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Originally posted by Endymon32
"Those that are not with me are against me, and those that are lukewarm are like vomit from my mouth" Jesus Christ.
Sounds like if you are not Christian you are going to hell to me.
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If Endymon32 refers to Matthew 12, 30:
"30] He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters. ", then he might want to finish the quote with verses 31 and 32:
"31] Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
[32] And whoever says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. "
I prefer Luke 6, 37:
"[37] "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; "
Chavos has taken a very brave and eloquent approach to witnessing for his faith. We see in this and many other threads, that he(?) is an exceedingly thoughtful and spiritual soul. We are forunate to have him among us to help elevate the discussion above the "you're bad/I'm good" rhetoric that seems prevelant.
It is not our place as Christians (or adherent of any theology) to define what Christianity (or, insert your religion or non-religionhere) should mean to others. I, myself, can only describe what
my beliefs are through my words and actions. If I feel that someone is causing harm and using Christianity as a shield or excuse, I can voice my disagreement and opposition. I cannot deny that person his belief in Christ.