TreeStandBowHunter Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 You all know I stink at a debate unless it has to do with the Military. I don't know much about religion other than what I see in here. So, in since all I ever see in here are folks defending their religion, tell me this..... What religion are you (baptist, methodist, catholic, etc) and WHY is your religion the right religion to have and why is the next guy wrong for the religion he has.........................................Well.....I am waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY my religion is none, and that is because to me personally none make sense with their explanations of things. This is the right religion(lack of i guess) for me, but may not be for others, and they are free to believe what they want, and are IMO no more or less correct than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY Won't get an argument out of me. I'm Catholic because I was raised Catholic. I won't say Catholocism is the "right" religion and you have the "wrong" religion. I've done a ton of soul searching in the last 2 years, and I'm still sorting things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY I was raised Free Will Baptist and now pastor a Southern Baptist Church..........and the reason is simple, because I believe that what we believe is very Biblical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY I am also a Southern Baptist, but I certainly don't think that only Baptist will be spending eternity in Heaven. A persons "Religion" simply won't get him there. The Baptist Church is the denomination that I chose, but I would rather be remembered as a "Christian" than as a member of any particular fellowship. There are some things about the local church polity that I do not agree with, however it is a New Testament Church, (at least until election time for Deacons) I firmly believe in the Holy Bible, and although I do not fully understand all of it, I try to follow the parts that I do understand. I believe there is only "one way" to guarantee spending eternity in Heaven, but many denominations teach that "one way". I am also a Mason, but being a Mason or a Baptist will "not" get you to Heaven. How can I be so sure that I have a place waiting for me in heaven? How do I know that my name is written in the "Book of Life? All I can say is that I followed the instructions. I look forward to meeting a lot of you there many years from now, and I am glad that I have more to look forward to than a grave and a marker. .....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY What Denomination you are is not going to be the qualifier in getting into heaven. With that said, it is of utmost importance that the church you do belong to teaches the Bible in its entirety, and The only way to salvation is thru Jesus Christ, thats it. God says in order to go to Heaven, you must be born again. In John 3:7, Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Ye must be born again.” Whosoever therefore shall confess [testify of] Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32). You should be baptized in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ as a public testimony of your salvation, and then unite with a Bible-believing church without delay. “Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord . . . .” (2 Timothy 1:8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY I don't identify myself with any "denomination" because it means nothing to me biblically speaking. I am a born again Christian as are many other once lost folks who belong to so many different denominations. WHY ...because when I was down and out, searching for answers, and God , He reveiled himself to me through his word. When I read the New Testimant or heard it preached, it was like Jesus was talking just to me at the time. I accepted Jesus invitation when he said "Come, all ye who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest". I was more than heavy laden and He did as he promised. I trusted him when he said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father, accept through me" God has proved himself to me through his word over the years since that day, so I have no reason to doubt him now. If your a born again Christian and in a church or denomination that isn't preaching the gospel and living the gospel, the Holy Spirit will prompt you to leave, unless he wants to use you there to make change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY I am a Christian. Been to many different churches over the years. Cannot tie myself to a denomination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWC Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY well i was rasied as a southern baptist but as far as who is right or wrong,that depends on if the church is following christ if they are not then they're wrong. all i know for sure is that jesus gave his life for all of us and we have to choose to accept his salvation are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY Christian! As others have said, it's not about religion or even denomination. It's your faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. Sure I attend an Assemblies of God church but that is just where I fellowship, worship and, hopefully, get fed the word of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY My religion is Catholic, because my pareants made it so....but when I signed up for the military at 16 with special circumstances, my religion became RED,WHITE and BLUE American, which gave me the best of all worlds..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] but when I signed up for the military at 16 with special circumstances, my religion became RED,WHITE and BLUE American, which gave me the best of all worlds..... [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY I'll take the lack of a statement, as you approve Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY man this is a touchy subject with some people. heck there have been wars fought over religion. im not sure what i believe in...i mean there is so much evil & hate in the world how could there be a god????? what kind of god lets these horrible acts you hear about every day happen to our children & our loved ones???? i don't know if i buy the story about how the devil is running the show now,& one day christ is going to come back & save the holy ones.it all seems crazy to me??? sometimes i wonder that when you die, if it's just like turning a light switch off. blackness... no memory, no nothing, just an empty shell???? i want to believe but it's tough for me, i've lost a few good friends who were cut down to young, & it does'nt seem fair to me....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY your right deldeer........when you die, you are nothing but an empty shell........but according to the Word of God.......there is a soul in that shell that will spend an eternity somewhere.........that is why that it is important, as they guys have stated, that you believe on Jesus! not a church or a denomination, but Jesus. For He is the only way to heaven (John 14:6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] what kind of god lets these horrible acts you hear about every day happen to our children & our loved ones [/ QUOTE ] The God that made us human---The God that gave us a mind to make choices! There is evil in this world because of the choices of human beings. I know there natural disasters that kill people also but if you are talking about truely evil things then IMO these are done by the choices of people. God didn't make us robots to control--he gave us our own minds and unfortunately a lot people do evil things with their choices To me that statement is the same as blaming the gun for murdering someone and not the shooter. Ok--enough of my preaching I was raised as a Southern Baptist. I currently go to a Non-Denomination Church but it is very similiar to a Southern Baptist. "One day the devil decided to go to heaven to see Jesus and do a little braggin'. He approached Jesus and started bragging about all the people down with him. He stated---look at all these people I have down there Jesus--I have baptist, methodist, catholics,--you name the religion and I've got them. He then asked Jesus---Do you have people from this many religions in Heaven--Jesus replied "No, all I have is Christians!" God Bless todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY Atheism- because I was raised southern baptist. ... and I don't believe in fairy tales. Religion does have it's value, though. Some people have problems accepting the reality of death and if religion gives them some solice that when they die they get to see their grandpa and dog from their youth again, then more power to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] Atheism- because I was raised southern baptist. ... and I don't believe in fairy tales. Religion does have it's value, though. Some people have problems accepting the reality of death and if religion gives them some solice that when they die they get to see their grandpa and dog from their youth again, then more power to them. [/ QUOTE ] Well said. And I'll add: it gives people the warm and fuzzy that they are a good person. "Hey there's a crowd to see me!" I'll yell out AMEN so I can be socially accepted. That's what it means to most folks. Whatever turns your crank. Don't push your "the book says" crap to me, and I won't push mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] it gives people the warm and fuzzy that they are a good person. [/ QUOTE ] exact opposite actually. My faith has showed me that I am not a good person, that's why he sent his son to die in my place. [ QUOTE ] "Hey there's a crowd to see me!" I'll yell out AMEN so I can be socially accepted. [/ QUOTE ] Is that really how you view Christians? How sad. But I can understand how you feel that way. [ QUOTE ] Don't push your "the book says" crap to me, and I won't push mine. [/ QUOTE ] You just did....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY Guy's---I'm going to take my chances with the Risen Saviour. If you guys are right then I haven't lost a thing---but if I'm right, if the bible is true---I'm living eternity in Heaven with the man that sacrificed his life on a wooden cross for my sins--and you know what---that gives me warm fuzzy feelings down my spine.....WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY if? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] Guy's---I'm going to take my chances with the Risen Saviour. If you guys are right then I haven't lost a thing---but if I'm right, if the bible is true---I'm living eternity in Heaven with the man that sacrificed his life on a wooden cross for my sins--and you know what---that gives me warm fuzzy feelings down my spine.....WOW! [/ QUOTE ] Well said....kind of like a bumber sticker I saw the other day, "Give God a chance....the devil will always take you back!" Kind of like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] if? [/ QUOTE ] That would be exactly what you said and what you believe............because according to your beliefs, there is no absolute, there is only speculation, therefore everything in life is nothing but a big "IF" but again, you can live in doubt if you would like, while I choose to live life with a certainty and that certainty is to know that Jesus was and is real......He did die for me.......and one day I am going to meet Him because of what He did for me on the cross...... and to quote Dog Doc (by the way this was very good Todd, if you don't mind, I may use it in church sometime).....I will choose that "Warm fuzzy feeling" deep down inside anyday rather than live my life in a miserable doubt as to not really knowing what is the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY So anyone who does not believe in god has to live their life in miserable doubt? Hmm guess i missed that day in school. No misery or doubt here. I am quite happy, and quite sure i will die, and then be dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: Your religion and WHY [ QUOTE ] if? [/ QUOTE ] dq----preacherman pretty much summed it up why I said if! In my mind there is ABSOLUTELY NO doubt that Abraham's God is the creator---he sent his son to earth to set examples for me then let him make the ultimate sacrifice for my sins. There is no IF in my mind. I apologize that I gave that impression! take care todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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