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27 Dec 2010 05:04 PM  
I agree with the Christian values, definitely, but you'd be surprised to find what other people consider Christian.

The problem is, there is a real inconsistency with that. What people consider 'Christian' and what is actually 'Christian' may be two completely different things. Religion seems to be something like a supermarket sometimes. An individual will go through and select off the shelf what they feel is affordable and works for them. This is not always necessarily a good thing, because it means that rather than finding your own spiritual connection, you give yourself a label instead.
We are all human, and it is true that many of the things that Christianity teaches are humanitarian traits. Christianity just happens to give the framework, reasons and applied knowledge on how to use "moral behavior" in a positive way. These morals are also universal, and every Christian is supposed to have a sense of them. Sadly though, people give themselves a label and do not practice what this label is supposedly saying about them.

Well, you seem to be asking the question - why is Christianity any different from the rest of the world and moral humanitarian pursuits? Well - Christianity seeks to know a higher purpose and a deeper meaning. The personal spiritual aspect is missed in atheism, and one can never fully understand what it means to actually have a relationship with a God that loves you. If anything it gives hope and knowledge of the future. ... I believe, being a Christian is not just about going to church and all these weird traditions that some churches hold, but it is about accepting Jesus Christ and developing a relationship with God. To constantly have someone who is there for you, who loves you and is looking after you when you call. That is the difference.

I hope that explains things a little..
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27 Dec 2010 07:17 PM  
Mmhmm. It did. I think religion is a romantic concept, but not for me. For one thing, I'd always be skeptical; for another, I have those fulfilling relationships already? I don't know. But it really sounds lovely.
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25 May 2011 12:13 PM  
for me, It's not a question of need, it's a question of what's right and what's wrong. I like to think that I would always think of that first, and only afterwards consider what my 'needs' are.
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25 May 2011 04:03 PM  
I'm sure the perspective is different depending on the individual, their type, how they were raised etc. For me, it's because I seek the truth. It's hard to deny a being you've met. I would be dishonest with myself if I tried to deny God. I can see how somebody else, from the same truth-seeking motivations could come to a different conclusion, but based on my life experiences, I believe the conclusion I have come to is the correct one. I don't believe in God because of mental weakness; I believe in God because I've met Him. He's as real to me as my next door neighbor.
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