Convert me to your religion.....?
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I find that mildly insulting, since "Just read the Bible for yourself and you'll see" *is* my religious practice.  I use many translations in an attempt to understand the context and meaning of the original words, and take timeout to actually *experience* God in my life as well, through prayer and observation.\n\nPoint 1)\nJesus said "you are not to be called teacher. There is only one Teacher, and all of you are brothers.  Do not call any man here on earth your father. There is only one Father and He is in heaven.  You are not to be called leader. There is only one Leader and He is Christ." \n\nSo if we only have One teacher, and He isn't obviously visible or tangible to everyone, it's going to take a change in our perception to find Him.  Following any leader, any church, any teacher traps us.\n\nPoint 2)\nJesus said "The holy nation (kingdom) of God is not coming in such a way that can be seen with the eyes. It will not be said, 'See, here it is!' or, 'There it is!' For the holy nation of God is in you."\n\nAs we respond to our internal reactions to the scriptures, we will find Christ at work in it.\n\nPoint 3)\nRomans 1:19-20 Paul is saying:\nMen know about God. He has made it plain to them. Men cannot say they do not know about God. From the beginning of the world, men could see what God is like through the things He has made.This shows His power that lasts forever. It shows that He is God.\n\nWe also react to the world around us, but it is the internal reaction which reveals God at work in our hearts.  This works even if you don't read scripture.\n\nPoint 4)\nBut Jesus said, "It must be done, because we must do everything that is right." So then John baptized him.\n\nJesus did things that weren't even necessary for Him to do.  Being baptized for example, was a way for a Gentile (non-Jew) to become "grafted" to Judaism.  So we see Jesus being observant in all the ways a person can be observant.\n\nI try to act in a way that reveals God's presence and love to all people, Jews first, but also Christians, Muslims, Pagans, Wiccans, Hindus, and Native Americans especially, since I am living in their space and I am in part descended from them, Mexicans, Canadians, anyone stigmatized, homosexuals, the handicapped, the homeless, and that really annoying guy at work.\n\nThis brings me to\nMy final Point)\nGod is Love 1 John 4:8,16\n\nIf you learn anything on the way that leads you to act hatefully, you weren't learning that from Jesus.\n\nI'm sorry if you expected more.  I hope you weren't expecting me to point you in a church you never noticed, sitting right there on your corner, with white doves perched on a running fountain.  But fortunately, the religion I'm talking about is open to everyone, and not just the literate, not just the social, not just the convicted, but also the conversational, the solitary, and the skeptical.  You seek God with all your heart and ability and He Himself teaches you.
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Your relationship with God are between you and the higher power you believe in. Converting to please another "human being" wouldn't be putting the spirtual relationship as a priority but the earthly one. No One can make you convert. In the end you will not stick with it. Do what makes you happy and what your conscience can deal with.
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No, but your religion is stupider...hypothetically.  haha.
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Hmm...Well, do what other bullshit religions have done: name it after your religion's savior, which I suppose would be you. Don't martyr yourself though. That can't be fun.
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AMEN! I think several others on here should join us!!\nKeep up the faith!
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No, you do not have to convert. And chances are that there are a few churches around. So you probably could if you felt like it.\n\nDon't drink the Kool-aid.
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http://www.rabiah.com/convert/
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to religious people... YES!!!
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Consider your choices: One of you have to convert to the other religion or see if there are any civil ceremonies instead of a religious one.\n\nGood luck, congrats
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Come join the cult!!!\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/AnswerholicsAnonymous/\nMaybe Rev Trask will join too?
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you want a more modern religion?\n\nThen I think the Church of the FSM is for you.\n\nfeel the touch of His Noodly Appendage.
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I am a convert to Hinduism.  So obviously, I believe one can convert.  I have never met a Hindu here in the USA who did not accept me as a Hindu.  However, I do know that some do believe you cannot convert.  So it just depends on who you ask.  There is no official "Church" in Hinduism which decides such matters.  There are many variations of thinking among Hindus.  So it is natural that you will find some differences of opinion on this.\n\nMost modern-day Hindus I have found accept me as a convert, as I have said, but many Hindus think it is odd that someone would convert to their religion, because they do not actively seek converts, and they teach that theirs is one among many valid paths to God.
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Once I was asked “Have you found Jesus?” I replied “Damn? You guys just keeping losing him” (and probably your faith as well). And while I appreciate your thought and intent the answer is “No Thanks”.  I am pleased that you have found a path but with all due respect, do not try to drag others along! (Usually kicking and screaming).  Make you a deal! I’ll attend a service with you if you attend one with me! Neither will probably convert but I’ve seen yours before. You attending mine may uplift you and at least give you a different perspective.
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This is wonderful to hear!! Convert to Islam!  Welcome Brother to Islam! Assalam Alaikum.  May your endeavours in Islam bring you peace and happiness in your life:)\n\nKeep reading the Quran!  It will guide you to the straight path!
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Go get Timothy Leary's book How to Start Your Own Religion.  That will give you your start.
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http://www.riseofislam.com/\n\ncheck out this page my friend. Im sure you will figure out why so many people are converting to Islam.\n\nMay Allah bless you.
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OMG, that almost makes me want to become a believer. Yikes!!