[4seldemari]

Originally posted by PrettyHurts

I only use time to kind of put things into perspective and make a point, some people have a hard time looking past the era that they're in now and don't realize just how incredibly old everything is .....when you think about just how huge the universe is and how long us and our world have existed it's kinda silly to believe in a religion like christianity

sidenote: I know that the probability of christianity or any other religion being true is just as much now as it ever was but that doesn't really help your argument

With that logic, it'd be just as silly not to

[hardbrit]

Let me post so I can save this thread. be back later

[jeffreyy]

Hey there, Christian ATRLer here.

[brianc33616]

I am very glad I found this thread! I admit I am far from perfect, but I also feel I am alone on this website sometimes! God Bless everyone on here!

[GypsyLife]

Originally posted by brianc33616

I am very glad I found this thread! I admit I am far from perfect, but I also feel I am alone on this website sometimes! God Bless everyone on here!

[DouglasBooth]

Can you guys help me pray for Lady Gaga on AHS:Hotel??? i need all your support .

[LadyGagaStan93]

Originally posted by DouglasBooth

Can you guys help me pray for Lady Gaga on AHS:Hotel??? i need all your support .

Stop it!!

[BoyLikeYouSuxx]

Glad there's a thread like this finally. Idk about you guys but skillet remains in my top 5 bands list

Also can someone help with what I should define as? I believe in God and pray, however I don't go to church and I don't believe much of the bible other than the loving and unifying parts, would I be considered Christian or am I just spiritual person with faith in God?

[DouglasBooth]

Originally posted by BoyLikeYouSuxx

Glad there's a thread like this finally. Idk about you guys but skillet remains in my top 5 bands list

Also can someone help with what I should define as? I believe in God and pray, however I don't go to church and I don't believe much of the bible other than the loving and unifying parts, would I be considered Christian or am I just spiritual person with faith in God?

we are in the same situation sis

[BoyLikeYouSuxx]

Originally posted by DouglasBooth

we are in the same situation sis

[LadyGagaStan93]

Originally posted by BoyLikeYouSuxx

Glad there's a thread like this finally. Idk about you guys but skillet remains in my top 5 bands list

Also can someone help with what I should define as? I believe in God and pray, however I don't go to church and I don't believe much of the bible other than the loving and unifying parts, would I be considered Christian or am I just spiritual person with faith in God?

I'm in the same boat as you.

Well, if you're not a Christian, it would mean that you are not religious. (or rather you don't follow the Christian religion because there are tons of religions) If you believe in the aspect of God/Prayer, you may just be spiritual but not subscribe to a specific religion? There are definitely terms for it, but as long as you are happy worshiping/living the way you do, don't worry too much about trying to box yourself into a definition. It'll drive you nuts.

[BoyLikeYouSuxx]

Originally posted by LadyGagaStan93

I'm in the same boat as you.

Well, if you're not a Christian, it would mean that you are not religious. (or rather you don't follow the Christian religion because there are tons of religions) If you believe in the aspect of God/Prayer, you may just be spiritual but not subscribe to a specific religion? There are definitely terms for it, but as long as you are happy worshiping/living the way you do, don't worry too much about trying to box yourself into a definition. It'll drive you nuts.

Thanks sis

[ririfan21]

Originally posted by BoyLikeYouSuxx

Glad there's a thread like this finally. Idk about you guys but skillet remains in my top 5 bands list

Also can someone help with what I should define as? I believe in God and pray, however I don't go to church and I don't believe much of the bible other than the loving and unifying parts, would I be considered Christian or am I just spiritual person with faith in God?

Why you don't go to church?
You read the bible but don't believe much of it? It's God's word. You should trust him. FAITH.

If you are living like God wants you to live you are going to worship with him with other Christians.
We all have to work on ourselves to be better Christians and overcome our temptations. I don't know what you are define as. But if you want to be a Christian, go to church, live for God, surround yourself with Godly people, talk to God, pray, fast, read the bible. Get a touch from God. Let Him know you are.

I'm currently reading the book of John.

[theartpope]

not here for sharing this with protestants

[Itz_Dani!]

Originally posted by theartpope

not here for sharing this with protestants

same goes to you all

[Itz_Dani!]

anyway i loved my youth service tonight!

[Echelon]

I have the Bible App

[Jotham]

What version of the Bible do you guys use? I've been using NIV but I dont know if I should get a different version.

[Goaty]

Originally posted by fabbriche

To be Christian your views have to be in line with the orthodox Christian faith (orthodox means correct), that is you have to adhere to the so-called "essential" Christian doctrines which are as follows:

1. Holy Trinity
2. Monotheism
3. The Divinity of Jesus Christ
4. Salvation by Grace
5. Salvation through Jesus Christ
8. The Crucifixion of Jesus
7. Tjhe Resurrection of Christ
8. The Gospel

And all these doctrines have biblical basis. Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Oriental Orthodox Christians, and many Protestant denominations have many but minor disagreements pertaining to certain theological scriptural interpretations (original sin, saints, purgatory, sola scriptura, sola gratia, sola fide, etc.) but they all agree on the abovementioned essential doctrines of Christianity. You can no longer be considered Christian if your views have strayed too far from these core Christian beliefs. How many of these doctrines does your religion reject or not believe in? From my knowledge, Mormons don't believe in Trinitarian monotheism but rather they have a different unorthodox view of the nature of God which is more in line with tritheism and is a Christian heresy. And they have their own post-biblical prophet and a separate scripture which makes Mormonism not only not Christian but also an esoteric religion. Think of Muhammad quoting the Bible but twisting certain passages and adding his own theology that contradicts the Bible itself.

Mormonism only takes issue with certain aspects of the Trinity: the three are distinct beings united in purpose only.

I'm sure there are other discrepancies of belief, but that's the main one I can readily identify.

If the other religious bodies you mention above can still be grouped under the umbrella of Christianity despite their differences I don't know why Mormonism can't.

[Goaty]

I've always been under the impression that the defining characteristic of Christianity is a belief in the divinity of Christ. But I'm no religious scholar, and the label isn't the important part here but rather the content it attempts to describe.