I grew up a Christian my whole life in a baptist church, my entire family (Including an uncle who was a pastor) were all very religious church goers every Sunday. Most all of my friends were from my church.
I knew the bible, read the bible, studied the bible.. but all the words hearing them over and over and over again became more like a memorized speech, with no real meaning behind it.. and then I grew up and began to think for myself... and I began to question the things I was told and taught.
I no longer believe in Hell.
I definitely believe in a loving God.
I believe in the Holy spirit
I believe God lives within each of us ...
I definitely believe in Jesus' teachings.
But I still can't understand how God will only choose those who believe that Jesus Christ was his son. What about those who don't understand?
What about the most important question that NOONE has been able to answer that makes any sense to me at all
"How does Jesus' dying on the cross save us from our sin?"
I believe more in the life of Jesus and I believe there is too much emphasis put on his death than his life. His teaching us to love is THE MOST important thing in the world.
and alot of the Christians I have come across don't know how to do this.
I say Christians, because I no longer wish to be labeled under that name. Its just a label anyway .. I believe God knows our hearts.
So anyone wish to take a gander at answering my question?
I knew the bible, read the bible, studied the bible.. but all the words hearing them over and over and over again became more like a memorized speech, with no real meaning behind it.. and then I grew up and began to think for myself... and I began to question the things I was told and taught.
I no longer believe in Hell.
I definitely believe in a loving God.
I believe in the Holy spirit
I believe God lives within each of us ...
I definitely believe in Jesus' teachings.
But I still can't understand how God will only choose those who believe that Jesus Christ was his son. What about those who don't understand?
What about the most important question that NOONE has been able to answer that makes any sense to me at all
"How does Jesus' dying on the cross save us from our sin?"
I believe more in the life of Jesus and I believe there is too much emphasis put on his death than his life. His teaching us to love is THE MOST important thing in the world.
and alot of the Christians I have come across don't know how to do this.
I say Christians, because I no longer wish to be labeled under that name. Its just a label anyway .. I believe God knows our hearts.
So anyone wish to take a gander at answering my question?