gotigrz's Christianity topic, part 2 Options

[gotigrz]

Someone i think badman or merica actually asked ed in person and he admitted being a christian. im pretty sure his is a little more of an open faith (i remember a recent interview where he stated that praying doesnt do much good in the world) I know he thinks the bible is the best source of morality and guide for mankind but im not clear if he believes in the divinity of jesus or that he was born of a virgin etc...

well, if ed said that he was a Christian, then he does believe in the virgin birth, the dying on the cross, and the resurrection 3 days later. that is the criteria of being a Christian. nobody says, .. "yeah, i'm a Christian, but that whole virgin birth thing is just crazy."

when ed said that about prayer not doing much good (i heard the interview)... he was referring to prayer that he thinks isn't really "prayer". he was saying that when you are truly in prayer with God that you are like one with Him, and that most people just close their eyes and ask for something. and, that THAT isn't doing much good cause that's what most people do and look at the world around us. PRAYER... aka... truly talking to God is VERY powerful.

[gotigrz]

high school???? i'll be 31 in august. and, if i said that i believe you will go to Hell if you don't turn your beliefs to God instead of away from God it is only because that is what God said.... not, me.

your whole life you do things for an end result. if you do this: this happens, if you don't do this: this happens.... rewards and consequences. if there is a God, and if there is a place called Heaven and Hell, and if you will end up in one or the other BASED ON YOUR CHOICES,... don't you think it is only fair that the One who makes the decision on where you will end up should give you fair warning of the consequences of your choices?

the only thing that wouldn't be fair is if there is a Heaven and a Hell for reward or punishment and yet we were never made aware of it.

a parent doesn't punish their child for something they weren't told not to do. a parent will warn their children of the danger and harm and consequences of their child's actions and choices... a good parent, anyway. i believe the same is for God and His children... us.