would read something that challenged Christianity huh?  Hope i am up to the challenge
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I think it is horrible that people of any faith would post such nasty comments. I am a believer in God, but do not call myself a Christian. I have had bad experiences with them like yours. These people are not being very good Christians as they are going against a lot of what the bible teaches, ie tolerance and not judging others. You should ignore these people and keep asking questions. It is how we learn and understand.
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I believe in Jesus Christ. I'm a Catholic. I'm more of a moderate. I do have traditional views on things, but I'm not gonna TELL people what to do. But I'll try to guide them as best I can. I believe the father, son, and the holy spirit are/is my father, and my friend. I think if I try to live a good Christian life, that others will see that and WANT to follow me. I don't like being told what to do, and I don't really like telling others what to do, but I will tell them what I think(or know), what they should do, and I do believe that I'm guided by God most of the time. He is my Savior, and I do believe that God will give u what u want as u need it, and that he won't give u problems u can't handle. If he does, I just tell him I'm about to give up on life, and something usually comes to me...sent by him...a friend calls, I see something soothing on tv, I read the Bible, and the scripture TOTALLY relates. etc. Footprints is awesome!
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Your getting into some heavy duty stuff here, but I will try and keep this as brief and simplistic as possible.\n\nFirst we need to ask ourselves- what is a Christian? What are the bible standards and not our preconceived ideas or what we have been told and not proved?\n\nA Christian has and is led by the Holy Spirit!!! Anybody can call themselves a Christian or attend a church, but that does not make them a Christian. If we do not have the Holy Spirit in use, we are none of his. See below.\n\n\n\nWhat to do?\n\nActs 2:37.  Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38.  Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39.  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.\n\nActs 3:19.  Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.\n\n\nWhat is a true Christian?\n\nRomans 8:1-14\n\n1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2.  For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.\n 3.  For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:\n 4.  That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.\n 5.  For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6.  For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7.  Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8.  So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9.  But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10.  And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11.  But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 12.  Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13.  For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14.  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.\n\nI have read complete reports on whether gays and lesbians are born that way and they are not. It is a choice just like it is a choice for any other sinful habit we may have. The only way we can overcome any type of sin is through the power of the Holy Spirit working in us and depending upon Jesus the Christ to transform our unconverted thinking and lifestyle which includes forgiving us when we truly repent.
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I also believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. He came to pay for our sins which we inherited from Adam. He did this by allowing himself to be killed on the cross. His shed blood was God's requirement to pay for our sins.\nHe gives me peace (John 14:27). He is coming back soon to take all TRUE Christians to Heaven (1st Cor. 15:51-53) (the rapture).
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I am a Christian! I believe in GOD The FATHER< THE SON_JESUS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!( well the baptism of the holy spirit!)God is my Father which art in Heaven!Be careful asking questions about God- you seem real sweet- It has got me in trouble!
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Dear Ckay,\n\nI used to be an atheist. Over the years I have grown to be convinced that the Christian God is real.\n\nIf you are interested in evidence for the existence of God, see\nhttp://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm\n\nAnd if you are interested in the truth of Jesus Christ, see\nhttp://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/jesus.htm\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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Dear Sen831,\n\nYou request personal experience or evidence... \n\nI used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ. \n\nFor a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nCan we believe the Bible? See http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/bible.htm\n\nFor scientific and intellectual evidence for the existence of God, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/godsci/evidence.htm\n\nFor evidence for the historicity and truth of Jesus Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/jesus.htm\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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I am a christian.  And I respect you and what your trying to do.  I think it is always good to ask questions.  People should be ope minded about Christianity.  Telling people about God does not make them bad, not at all!
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Excellent!!!!!!!!!!! I agree with you entirely. It is refreshing to find a Christian who is willing to accept that other people can have different beliefs. You have restored my faith in people. Thank You
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AS a person who was a christian but has fallen away. I think that people are angry at SOME Christians (should not be all!!!) Because some people try to shove Christianity down other peoples' throats-- Instead of accepting them how they are and showing them the love of god and just letting their conduct portray gods realness and ability to change ones life! \n\nIf anyone has ever been wronged or offended by a so called "christian" I would like to apologize for them because some people are more concerned about bringing correction than just accepting people with open arms and helping them with any needs or questions they might have.\n\n-----I AM NOT A CHRISTIAN!! I DON'T LIKE TO LABELEd UNDER A RELIGION!!\n\nJUST CALL ME A SERVANT OF GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes... I believe so. I am technically "christian"... but i am open to a lot of beliefs from other religions as well. I definitely take certain beliefs and values from other religions as well as christianity. I don't think I could say that I "worship" Jesus either. I worship GOD. Whichever god that may be. I choose to have a personal spiritual relationship with god and live my life the way I should.