is it ok for a christian to pledge a bglo?
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uh? you need to correct a word for the right spelling... we dont know what you talk about, dear.
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I would say to be militant about it is a little strong, but Jesus says that we are to go into the world teaching and preaching the gospel, baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  So, I would think it should make a great deal of difference to you what someone believes; as he also said I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Light - NO man cometh unto the Father, but by me.  The capitals are not yelling but for emphasis and I don't know how to make emphasis without using capitals - so if you are saved and you don't feel an unction to spread the gospel, then what good is your salvation?  I'm not judging you, I'm simply posing a thought pondering question to you.  I can't tell you what is sin and what is not - Jesus can - a reference you might find helpful is James 4:17.
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It is a very good start! just keep at it! You may have many Christo-pagans interested in your faith. Best of luck and follow your heart.\nBlessed Be
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'god bless'...that offends me! lol  But to be honest, even though I'm not a believer, I believe in letting things be. The cross does not offend me. I'd rather go with the majority, myself. I feel like that's what this country is about.
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If you are asking for historys sake, Ronin is right about the mostly Protestant, and Anglican thing. (In England.) If you are asking for now a days... don't worry so much about what church is right, and focus on getting your heart right. Your local pastor isn't going to be your judge, God is. Line up with His rules. Get a relationship with Him. Notice I said relationship, not religion?
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I'm a Christian, and I agree with you. I think that if there is no judgement or condemnation in the answer, and if the answer is relevant to the question, there should be no problem. I have gotten rude comments from some of those who are non-religious, but only in the site. \n\nHowever, there is another side to the coin. The sad fact is that the only e-mails I have gotten that were rude and uncalled for were from other Christians, and I've also had other Christians behave rudely on the site. \n\nSeems that some people from all worldviews need to mind their manners now and then.
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If you believe in him, then there is not problem. You never have to go to church or even pray, as long as he knows you believe in him and love him, then your safe. Don't worry. I don't go to church either. So if i'm full of BS then we will be chillin together. lol
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:: Sigh... ::\n\nprophet*\nGabriel*\nGod. *\nDo you believe me?*\nWill you be my follower and enjoy a new perfect RELIGION?*\n\n\nLearn to type.\n\nAnd, no, I won't.
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Well said.\n\nI'm not a religious person but damn it, our country is traditionally christian.\n\nI respect your tolerance.\n\nSo should others.\n\nGod bless.
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if he was a christian he would respect you for your decision. I think you are doing the right thing.  Think about this...Dont worry about why he's doing it.  Its the Devil talking. God would love for you to be around Christians, and of course the Devil would not.  Don't put God after your boyfriend. God first, ALWAYS! God Bless You!
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I am Christian. Don't argue over other people's teachings. Just ask them to tolerate others, not to disturb us, not to terrorize others, not to press others to accept their customs when we have ours. And don't accept their customs if that infringes on our values. Amen
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GO FOR IT, and I will even PRAY for the sites success in JESUS's NAME (and I hope the other Bro's and Sis's will too! ONE can send a thousand away, TWO can send ten thousand. The power level goes up by TEN every time some other Child of God adds his-her faith to the prayer. p.s.This is why the Devil has tried to separate us for along time, if WE all get together on this thing(assembling ourselves together), he's done for.
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I am a christian and I think it is fine.  Just because you are christian doesn't mean you can't have fun.  God loves you.  He isn't waiting up there with a big stick ready to hit you everytime you sin.  We are all sinners.  But go have fun.  You are doing nothing wrong.
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I am concerned that you mention he "said if he is to marry me..."  b/c it sounds like an ultimatum.   Being baptized, if you are of the Christian faith, is a SYMBOL only of Christ's ultimate sacrifice for us (all humans).  We are sinners, from birth, and the only way for us (all humans) to gain access to heaven b/c of our sin was for Christ to give His life up for us, as the ultimate payment for those sins.  We will never be "good enough."  So, in accepting that Christ did this for us (again, ALL humans), and realizing that we will always fall short of perfection b/c we're sinners, we thank Him for His sacrifice and live for Him daily.  Always striving to learn more about how to serve Him, and then doing it.  This is why we're here on earth.... to serve God.  Baptism is then a way of showing publicly that we choose to serve the only living God, the Saviour of our souls, by dying to ourselves, being buried (sybollically) by being "dunked" or immersed in water, and rising again (sybollically) by coming up out of water.  Christ did this as an example of what showing a public declaration of knowing and loving and following Him could look like.  Being baptized is not a "ticket to heaven" - so be careful of feeling pressured to get baptized in order to be good enough for something else (i.e. marriage).  I'll pray for you...
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"Granny, I love you and I respect you.  But I have made a choice for my faith and life, and I need you to respect that.  Show me that you love me by respecting this choice."\n\nNow, if there is something WRONG with the non-denominational church you have selected, then that is an entirely different question.  However, if your church is teaching the Bible as God's word, and if you cannot see anything in their statement of faith that is wrong, then stand your ground, affirming your Granny of your love for her.
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A true Christian may participate in any activity that does not lead to slavery (being brought under the power of another), either for him(her)self or anyone else; He (or she), may participate in any activity that brings glory to God; He (or she), may participate in any activity for which he (or she) can honestly give thanks to God for granting him/her the privelege of engaging in.\n\n1 Corinthians 6:12\nAll things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.\n\n1 Corinthians 10:23\nAll things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.\n\n1 Corinthians 10:31\nWhether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.\n\nColossians 3:17\nAnd whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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So my screensaver showing Jesus pole-dancing under the words "Jesus loves gays" would be OK then?