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Old 11-16-2013, 11:28 AM
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I'm with those who believe that God will let you into his home regardless of your religion on earth. What matters is your behavior, your thoughts, your deeds. These speak of what you are regardless of what you profess to be.

I was raised Catholic and always took issue with the idea that a child born and not baptized could not go to heaven and how could it possibly be heaven if our beloved pets weren't allowed in? Or my twin that died 2 days after birth? I could not and cannot believe God would deny the innocents the key to heaven.

So, to me, Christianity is a non-issue. Following the teachings of our Lord is what matters. Being kind, gentle, giving. Doing what is right and moral (not necessarily legal) is the important thing.

(And thanks for explaining what you meant GN. Was really afraid this would go off on an awful tangent and rant. Your clarification helped a lot.)
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