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Originally posted by andy06shake
reply to post by randyvs
Fair point, D would be a rather lengthy ordeal. I kind of ment the see god part, in what sense?edit on 11-7-2012 by andy06shake because: (no reason given)
Close with one last thing. A true follower of a religion will not try to convert you to their cause every waking moment. Those people are insecure about their faith. The people who are not, will be patient and wait for the time when it is appropriate to say what their belief is.
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
reply to post by johngrissom
Close with one last thing. A true follower of a religion will not try to convert you to their cause every waking moment. Those people are insecure about their faith. The people who are not, will be patient and wait for the time when it is appropriate to say what their belief is.
Wow, you're stating your opinion like it's a fact. You apparently do not understand christianity at all. Christians try to convert you to keep you from being destroyed when Yeshua returns because we do not want to see you die and because we can't exactly say when he will return we err on the side of safety. We can't force you it has to be done of your own will, but we will warn you of the consequences and some see that as fear mongering or whatever but better to be a living dog than a dead lion.
I wouldn't say we do not have many restrictions, if you think that, then what you have is something other than christianity. We are not supposed to lie, steal, commit adultery, be sexually immoral (includes homosexuality), consume blood, or strangled things or eat food and drink offered to idols, cannot divorce unless spouse commits adultery, supposed to love our enemies as we love our friends and neighbors, cannot commit murder (includes abortion). Anyone who thinks we do not have many restrictions does not know anything about us at all and there's quit a bit of people who call themselves christians who do not bother keeping Yeshua's commands.edit on 11-7-2012 by lonewolf19792000 because: (no reason given)
And if you look out your window to the left, you'll see the precise reason no one takes Christianity seriously. They can't even agree with followers of their own faith...
Originally posted by andy06shake
reply to post by randyvs
See i pray, but answers, that would be a whole new kettle of fish. I would like proof mate, i have to say. Thanks for the reply. Suppose communion with the universe and expecting a definitive response is asking to much. But this god/jesus dude you speak of is sure taking his time to get here and sort us out, so to speak, dont you think?edit on 11-7-2012 by andy06shake because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by maes9
There is such a thing as a man using a symbol without knowing what it really means. That is how symbols can have so many meanings...