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Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Your not suggesting that we live in a pluralist nation are you?

We are Christian foremost, and nothing else.

Weird, good one. I don't think it's a matter of which one is right, but which one is right for you. Isn't a Buddist someone who worships Budwieser? I knew my local pub was actually a church. I think I need to go find a little salvation....

I would not say these are 'false religions'. That is too much of a narrow view on life and each persons beliefs.

With Buddhists, they believe they only way you can achieve Zen is to do no harm to someone. If you do harm, you slide back a bit. What is wrong with a faith that promotes a peaceful existence?

Also, with Pagans, they believe in the 3-fold rule: whatever you shall do will come back in 3-fold. So, if you harm someone it will come back to you in 3-fold. Again, promoting peace.

Yes, they may not believe in Heaven or Hell. But there is nothing to prove either one exists. Plus they promote a peaceful way of life which is a great thing!

BTW cocoboa, was it not Jesus who asked that we turn the other cheek and try to be 'Christ like'? Is that not a leap of faith at that point? Does Jesus not want man to do good works or face possible damnation? Just some thought for you...

I understand what you are saying cocoboa and I respect what you are saying. That is your beliefs and there is nothing wrong with them at all.

I would like to think I do not need a go-between to achieve eternal happiness. For the record, I am not a Buddhist, I just brought that up as an example.

And you are correct, there is no way anyone will know who is right or wrong until we pass away. I would like to think that even though I chose a path that is not mainstream, that all the good I do will far out way the bad.

That way if I am not correct, I will still go to heaven. If not, well at least I will have some friends wherever I may go. :)

For the record, I am a pagan and I feel I have chosen what is best for me. I have had some experiences that confirm I have chosen the correct path for me.

I believe each person must find their own path in faith and follow it. It has taken some time for me to find my path and I hope each person finds their own personal path of faith that brings them happiness.

Very well put, Squirrelboy, you have put the emphasis on what we do as a person in this life as being the determining factor as to whether we have a good life or not. Doing the right thing will bring you peace and understanding in your own lifetime. Being close minded about religion is part of the reason we are having so many problems with the Muslims of this world. The religious right are for the most part radical Christians, the same as the radical Muslims with the only difference being whether you believe in Christ or Allah. Being a good person is ten times more important than being a good Christian, Muslim, or Buddist.

Simple, agreed. Nothing about Christianity tells us to be a killer, robber, thief or liar.
Weird,
Wars aren't started over religions they are started by men. Please be very clear when you speak about this. Because nobody ever kills in the name of Jesus; they kill in the name of government and use Christ to justify it. But Jesus wouldn't have murdered like the crusaders, nor would he spread the faith with the sword like Muhammad (Quran).
Suirrelboy,
I understand what you are saying: Isaiah 64:6 "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away." If you believe in Christ as your savior you will inherently do good works. Read James, works are a sign of salvation, but not the cause for it. I believe you are for the most part a good person, but why would God take you to heaven if you didn't want to be with him on earth (church etc). You must agree that if God dragged people into heaven kicking and screaming, because those who worship him do so obediently, If he brought those not wanting God in their lives to heaven in the end, he would be hell not God.

Superjaybird,
That is a very complex question and a good one. No one can know the mind of God completely, but his word gives us some insight. Matthew 7:7 "8 For everyone who asks receives; those who seek find; and to those who knock, the door will be opened." So if you seek truly seek God, God will provide the way.

Further, that is why it is so important to support Christian ministries. But many claim to be seeking truth and sell their souls for lies: Matthew 7:13 "Matthew 7:13 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Lots of people claim to be seeking God, but their views are worldly, they are not sincere. 21 "21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!" In other words, they claim to be godly, but God is only one; if you are truly Godly you would know him.

Romans 3:5 “5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God's righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) 6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? 7 Someone might argue, "If my falsehood enhances God's t

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