Did/Does the Bible Make You a Believer in God or an Atheist?

Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Wellwhatnow,by current "christians" standards, I'd probably be considered a "heretic." While I believe in God and Jesus Christ, many of my other beliefs don't exactly jive with accepted doctrine.

speaker, heretics are in good company
especially the christian ones
remember, christianity claims to be founded by someone perceived to be a heretic

Very true,madness. I think that "heretic" is a word that should be done away with personally. It has always been ironic to me that those who are labeled "heretical" are the ones that are usually closest to the truth. I guess it stands to reason that the "church" would oppose "heretics." The "church" opposes anyone or anyting that it deems a threat to its control.