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Old 05-21-2008, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jawillie View Post
So. This is what has always bothered me about Christianity. I will get right down to it.

I believe in God. (not some guy in the sky, but supreme being... god-source, the universe).

I thank God everyday by practicing and living in gratitude.
I strive to live close to God by being peace, love and joy and radiating that out to those around me.
I pray/meditate, 2x a day. NOT out of "ritual" but because I love feeling close to God-source.

I went to a strict lutheran college. I have had the bible classes. I have read the bible forward and backwards.

What I got out of that is God is Love. And that is the most important thing.

So, because I don't "worship JESUS" but instead go right for the source... I am going to hell???

For me? That is what is wrong with Christianity. FOR ME.

I love walking in nature and feeling at one with all. The trees, my neighbors, my dog, the rocks... lol. Christianity never offered that to me. That is why I don't relate to it.

So my friends may think I am in some "cult" but I gotta be honest, I think I spend way more time with God than they ever have. And I don't mean that judgemental, but fact. I FEEL god within me.... you can't tell me that is going to send me to hell. Well, you can... I just don't buy it anymore.
Beautifully said. I totally agree with you. That is largely what makes the most sense to me.

I go to a Catholic university, by the way, but luckily they don't press it on the students, well except for the fact one of the priests hates Greek life and is keen on removing it if he gets the chance. But I digress....
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