I consider myself a christian. I believe that Jesus is the "son" of God, or rather the essence of God. I believe in compassion and selflesness. I accept the fact that I am not perfect and that I sin but I also accept the fact that change is possible and necessary in order for me to "evolve" as a human being.
I dont believe that Jesus saved us from damnation but rather from ignorance. I believe that parts of the old testament were written by jewish priests in order to unite and control the israelites. And therefore should not be taken as the word of God.
I believe that people should not worship a book or be completely guided by one. Specially when it teaches hate and senseless violence as it did for the ancient israelites.
But I do believe that God is in everyone of us and that the purpose of life is to awaken to that truth and by doing so, become as perfect as our inner essence.
I believe that by practicing limitless compassion we will realize the Truth!
2007-06-26 16:27:45 · 33 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Who determines if you are wrong or not. Your faith is between you and God and no one needs to be your Judge.
Much of what you have said , I too agree. On the part about Jesus saving the world from sin, Yes I do go along with that.
Not just the bible but many sources agree with that. The Karmic debt of the world was paid and we were bought time.
I think Christ came into the Body of Jesus and that the Spirit of God is the essence you speak which is in all of us but In the case of Jesus, the Universal absolute Lord, Son of God entered his body and walked the earth for three years. You seem very aware but give yourself time and freedom to think for yourself and study and learn. Knowledge comes in many levels. Discern everything and don't worry what others think. To me, you seem like you are the right path of righteousness, stay there.
Rev. TomCat
2007-06-26 16:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Rev. TomCat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus Said (John 14:6) I am the way the truth and the life the only way to the father is through me...
My personal view is, the Bible is what we have got to work with. The Bible also states that it is the inspired word of God (2 Tim 3:16) I am not going to question it... (have done not anymore) because Romans 13 talks about Authority and Responsibility, I will be obedient to those words as they work for me, I believe they are God's words and if somebody has tampered with it I would hate to be in their shoes explaining it too God. I believe God is big enough to ensure the integrity of HIS WORDS. I believe that God would not allow a violation to occur.
I know that some of the violence is hard to stomache this is History....
I don't believe Jesus saved us from Hell either, He came to save us from sin...
2007-06-26 16:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by Abbasangel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God did not teach hate or senseless violence to the Israelites.
You haven't read much of the Bible apparently.
God told Israel specifically how to deal with specific people. He had seen the wickedness of the people in Caanan and decreed their judgment. But, he also told them NOT to attack some of the nations surrounding them.
If you think Jesus was only speaking of things in this life, why did the Apostles willingly accept torture and death to tell you that there is a resurrection coming for all people?
TEK
2007-06-26 16:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by TEK 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are very wrong. What kind of spirit takes away from the Word of God? An anti-christ spirit.
2 Timothy 3:16 ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 2:15 & 16
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
2007-06-27 03:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Old Hickory 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You know, I can tell you are wrong. I can tell you really want to believe the Word of God! I can tell you might be on your way to really and truely becoming right with God. Jesus did save us from damnation and our own ignorance. Keep reading God's word and the Holy Spirit of God will reveal his special plan for you!
2007-06-26 16:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by emison21754 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!! You are wrong! I would go so far as to think that you are not a Christian because you go against Christ teachings. If you study out the sermon on the mount you will find that it has come from Leviticus. Jesus was just clearing up misunderstandings the people had.
2007-06-26 16:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by Dark Angel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right that we don't have to exzactly follow the bible. It wasn't written by God it was written by holy people, but not God. If you want to get to know God and what he wants pray. I usto have a hard life and i asked god for help and i got help and knowledge of somthing i never had before. I discovered how to be compassionate and feel for people who suffer. I usto walk by them and think nothing of it, but know i can feel their pain. compassion is a gift that you must earn. I have a lot to learn ahead of me, but i am so happy of how i understand poeple better. You don't fully understand the part "i dont believe that Jesus saved us from damnation but rather from ignorance" ... i will try to explain. Jesus did save us from domination becuase our domination is caused by our ignorance and the lack of ablility they had for the ones who suffered. In old days they killed wihout much feeling because they got "usto suffering". War came after war.. suffering and more suffereing because certain rulers wanted more land out of their own ignorance to be powerful. After jesus death wars countinued, but people had a better idea of who god was. They found their energy to get through by praying. The world is what it is because of us, and now people realize that. God gave us free will to live how we want and we choose war and others jus have no choice. People usto think there was no escape from anythign because the wars they thought usualy were inspired by the God's ways. Afterwards people new there was a good god with good intentions. They discovered a place there was to escape. Our sufferings go away when we enter heaven. And thats how jesus opened the door up for us. He helped us discover the real god and the real heaven. This is my opinion but i strongly boleive it has a strong truth to it.
You are a cristian no matter your boleif if you were baptised you are christian. God loves us all and eeach religion has an idea of who god is but the only true idea whe can get that satisfies our needs is when we create a personal relationship wiht him through prayer. He is your father with out limits thats why he tolerates all of these opinions. He is not limited to one idea so don't worry, he hears you.
2007-06-26 16:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you believe that you have control of your own destiny? It appears you have a very misguided understanding of the Bible. The Old Testament SPEAKS of JESUS!
GOD bless
2007-06-26 16:35:54 · answer #8 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd just like to say...
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness"
2 Timothy 3:16
2007-06-26 16:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You "consider" yourself Christian.... You should probably refer to yourself as Christ-like.... You really can't claim to be Christian without paralleling the views of at least on sect of Christianity...
Doesn't make you a bad person and from what you have typed it makes you better than most Christians so....
Biblical are you wrong, yes
Morally are you wrong, no! You are a good person and that supersedes all dogma, rules, and restrictions.
2007-06-26 16:35:55 · answer #10 · answered by BOB 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋