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Originally Posted by eweissenbach
I'm sorry Bucco, but I have no idea what you are saying here. I have questions which, in my mind, are legitimate. I have no religious "Advisor" as I don't know anyone who was present in Jesus' time, or that translated the original text of the Bible. I don't really totally trust anyone in the religion business, or lay people that claim to be in possession of the one and only truth. I am a Christian without all the answers and skeptical of those who think they have them.
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1. I never heard anyone even on this thread brag about having all the answers
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Never ever said, and your comment IS contentious, that your question was not legitimate, in fact just the opposite...I offered you a few links if you wanted. What gave you the impression I did not think your questions were legitimate ?
3. I am sure your "wiseacreness" if that is a word about not being present during the time of Jesus was meant in humor, and my only comment was that you will NOT find anyone in that position on TOTV
4. I am sorry that you consider religion a "business"...that, to me anyway, is sad. Are organized religions run like a business because our age demands it...yep. But, my religion involves God.....the "business" part is just there as a necissity of organization and does not interfere with my trust, faith and belief in God.
5. If you are truely a christian as you say, then my only suggestion to you with this is to
pray. Other than that, as we all know, religion is pretty much faith based...faith is all we have...any of us.
The central part of religion is GOD...however we define that entity. My opinion...if you actually believe, then you have faith and the ability and trust in prayer for lots of answers. I am not smug enough to think I will get or deserve ALL of the answers. As I said, most religions are based on faith.
IF I have questions, and I do and always will, I listen to my heart...I pray, and yes read the Bible. All I want is guidance...we all know the Golden Rule....and that is a good start and where my post will end. I am not arrogant enough to actually think I could convince anyone of what is my heart. I trust, have faith and treat each day as a gift.