My Introduction

[Acuriousperson]

Hello. I am a curious person here to learn more of your church and your beliefs. I am here to ask questions, so please do not get angry with me. I assure you I mean no offense.
i am currently searching for a religion right for me. I was raised christian and with Jesus. My favorite bible quote is

Matthew 7 "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. for you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged."
"And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, 'Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,' when you can't see past the log in your own eye?"

[Redeemed Papist]

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Stop right there!

That Bible quote is plain wrong. I suggest you read the thread for new posters and learn the importance of the King James Bible and reading all of it, not just the bits that you can twist out of context.

[Mary Etheldreda]

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Welcome to our friendly forums!

When you say you are looking for the "right religion," what do you mean? There is only one religion that is right, and that is the one that will save you from eternal Hell.

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already,
because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:18

Seems like a simple choice to me!

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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i am currently searching for a religion right for me.

Friend, a religion is either true or false. It being "right for you" is irrelevant.

You see, every religion spells out the route to Heaven, and lists things you must do or not do. They each say they are the only way, and that following the others lead to Hell. You must follow the CORRECT laws, regardless of whether you like them, unless you wish to spend eternity being burned alive in God's Lake of Fire.

Let me give you a more "earthly" example:

Let's suppose you go to Saudi Arabia, a nice Islamic theocracy.

Somehow, you manage to smuggle in a six-pack of tasty Coors Light beer.

Alcohol is, of course, illegal in Saudi Arabia, so when you are found drinking your beer you are arrested and promptly sentenced to life in prison for drug smuggling, and 50 lashes for consuming alcohol.

Do you think that if you tell the judge, "Oh, I don't like that law. It's not right for me," that you won't face the same punishment?

It will be exactly the same at Judgment. When you face Jesus, telling Him that "Oh, Secular Humanism just seemed to fit me better than following your commands," He will laugh at you, then cast you into His Lake of Fire, and burn you alive for all time.

[Faith_Machine]

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i am currently searching for a religion right for me. I was raised christian and with Jesus.

So you were raised Christian, but you feel that's not the right religion for you and you're seeking some other religion?

I'm sorry my friend, but we are NOT going to help you turn away from Jesus!

[Acuriousperson]

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Welcome to our friendly forums!

When you say you are looking for the "right religion," what do you mean? There is only one religion that is right, and that is the one that will save you from eternal Hell.

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already,
because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:18

Seems like a simple choice to me!

I mean that I believe God can appear in many forms. I am searching for the right way to worship him. A way that treats all of God's people in a just and fair way.

[Acuriousperson]

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So you were raised Christian, but you feel that's not the right religion for you and you're seeking some other religion?

I'm sorry my friend, but we are NOT going to help you turn away from Jesus!

I am not intending to turn away from Jesus, sir. While growing up, I saw many flaws in what I was taught. I am seeking a way to worship God and Jesus that is fair, if they exist. Like I said, I have seen many flaws and my faith is wavering. I am trying to find proof and find faith within myself, in any religion.

[Acuriousperson]

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If the law is not right for me sir, I leave. Normally I inform myself of the law beforehand. I try to accept all others, and know that the same thing may be interpreted in many different ways. But if something simply does not sit right with me, then I respect the person's opinion, but do not share it.

[Didymus Much]

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... I am seeking a way to worship God and Jesus that is fair, if they exist...

Fair by your standards, I assume you meant? What gives you the right to dictate anything to the creator of the universe?

...I am trying to find proof and find faith within myself, in any religion.

Those terms are mutually contradictory, as a cursory glance at a dictionary will tell you.

[Acuriousperson]

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Stop right there!

That Bible quote is plain wrong. I suggest you read the thread for new posters and learn the importance of the King James Bible and reading all of it, not just the bits that you can twist out of context.

Sir, it is a quote from the bible, simple and true. I double checked as I was typing it, to make sure that i got it correct. You asked for my favorite bible quote sir, and this was it. I assure you no disrespect was intended.

[Didymus Much]

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Sir, it is a quote from the bible, simple and true. I double checked as I was typing it, to make sure that i got it correct. You asked for my favorite bible quote sir, and this was it. I assure you no disrespect was intended.

He meant that it's from the New Living Translation , and not from the Authorized King James Version.

[Faith_Machine]

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I am not intending to turn away from Jesus, sir. While growing up, I saw many flaws in what I was taught. I am seeking a way to worship God and Jesus that is fair, if they exist. Like I said, I have seen many flaws and my faith is wavering. I am trying to find proof and find faith within myself, in any religion.

Why would you want to worship somebody if you're not even convinced they exist?

And why aren't you convinced of this?

[Mary Etheldreda]

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I mean that I believe God can appear in many forms.

Based on what?

[Godfly]

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I am not intending to turn away from Jesus, sir. While growing up, I saw many flaws in what I was taught. I am seeking a way to worship God and Jesus that is fair, if they exist. Like I said, I have seen many flaws and my faith is wavering. I am trying to find proof and find faith within myself, in any religion.

What you mean to say is that you've "seen" flaws in Christianity itsel. Right? Grow a spine and say what you mean. Or if you are an atheist as I suspect, evolve a spine. How's that working for you?

Now what scriptural proof do you have Christianity is flawed?

I mean that I believe God can appear in many forms. I am searching for the right way to worship him. A way that treats all of God's people in a just and fair way.

I don't know what you mean by "many forms" but if your looking for the right way to worship God you've found it right hear. Just get yourself a real bible and you can start right now. As for what is just and fair the bible will tell you that, so don't think too hard.

If the law is not right for me sir, I leave. Normally I inform myself of the law beforehand. I try to accept all others, and know that the same thing may be interpreted in many different ways. But if something simply does not sit right with me, then I respect the person's opinion, but do not share it.

So let me get this straight. You respect the opinion of the mooslim religion that all Christians should be put to death? You apccept the people who believe this? No you don't.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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I mean that I believe God can appear in many forms

Where do you get that idea? Surely not from the Bible! From Oprah?

I am searching for the right way to worship him. A way that treats all of God's people in a just and fair way.

God's people are those who obey Him. All others are Satan's people.

God treats all people, even Satan's people, in a just and fair way. He puts out the Law, and the consequences for breaking it. Then He allows us all to decide.

Which will you decide?

If the law is not right for me sir, I leave. Normally I inform myself of the law beforehand.

Yet you have not read the Bible, which contains God's Law.

Since God rules the entirety of the universe, how exactly do you intend to "leave"?

Religion is either true or not true. It "fitting" your tastes does not affect its truth or falsehood one whit.

Why would you choose a religion that you don't know to be true, just because it's convenient? That's ridiculous. At least the secular humanists are intellectually honest with themselves, instead of pretending to believe something because they like it.