I'm not christian, but I'm curious.?
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What is sin?  \n\nSin is the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4).  \n\nWhen we sin, we transgress the law, break one of the ten commandments.  We cannot perfectly keep the ten commandments using only our human effort and will power.  That is the reason for grace (unmerited pardon) which allows us to recieve salvation as a gift by grace through faith.  It is a gift we can keep or we can throw away.  Accepting salvation we become the workmanship of Christ created unto good works (Ephesians 2:8-10).  Through faith.  What kind of faith?  There is a dead faith and a live faith.  Faith without works is a dead faith (James 2:26).  \n\nContrary to what commercial Christianity would claim, the commandments have not been abolished.  \n\n"He that says, I know him, and keeps not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him" (1 John 2:4).  \n\nWe will all be rewarded according to our works (Revelation 2:23, 18:6, 20:12, 20:13).
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What do you expect from a Christian?\nSurely not honesty or integrity.
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I have often wondered.  That's why I carefully examined every religion (and continue to re-examine).  I am a Christian not just because I have rejected other religions, but also because I accept the Bible.\n\nPascal's wager might be a good starting place for looking at religion, but that in and of itself isn't much of a basis for a foundation.
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Because not everybody's Christian.
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I'm a true Christian and so is anyone else that follows the message of Jesus (The Christed One).\n\nIt's not about sin or damnation, but love and acceptance.
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No I don't, I am Christian and I consider it a moral guide with some truths and a good book, but it isn't the end all to end all. I consider myself Christian because I follow many of Christ teachings and lets face it I was raised to be so. Nature vs. nurture, what can I say? Oh and you don't have to follow the Bible to follow what Christ taught, even he was against being ruled by laws.  I love God, not the Bible, if I did I would be a follower of books not of Christ. Ever wonder why Jesus never wrote about himself? Think on that for awhile. Like the bible says we are all Gods. Follow your heart not a book.
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I am a Christian, but by that I mean a believing, thinking follower of Jesus, not just a cultural Christian. I take my faith seriously, not only in understanding its ramifications and foundations, but in living out its ethic of following the example, teachings, and practice of Jesus.
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I would worry about that too. I'm was raised as very religious, but have found the light, so to speak and have become an agnostic. I'd keep my eyes open. A cheater is a cheater. P.S. Isn't adultery a sin?
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Your getting into some heavy duty stuff here, but I will try and keep this as brief and simplistic as possible.\n\nFirst we need to ask ourselves- what is a Christian? What are the bible standards and not our preconceived ideas or what we have been told and not proved?\n\nA Christian has and is led by the Holy Spirit!!! Anybody can call themselves a Christian or attend a church, but that does not make them a Christian. If we do not have the Holy Spirit in use, we are none of his. See below.\n\n\n\nWhat to do?\n\nActs 2:37.  Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38.  Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39.  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.\n\nActs 3:19.  Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.\n\n\nWhat is a true Christian?\n\nRomans 8:1-14\n\n1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2.  For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.\n 3.  For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:\n 4.  That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.\n 5.  For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6.  For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7.  Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8.  So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9.  But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10.  And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11.  But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 12.  Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13.  For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14.  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.\n\nI have read complete reports on whether gays and lesbians are born that way and they are not. It is a choice just like it is a choice for any other sinful habit we may have. The only way we can overcome any type of sin is through the power of the Holy Spirit working in us and depending upon Jesus the Christ to transform our unconverted thinking and lifestyle which includes forgiving us when we truly repent.
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No, not at all. I think Christians or people in general, might find that to be a little...interesting? Weird?
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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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thats a good question thats why i do not claim to be a christain im just a bible student and a believer in god
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Well, I am a christian and I think animals have spirits. So I guess I'm not athiest.
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Well am not answering your question,i just want you to know that i love the answer you give to my questions and i thank God for that.Are you a christan? 'cos i am.
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Yes I believe in God, but not the way traditional Christians do.  I'm a Gnostic Christian.
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I am not a Christian but I consciously try not to belittle any religion.  My husband is a Christian as is most of my family.  I believe that each religion is valid to the worshiper and even if it is not yours it should still be given respect.
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You are obviously not even searching for the truth. If you truly were a "Christian" then you would love your brothers and sisters in Christ.\nI thought your other question was a rouse. Get real would you!