Okay this is for chirstians who go to church. I mean the stated beliefs of your church like baptism, who can be saved, gays, what is sin and so on. And which church beliefs do you have trouble with. Mine is predestination.
2007-07-06 10:01:22 · 20 answers · asked by John A 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For the most part i believe in the bible, sometimes i prefer to dwell on God's word rather than man's interpretation of it.
For instance I am not Happy about speaking in Tongues and do not see why i should be expected/compelled to do so.
Another area where I feel some churches lack as well are where womens' status are concerned.
Predestination you say... well I suppose our fate to damnation/providence is known to God, but all we can do is strive to live the Christian life. It's as Martin Luther described up to us to find our calling, that is the true Christian ethic, the final outcome of our endeavour is only known to our highest deity.
2007-07-09 13:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by 2 cent philosopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are right. If people are predestined to either Heven or Hell, what is the purpose in the great commission: Go ye therefore into all the world, preaching the Gospel of Peace. If everyone is saved, who is going to be, what is the purpose of evangelism or even having churches?
I am Baptist and we have a non-written Southern Baptist rule against alcohol. I do not drink beer or hard liquor. My wife and I do like an occasional glass of wine. My church says no, but I disagree. I understand why they say no. If someone sees me drinking, knowing me as a Christian, and they start drinking, ;thinking that if I do it , it must be alright, and then as a result, become incurable alcoholics, I am responsible to a point. I understand this and we do not drink in public.
I like the joke about the difference between a Baptist and a Methodist, the Methodist will speak to you, in the liquor store.
2007-07-06 17:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a lutheran, i'm mostly satisfied with the doctrine of my church, except for the practice of confirmation.
noone should have to go through classes to partake of the Eucharist. i feel like confirmation is an attempt to make ourselves worthy, when it's the blood that makes us clean in the first place. i don't like the idea of having to ''qualify'' for that. noone could ever ''qualify.'' that's why Jesus died for us. i can see why it's done, but i still don't think it's right.
predestination is a difficult concept... the definition in the church isn't quite the same as the one in the dictionary.
there are a few more piddly things i disagree with, but that's the big one.
2007-07-07 16:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by That Guy Drew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wanted to be a minister. I began to study my religion and found I could not stand for everything it stood for. I would be a hypocrite if I did. So I began to look into all kinds of religions. I found those that fit me had one principle in common, all the time. At their cornerstone was the belief that we all need to love without condition. So I picked my way through all these Gods, (who were actually the same God, but with a different name), and found my beliefs Religion simply means doing the same thing repeatedly. So what I need to say is, I found out what my spiritual beliefs are, and now can live them with clarity and conviction.
Blessed Be
2007-07-14 09:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by Linda B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in most of the beliefs of my church...except for the gay rule. Not to sure on that one. Why...because a friend of mine just passed away on June 27, 2007. He was gay, but Roger had the heart of an angel. He died from Cancer and he was so talented. He could sing , draw, play almost any instrument and I know that he when he was dying he wanted to know Jesus, but best of all he loved all life. Just like Jesus loved all things. I have a hard time believing that I won't see, Roger in heaven. I can't see Jesus not wanting Roger there with him. So I beleive in most of what my church preaches.
2007-07-06 17:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your Church believe what the Bible says??
That is what I believe.
Things like predestination are a little difficult for the human mind as we are accustomed to time.. God lives in eternity and doesn't have to deal with time.. Everything is in real time for him past, present, future.
You may not believe in it, but it is stated in the Bible, how you choose to explain it may be another point of view..
2007-07-06 17:08:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beliefs? Not really. Issue's concerning doctrine or meanings? Yes a few.
God the Father, Jesus our Savior, Holy Spirit our comforter, these three in place and where they belong, the rest will be sorted out on the last day.
2007-07-13 21:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe everything that my church teaches. I'm not trying to sound all great or snobish or anything, but I would hope that if someone disagrees withth their church that they would pray and ask God if this is that right church for them and to show them the truth. For example, if baptisim really is necessary for salvation then you need to know that. Someone must have the truth right?
2007-07-06 17:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by Rebelbandman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would i go to church if i didnt believe what it taught? And why would i believe what they teach if they dont teach the truth of God as testified by the Spirit?
The key is first making our beliefs rely on the truth God has revealed rather than our personal preference and then finding the one Church that teaches it.
2007-07-06 17:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by Avatar_defender_of_the_light 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes , they base their beliefs on the bible . It took me over 6 churches to find one that base their beliefs and try to follow the bible the best they can .
2007-07-06 17:09:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋