Why I’m no longer a Christian

[Janitor Of The LORD]

G_O_D wrote:

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If you are trying to convinve others, it most certainly is.

Nowhere in the Bible does it tell us we must convince others of anything. Jesus didn't even tell his Apostles they must convince others of what they preached. We are only told to share His Word and do our best to uphold it. There is nothing forceful about God's intention or invitation. Neither are we to threaten others who don't believe.

[G_O_D]

Juicylu wrote:

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I'm not trying to convince anyone. Merely expressing my beliefs. Can you and X say the same? What with the 'cause' and all.

I have no 'cause' but to try and communicate honestly and openly about the Abrahamic religions.

That so many with those religions are incapable of rational and honest discourse makes it very difficult to do so.

[Janitor Of The LORD]

G_O_D wrote:

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An Israeli might call me a rabbi. I would have to agree depending on the context.

Rabbi in the sense of "teacher", correct? Are you Jewish or would you rather not say? It's certainly not mandatory to disclose such things on a forum of this sort.

[G_O_D]

Juicylu wrote:

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I'm starting to think they're the same person. Filled with the ac spirit.

ROFLMAO

"AC spirit"

X and G the same person

You sure are funny. Making stuff up as you go along and all.

I thought you were serious for a moment there. Sure had me going.

[Protester]

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:

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All 39,000 different kinds of "true" believers, each of which condemns and denies the other 38,999.

Do they?
When?
Where?
Who -- the people or the organizations?

[macumazahn]

Annes wrote:

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you're not a christian, so yes, you are an atheist. i'm not an atheist.....too intelligent.

Poe.

[Janitor Of The LORD]

G_O_D wrote:

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Then you accept the Sumerian originals as "the word of God", right ?
What about the hundreds of texts banned by Chrisitnaity ?

I believe Titus 3:9 applies here. We can accept or deny any writings we wish. Although I've read much of what is not included within the KJV, such as the Apocrypha and more, I believe God included just what I needed within my Bible, and that it is the Word of God as He wishes it to be. That is why we are all entitled to believe as we are so led.

[Protester]

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:

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The only "Satan" is the one that lives in the wild and vivid imaginations of those who believe in it.

That belief is based on documents.
What is yours based on? Hatred?

[waaasssuuup]

Xcntrik InVidor wrote:

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I'm always delighted to help.

PROJECTION

[Janitor Of The LORD]

Protester wrote:

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You're confusing yourself.
I wrote just the opposite: "Jesus is the only Savior for the whole world, and only God can forgive sins - not a priest, etc."
Therefore, I was criticizing Catholicism, not calling it a Christian religion.
Confessing sins to God is a fundamental belief of all Protestant churches, and even cults, yet Catholics are told to confess to a human being.
It's THAT simple, not confusing except to unbelievers.

I agree. I find the RCC continues to oppose a huge majority of Christ's teachings alone. What you stated is just the tip of the iceberg. They are once again changing the interpretation of sound doctrine to adapt to the "modern times" including the secular majority. After all, their livelihood and world wealth depends on them keeping their congregations lulled into a false comfort level that incorporates their sin.

[waaasssuuup]

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:
Invite her on over, and have her meet your wife.
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How does that address your desire to commit adultery, which is expressly forbidden by your "word of god?" Or does your god make special exceptions just for hypocrites like you?

how about you get off your self-righteous hi-horse for once and take a joke like humans usually do with each other.....

[waaasssuuup]

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:

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Why is it that *I'm* not having any fun with that?

cuz you're not as free and kind as you think you are maybe?

[waaasssuuup]

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:

Here y'go, waaasssuuup.
http://galleries.sunerotica.com/sets-kr/Sara/...
Now, quit bugging me.

i appreciate it hon, but i can't look at this stuff right now.
can we try private messaging again, only this time more light-hearted?:)

[AnnieJ]

Protester wrote:

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Do they?
When?
Where?
Who -- the people or the organizations?

Have you not read the PEOPLE that have called the Catholics...Mormons...Jehovah' s Witness...cults. Ask Dusty...she will tell you...every one but hers is a cult.

[waaasssuuup]

Kaitlin the Wolf Witch wrote:

One for for ya, waaasssuuup; now, gimme my space.
http://www.dayom.com/playboy/playboy-babes-bu...

gimme a break! since when am i crowding you?:)

[G_O_D]

Janitor Of The LORD wrote:

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Rabbi in the sense of "teacher", correct? Are you Jewish or would you rather not say? It's certainly not mandatory to disclose such things on a forum of this sort.

I am a teacher.
I have not converted to Judaism, I am not sure of any Hebrew ancestry, I would not be at all suprised though.

I find Reform Judaism and the teachings of Jesus, even postulating Jesus as an Atonement for all mankind, to be harmonious.

[G_O_D]

Protester wrote:

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Do they?
When?
Where?
Who -- the people or the organizations?

Yes.
Constantly.
You can just go to WSJLM for a start.
Both.

[G_O_D]

Janitor Of The LORD wrote:

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I believe Titus 3:9 applies here. We can accept or deny any writings we wish. Although I've read much of what is not included within the KJV, such as the Apocrypha and more, I believe God included just what I needed within my Bible, and that it is the Word of God as He wishes it to be. That is why we are all entitled to believe as we are so led.

Wow, all those Christians that didn't have 'The Bible' for 350 years must have been damned to Hell.

[Ashelah]

G_O_D wrote:

<quoted text>Yep.

The rest is imagination.

Whatever you say.

[Ashelah]

G_O_D wrote:

<quoted text>Sorry, JLu, I don't believe you.

You didn't sit down and read the Bible and come up with all those christian interpretations. You were taught that Revelation and Daniel is about "The AntiChrist".

Please try to be honest... with yourself at least.

I am being honest. Whether you believe me or not is of no consequence.