Originally posted by MatrixProphet
No I am not part of any religion, nor do I choose to be. And of course I certainly understand that religion is not required to have a closeness with
God or his son, I believe
now that it is far preferable to do it without a religion so as not to be swayed by it. I recommend that you read my
posting that was a few before yours to understand what it is I was saying.
Perhaps you are not aware that - spirituality is not the same as being religious! In my opinion it is very difficult to be spiritual and be religious
at the same time as they tend to work against each other. I understand that this may be heresy to you but try to keep an open mind. I have been
exactly where you are and was also a Christian thumper for a very long time. I do not expect you to understand my stance or beliefs. That is okay. I
am really writing to those who are of similar minds as that leaves such potential to discuss things that are; "a lie" or part of the Christian
conspiracy.
Is anybody out there? Can anybody hear me? What is going on? I clearly posted and then you even quoted me where I stated that
religion is not a
prerequisite to worshiping God. Where you had me confused was stating religion or "christianity" is controlling so you left it, you have it in
your head that the bible was written by men to control people and that this is somehow God's trick, now you say you're something of a 'spiritual
scientist'=another religious label. Does anyone READ what others are writing before replying?
I read your very first post and you were about as confusing as babylon. You not only left one religion and chose something which I've yet to have
defined, but most importantly you left your first love, THE WORD. I'm going to repeat: you can be who you are and never ever step foot into a church,
nor cast lot's for any religion per say, but you can be a 'believer' in the infallible Word of God.
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to
worship him. God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." (John 4:23-24)
Yahshua say's this to the woman at the well, read the entire chapter, even if you've read it before..many times, read it again. There are some
'key' words He uses:
"true worshippers" "for the Father seeketh such" "God is a Spirit" and therefore those that
truly worship him, worship Him in spirit. Not a building, not a holiday, not anything but between you and the Word, that is you and the Son of God. It
does not cost anything and there is no starting time or ending time, there is no particular day of the week, you can be dressed in your best garments,
or slummed out, or even nothing at all, 24/7 worship, never ceasing, praying, calling upon Him, thinking upon Him, talking about Him, singing to Him,
alone or with others, this is what HE wants, His Son said this, not me.
So where did you get confused with what I previously posted and what is a spiritual scientist?
Go back to your bible and deny yourself, you are to decrease and let Him increase...the less you become the greater He comes forth through you
