I feel sorry sometimes to be called christian..but then I remember..?
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"Just remember that if compassion, love, and unity is not in your belief, than you are a bad person no matter what your belief is." <=== That right there says it all. Christians have lost touch with that because they are so wrapped up in their image...so anything out of place to them is automactically fought against and you can't be like that--rude, uncompassionate, and un-loving. God wouldn't want that so why should you treat others indifferently because of what they believe or what they want to try. \n\nI love you for bringing that up. I'm a christian and I'm not like that at all. So it gets annoying when others are.
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There is no quick fix.\n\nI often feel sorry for people when they see themselves as "saved" just because they took on a new belief. I respect the teachings of St. John of the cross who explains that unconsciousness must be transformed by the light of consciousness. In other words, you have to be present enough to see, feel, and experience your demons rather than pretending they just went away because you believe something.
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Yes. Some people believe that when someone openly says they are a Christian, it means you are judgemental of those who aren't.
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Being a Christian I strive to do just that. It's not easy. I think you become a hypocrite if you are not trying to love everyone on earth. I choose to try to act in a loving way toward all that I come into contact with. I often fall short of that. But I keep on trying.
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I might have felt snubbed by people in the congregation, but as a Christian, I shouldn't let it bother me that much. They could've just been having a bad day. But who am I to judge them. I know I've done things that I'm not proud of either. That's why I'm so glad that we have a loving and forgiving Lord like Jesus.
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unfortunately these kind of things happen, In your place I would be offended also, I feel for you, and am sorry for the loss, it is hard to get over things like this. The only thing I can say is try not to dwell, I know it is easy to say and another to do, but If it will make you feel better you can go infront of the church. And again I am sorry for your loss!
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If people think that only Christians can have love for others, then I hope they would think I was a Christian by my actions.\n\nHowever, I am NOT a Christian.  I am a Hindu.  I hope they could know that I was loving by my actions.
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Oh, but I thought it was just so "impossible" to be gay and a Christian, too...\n\nI feel bad for people like that who live their entire lives ashamed of who they are.
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I just wanted to say that I have read your questions and answers to several questions (including my own) and I find you to be very level-headed and well-spoken. I used to practice Christianity and then evolved into feeling differently - a lot of the reasons I did had to do with the way Christians around me looked at issues - it got under my skin. But your views that are influenced by your beliefs are not at all offensive, even to someone who may not believe in the same things as you. I am glad to read what you have to say, as I am more inclined to listen to someone who is rational, if nothing else.
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I know what you mean, I am a singer as well. Sometimes I feel like that too. I am happy that you have thought about it though, because that means you are aware of it. Some people fall in the trap of thinking that they did something. But anything good in this world comes from it's creator. God bless you and I hope the Lord uses you in magnificent ways!
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There's no "political sin" and nothing to be forgiven. If you 've been saying what you feel to be true, where is the fault? I will never apologize for my opinions or emotions because then I would only be a liar to both myself and the people I've compromised for. If you feel like you're going the wrong direction, just change it. Don't dwell on past actions with regret because ultimately they bring you to the point you want to be at (if you're lucky enough to find that point), and there's really no other way to get there.
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I am christian and I feel it's not right to think like that it's because your flesh wants it so you should not give in, Satan works in our thought so be careful.
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Yes. I have a very difficult time forgiving myself for many of my shameful actions, even though I've asked the Lord for forgiveness. In fact, some of the things that I regret I still ask forgiveness for, many years later. I know I don't need to, but I just feel so incredibly terrible about those things. I want so badly to be the person that God wants me to be. I want to have Christ-like qualities. It is so hard for me to understand why I can't get there! I struggle almost everyday with self control (especially control over my tongue). I would give pretty much anything to consistently maintain my self control, and yet I can't without God's help. I have found that if I forget to pray before I go to sleep (and thus forget to sincerely ask the Lord to allow His Holy Spirit to be with me every second of the following day to help me with self-control), I have a very hard time the next day. If I do ask, it's so much easier - I mean VASTLY different. I don't know why it seems as though God wants me to request help every night, but I'm sure He has a reason. Probably to get me to rely on Him more. That would be a good reason. When I lose my self-control and yell at my little ones, I feel so much remorse. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so my 4 and 2 year old are the ones who try my patience.  :o)  That is to be expected, and is not their fault (sometimes it is, but not usually)! I want to be a calm and predictable mommy, but it's very hard for me. That's all I have to say, as I am tired now and need sleep.  :o)
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I hope you are not apologizing for being a Christian.  That is what your "question" sounds like.  No need for that.  If, on the other hand, you are saying that you are apologizing in Christian manner, I accept.  God Bless.  It does take great restraint to keep from answering in kind with some of the yahoos who get on this page.
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AMEN. i feel exactly the same way. i dont understand how ppl that profess to love god can be so horrid to those who choose to live differently than they do. especially since jesus taught us to love our enemies, to always turn the other cheek, and that judging others was for god to do, not for us to do to each other. i wish you and your wiccan girlfriend the best of luck. its a shame more ppl dont think like you an i do about this subject.
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Well you are. Trust me you are. Sounds like you don't like whats going on. Change it. That simple, change it even if you don't like what you change it to the act of changing will go along way to making you feel better. Also, leave God, Jesus, or what ever out of it. That just cause more problems.
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not really understanding the question fully.  do you mean you've done something you're sorry for???    i think you're trying to forgive yourself and move past the shame and guilt for what you did by reflecting on WHY you did it.  which means you're growing not only intellectually, but spiritually as well.  good luck on your journey.  you've been blessed to have a mind that's open enough to understand.  go with it.