I am a new Christian and I respect other religions. I don't believe Christianity is the only way of salvation. All roads lead to Rome. Good guys go to heaven.(including atheists who deny the existence of heaven) Bad guys don't. It doesn't matter they are Christians or not.
If you go to a non-Christian country, do you want to be accepted and respected, or you want to be viewed as a person with low moral standands (unsaved sinful person)?
In another word, do you want non-Christians to believe "All roads lead to Rome?" Do you want them to deny the value of Christianity in the same way you deny other religions ?
2007-03-18 15:30:58 · 12 answers · asked by Gone 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anna: I have chosen Christianity to be my philosophy of life in the same way some people choose one city from several cities to live in. If it sounds offensive to you, I am sorry about it.
2007-03-18 15:54:55 · update #1
Heaven's Messenger: Thanks for your help. I have been learning and I will definitely learn more and more in the years to come :))
2007-03-18 16:01:08 · update #2
BrotherMichael: Thanks, I will learn more, but I can't agree with you at this moment. I still believe all roads lead to Rome. Sorry :))
2007-03-18 16:06:38 · update #3
well put and well said.
If only more Christians were like you I could actually respect the religion.
2007-03-18 15:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
"I am a new Christian and I respect other religions. I don't believe Christianity is the only way of salvation. All roads lead to Rome. Good guys go to heaven.(including atheists who deny the existence of heaven) Bad guys don't. It doesn't matter they are Christians or not."
Since you consider yourself a "new" Christian, I will not level the full brunt upon you. Jesus clearly said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, NO ONE comes to Father except through Me."(John 14:6)
There is only one way to Heaven, through the blood of Christ. Our works here have nothing to do with it. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. That is what the Bible teaches. I suggest spending much time studying the Scriptures and being under the teaching of someone who believes in the absolute sovereignty of God and inerrancy of Scripture.
2007-03-18 15:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can agree with you on one thing, you most certainly is a new Christian, and you have a lot to learn. When I say a lot, I actually mean years and years studying, based on your present beliefs and feelings. Living the Godly life completely objects to almost every word you wrote here. It seems to me, or any seasoned Christian that you're hoping to draw others to Christ by agreeing with them. Unfortunately, that in itself is not even the calling of a Christian. All roads may lead to Rome, but all paths certainly don't lead to heaven. Do me a favor, study some more before you make another statement along the line of "Even atheists goes to heaven".
2007-03-18 15:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Heaven's Messenger 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While I do understand your point, because I believe that the Lord has personal relationships across the organized religion rainbow, don't forget that a Christian's job is to share the word....which requires Jesus for salvation...
QUESTION- why did you just become Christian if you don't believe you have to have Jesus for salvation???
No offense taken. Just curious.
2007-03-18 15:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by ~♥Anna♥~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even Jesus talked of a Pagan with a righteous soul that would go to heaven. I think you are actually taking a path more along the lines that Jesus took more than some of your Christian brethren that are denouncing you. A Christian friend of mine, a pastor actually, told me Jesus wanted us to live more like him more than just worship him.
Thank you for respecting other religions, and allowing us who follow other paths a chance to respect you.
2007-03-18 16:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To say yes to one thing is to say no to another. Your'e not a christian if you dont believe that Christ died for your sins. The bible says He died for everyones sins so you have a right to extend that to others if you wish, but dont think that "good guys" go to heaven. To a Christian the only good guy is Jesus.
2007-03-18 15:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by expertless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense because I definitely respect you but how are you Christian if you believe that? Jesus himself said that all non believers go to hell. I respect all people and love everyone who is willing to love and except me. But I will never respect any religion I'm sorry.
2007-03-18 15:39:23 · answer #7 · answered by Beaverscanttalk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you so much! If more Christians were like you the world would be a nicer place to live. Love and peace without fear of persecution.
Will wonders never cease! An open minded Christian!!
2007-03-18 15:47:46 · answer #8 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No. You can believe the way you want but the Bible say that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life, and no one will enter to the Father's house except through Him. All roads do not lead to heaven. : )
I follow Jesus and not what is popular or not. : )
2007-03-18 15:35:35 · answer #9 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Oh thank you! Sadly, even though how nice it would be for non-believers to go into Heaven, Jesus DID say that non-believers go to Hell. Or at least to my knowledge.
But if I'm going to Hell, could God at least send me a katana so I can overthrow Satan with my friends?
2007-03-18 15:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by The World Ends with You 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋