why is christianity areligion of confusion.why christians themselves are not sure bout their beleifs.read belo
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To your question of changing the Word of God, it is wrong. I give you a quote from Revelation 22:19, "And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life...". This is quoted from the King James Version 1611 Bible, also read Rev.22:18. \nI don't know anything about the accusations you are throwing at Christians, but I can say many people are being mis-guided by satan. If you want the truth, study to show thyself worthy, read the KJV 1611 Bible and find the answers for yourself; don't pay attention to the world, follow God's Word and pray, then you will find Truth.
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IF you truly are NOT A BELIEVER... then why on Earth would you even bother to reason out with someone who may or may not be able to FULLY EXPLAIN things to you in the first place?? Like, what's the big deal anyway, right?\n\nHowever, I suggest that if you are CURIOUS enough to know or to find out, it is best that you ask THOSE who have the knowledge and capacity to do so personally rather than in an open forum since, by asking it HERE, I'll bet that you'll get even much MORE CONFUSED than ever before with the myriad answers you'll get from all three sides of the coin.\n\nKnow what I mean?
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That's because parts of it seem contradictory or counter-intuitive if you take them literally, or out of historical or literal context.  After all, the Bible is a set of books written by different people in different languages thousands of years ago.  It is only reasonable that there would be something lost in the translation, especially given the ambiguity of the English language.  It may also require a great deal of research to resolve the issues you confront them with, and they satisfied themselves of what they believe and do not remember how to explain it to you.  Ignorance and laziness are also sometimes reasons, but there are some people who are able to explain those issues to you.  If you really want good answers to your questions, you should try a few apologetics websites.
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You're probably a very intelligent person. But this time your guess is way off. I don't think you understand Christianity.
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Yes, I understand all of these things. But it is the nature of people to find it confusing that other people disagree with them after having thought about the issues. Many religious folk can't understand why anyone would be an atheist and many atheists don't understand how anyone who has considered the issues could be religious. Both sides seem to think the other is missing something crucial.\n\nWith that said, there are many believers that *are* trying to convert others. They do so because their religion says they should or because they feel that they have a way to 'salvation' and want others to share in their joy. There are also many morons on both sides who either follow their religion blindly or are atheists for the rebellion aspect of it. very few on either side think deeply about their beliefs.\n\nMy problem begins when the believers say that we have to teach their doctrines in school or avoid scientific or historical findings that contradict their beliefs. I have problems when they make it difficult for people to get birth control, or study stem cells, or love they people they find to love. believers have a long history of trying to control the minds and bodies of others. That is why I have problems with many of them.
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I don't think your mind is made up and I don't see this an attack on Christianity. You are perfectly entitled to ask this question and I see it as a serious one - well done, and thumbs up from me. Why are Christians soooooo insecure about their faith that they can't have it questionned? I'm agnostic and the reason for that is that I don't dismiss the idea of God entirely, I just think that too much dependency is on the Bible. But the Bible was written by a Man! and Man has a habit if distorting the Truth, sometimes unintentionally. Think of it this way: The Bible was written ina  different Age and different Language - neither of which we can fully comprehend. Supposing that the translations of the Bible got some words wrong and totally changed the Meaning of it? Think of the consequences - or look around you. Don't forget that doctrines are created by Man and not God ... and doctrines are Power. The Church has had that for a very long time ... but perhaps not for much longer.\n\nThanks for asking the question.
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Just  another one of the many, many, many  contradictions,  and inconsistencies  that  exist in  the  realm of  religious beliefs.But what you have to remember is that this type of questions are ones for which you will never find any  true answer because -founded  upon  "faith"  any  one person's  answer is going to be  based entirely  on that  one individual's personal  belief,  not any kind of  clear, unarguable, indisputable   evidence.       I  guess you could  say that  when it comes  to anything  relating to  faith,  each person has to simply find his own  answer,  or live without one..
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I dont know how the other religions deceide anything. But, if one is Christian, the only way to know anything is by the Bible and Bible alone.   The Bible tells us how to worship and pray, and makes it clear.  But, the reason so many in Christianity do it all very different andhave very different beliefs is this.   They bring in their own opinion, what they  have heard or not heard, etc.   The devil is right there to confuse everyone, even the Christians.  The only way to avoid confusion is to be loving God enough to obey what He tells you to do .    THen, He asks us to remove SELF from things. Its not about us and what we want or dont want or think or dont think. Its about what God thinks.  IF we desire to do  ONLY HIS will, He will show the way, and remember even Christians are growing andlearnng all the time.   YOu can memorize the Bible overnight, its a process of going to God in prayer and asking questions. Then Wait and He shows you.   To try an d explain all this with Bible verses < I would have to write a book or  many books.  Only way to know is read the Bible and then you will get a feel of how Christians are supposed to worhip, think, act, etc.    As to those other relgions, you would have to ask one of them for a response.  Those of us that know God, go only to the Bible for our information and find He is right on about everything. Even the prophecies given have come true and are still coming true.  Good to ask questions tho, then you learn...
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They can not rightly call themselves Christian if they dont feel the need to be 'saved'. Afterall that was the purpose of Christ. Christians are those who believe that Christ is Lord and Savior. He paid our sin debt with His blood.
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You are not wrong. But understand that Christianity is a religion based on fear.  Follow me or burn in hell for all eternity!  Believe or be damned!  It is been my experience that many Christian believers will not even listen to another religion's argument or concepts with anything other that complete disregard.  Brainwashing at birth.  Ask the majority of people why they follow there particular religion, the answer will most likely be that it is the only thing that they have ever known.  I only speak English because it is the only language my parents and peers ever spoke to me.  Most major religions believe in the same basic principles.  Be good and the end result will be good or better for you.  Don't let someone bully you into thinking their way.  Explore all religions and find the one that speaks to you.  There are millions of good people out there who do not believe in Jesus Christ - I find it hard to believe that they will feel the wrath of God because they have not accepted Jesus into their hearts.
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Then they are not really Christians. Where do you think most of the people in churches come from? Those who did not know Jesus. And how did they meet him? By people how have met him. So if Christians keep themselves from non Christians, then who are they going show the love of God to? Jesus did not only hang in the temple, he also hung with people from all over. Some who worshiped false gods and some who worshiped no god. But after meeting him, they were never the same. So I say again, if a Christian is so closed minded as to not let their children play with another child who believes something different from them, they have little to no faith. God knows how to keep who is his, so there should be no fear or judgment of another.
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I truly agree with you. I am catholic, and when someone asks me about my religion i answer them that i am christian, because my Lord is Jesus Christ, i follow Him, and that makes me a Christian. And sometimes, when i get specific that i am Christian-Catholic people surprises, but they get rational and get it all. Because it is as u say, we are christians too, our Lord is not the Pope, our lord is not Mr. Catholic 2006, our Lord is JESUS CHRIST and no other one, and people who truly belives in Christ and follow what He came to teach us, are then Christians. \nGod bless u all!
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Again, why do people like to question Christianity and whether Jesus was married or not?! What are you trying to prove by asking that?! All you need to know is that Jesus was God! He (despite what others may tell you) is the only one who really gave us the key to happiness! He taught us about love, about respect, about forgiveness! Look at all the other religions, they either have casts to discriminate the poor and the sick, or they call people to kill and take revenge on others!! You take advantage of the fact that as Christians we can't do much but forgive you for your indiscretions. I'd like to see you come with questions like this one for people of other faiths! Everybody likes to give their two cents and judge others based on their reactions! and it is really easy to say...look at all the Christians and this and that...but when your religion is the one being questioned...oh then it's different...then it's a sin...blah,blah,blah
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Sorry but these judgmental people are not christians. They think they are but they arn't.\n\nLove and blessings Don
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God answers prayers of those people that have gotten right with God and have God first in their heart, Its a relationship. Signs of existance hmmmm how about us and the earth. Or do you think this was an accident, the human body is so complex it cant be just by chance!Have lots of doubts about God, Jesus, or the Bible? Most people who think about this do wonder "How do I know that what the Bible says is true?" At ---, we think that this is an excellent question deserving an excellent answer, and that's what we provide in our "Facts Behind the Faith" seminar. Contrary to what you may have heard, God doesn't ever expect us to have "blind faith." He has always proven what He has said, and He's done that conclusively. The only thing that separates Christianity from every other religion is that it can PROVE what it says to be true. No other religion can. We can prove logically, scientifically, and archaeologically that God must exist, that the Bible is directly from God, that Jesus was God's Son, and even that He rose from the dead. Sound impossible? Then you owe it to yourself to force us to prove it. We guarantee that you'll be amazed at what you learn, and you deserve PROOF. Let us give you some  Go to this site and check out the simnars
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Because sometimes to ask a question you have to have both sides of the story. Its not much use to you if you only value the opinions of the Christians and dont take into account those of other religions or non-believers. You may not agree with us, many dont but still there are 2 sides to every coin.  \n\nFor me, its becasue I want to understand your opinions and learn about other peoples faiths. Im living in a country which is multi cultural and I dont think it would be very prudent of me to make assumptions on other peoples faith or culture without first learning or understanding it. Im here to give (or at least try to) an answer to a question and an opinion that would not offend but to provoke thought without trying to convince you that your are wrong. Who knows maybe you are right that there is a God or maybe Im right that there isnt, regardless learning is the key.
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Christianity is not open because people are so critical of others.  If we make one mistake then people look down on us and make the remark "and your a christian".  People forget that we are all human and we all sometime or other make mistakes.