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gene90
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Message 134 of 303 (256202)
11-02-2005 10:46 AM
Reply to: Message 133 by PurpleYouko
11-02-2005 10:36 AM


Re: Jesus gave directions
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In fact i would go so far as to say that the vast majority of Christians just pay lip service and never really live the life that you describe. They all claim to be Christian. They all live by the belief that they are saved because they are baptised and go to church. These are the people i have a real problem with and you are right that when the time comes (assuming there is a God) they are going to get one big shock.
In some cases you have "faith only" (no good behavior needed) actually being incorporated into the theology. I find it kind of troubling but people are free to believe what they want.
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gene90
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Message 136 of 303 (256210)
11-02-2005 10:53 AM
Reply to: Message 135 by PurpleYouko
11-02-2005 10:51 AM


Re: Jesus gave directions
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My point is that the forefront of organized Christianity is largely composed of people who go to church, sing the hyms, make the confessions, mouth the prayers, then go right back to doing what it is they always did in the certain belief thet they are now saved
The few who really live the life because they have genuine "faith" are lost in the crowd.
I tend to agree. Some go as far as to hide behind it, using faith to vouch for character.

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