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Originally Posted by hambone
I don't argue religion in groups like this, prefer one on one since its easier to understand the other person and make your points known.
That said, my only reason for posting here is because I laughed when I read onesnowyowls post.
It says on one line:
"I am a Christian"
and her sig says:
"100% Pure Evil"
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Yeah, a certain friend of mine ' round the TFP claims I am 100% Pure Evil for various reasons. *cough* Trampoline.
After reading through the thread I thought I would post my own statement of faith as to where I am with God.
If you refer back to ShaniFaye's post you'll get a good sense of how I live my life. If I screw up and ask for forgiveness, I am forgiven. I believe much more in the concept of a loving and forgiving God than some vengeful God that wants to send me to Hell. Secondly, I take the words of Jesus Christ himself far more seriously than I do anyone else's (which, IMO, is how it should be). Paul has deliberate reasons for saying what he said--Paul was a huge fan of asceticism and in fact encouraged people to live an ascetic lifestyle. Therefore, most of what Paul has to say about religious life I read very cautiously. As for the OT...they're great stories, and there are some really awesome tales to be read there.
As for my own behaviors: yes, I swear, I drink, I have premarital sex, I engage in homosexual behaviors from time to time. I fully admit to being a sinner. I would rather be honest with myself and with God than live a life I would find a) stifling and b) unfulfilling. I do my best, though, to make up for my shortcomings through a fullness of faith.
Me in a nutshell...though it's really hard to encapsulate my faith in a nutshell--I think it's a living, vibrant thing, and I also think that's exactly how it should be.