I am very much involved with the Christian church, but?
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Dear Victoria:\n\nYes, some of our Churches are Trinity based, and some Jesus based.  The difficulty arises from Creation.  \n\nGod Created in His Own Likeness - for He knew only Himself.\nHe is Spirit-Mind. We are part OF Him , but not Him.  We, in our Ultimate Reality live within the folds of His Spirit essence which fills all space and dimension.\n\nIn non-denominational teachings I have learned that at the point of Separation, God Created the Holy Spirit, Who has never taken physical form.  In His purity, He is Created as we were and like US - as we were before we arose in physical form on Earth.\nHis "duties" are to be our Conscience, (intuition) our Guide and our Comforter.  \n\nJesus is a brother and was Created as we have been.  As one of us, he answered the Call that the Holy Spirit put out through the entire Kingdom - for the one that would teach the Father's Nature for the Remembrance of our Identity.  And, the one who would demonstrate the Reality of Soul/Spirit and our Eternal-ness.  His "duty" was to Teach and  jog our memories of the Father, and reflect His Nature.\n\nAll three are Created Beings as ourselves - with certain functions to perform while we are in Separation.  They guarantee our ability to Return to the Creator and end the Separation.\n\nWhether the Bible says it, or not, the Reality of our Selves is that we are OF God, but not Him.  Since some doctrines espouse that God incarnated as Jesus, and the Holy Spirit is God's actual Spirit, it is a matter of splitting hairs.  Since we are part OF Him and made in His Image there is something of us that is as pure and holy as He Himself.  Our souls or spirit-minds.  Those souls are connected to the Creator at all times - still in constant communion with Him and filled with His all Knowledge.  The human Intellect blocks our awareness of this.  The Great Separation has caused denial of this Knowledge through the Intellect  - which always wants proof.  Yet, Science can never make God a mathematical formula.  Unseen, He is not locate-able nor touchable.  Science comes up against Him, but cannot display Him ! Since we are as close to Him (He fills all space and dimension as Spirit essence) as to our own breath, you can see how some doctrines decided Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the same as Him.  In a manner of speaking, we are also!  \n\nI believe as you - as I described above, but since I see how much a part of God we are and that the connection as One always exists (for He Created us to be One with Him), I feel tolerant toward those who have taken it one step further and declared the three are One !  Well, yes. . .yet no ! \n\nWe can overlook, in peace, the hair splitting, and just know within ourselves that Jesus is one of US and the Holy Spirit was a specially Created Being for the purpose of Guidance during the Separation.  Hope this has helped !!\n\nBest regards, Lana
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most of the denominations i am involved in. i go to the Salvation Army and also lead a inter denomination fellowship. the unity of Christians  is very important.\nsolider 612 . well said\n\ni got this off Heartlight. "when we all love Jesus more then our denomination, that is when true unity begins"
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Hi\nNice to hear you are starting to look again...\nI know, it is very hard to find the right church and all.\nSoo much corruption etc, however if you meditate on the word of God (kjbible) and listen to what the Spirit is pressing upon your heart, He will help you in making a good decision.\nSeek God first, not religion, where people can make mistakes.\nGodbless you as you seek the truth! -LIVE4TRUTH=]\nhttp://www.evangelicaloutreach.org/
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Is your husband a Christian, too?  Do you have an older couple in your congregation that you admire who might be able to counsel you?
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you have rights...you should know that...but not in the respect where church on sunday is concerned.  Apparently you were not a church goer then. perhaps corporation is looking at this with you in a totally different manner. if you want to do something about it go above the persons head who told you, you have to work it one sunday a month.
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You don't have to be Christian to receive help from a church.  They're not elitists like that, ya know.  :)  Have you thought about working from the home?
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As long as you believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, as long as you love and follow God, live an honorable and decent life and love your fellow man as yourself. I think you've pretty much got it covered, Each Christian denomination has such varying beliefs about "certain points" of Christianity, it's almost laughable. All you can do is learn all you can about them all, make up your OWN mind, and stick to your beliefs. You pick a Christian denomination to align yourself with based in which one fits your beliefs most closely. You don't have to accept every little picky point of any of them.
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im a baptized christian, but im not as hardcore as you-.- i mean im a concecrated christian, but your like...beyond.see you in heaven
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Now you got me wondering if any Christians owe me money!!!
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If you have a trinitarian baptism, then yes you are a Christian.  That is the 2000 year definition of what makes a Christian a Christian.  If you do not believe me, read what the early Christians wrote and believed.  I suggest THE FAINT OF THE EARLY FATHERS by Jurgens.\n\nNow you can ask if they are actualy practicing the Christian faith, but if you have a trinitarian baptism, then you are a Christian for all time (baptism is an ontological change in the individual)
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I belive it is Christianity.
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I've always respected the Episcopal church's views and actions.  However, this is creating a rift in the Anglican community that may result in the church being ostracized (or whatever the correct term is).
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I think you are a Christian if you think you are.  I guess I could ask: do you believe in God?  Do you believe Jesus Christ to be God's only Son and the Savior of the world, who died that the sins of the world could be forgiven?  If you do, you're a Christian as far as I'm concerned.\n\nThere is much more you could do, I'm sure.  But I think believing and having faith are really what matters.
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this is common in every church and organization.  people who have the money, have power in those settings.  If this was particularly obvious and cumbersome in your church, then be proactive--for real.  talk to the minister and see if he/she would address the issue.\n\nyou may want to go to a different church-but you will find those types of people everywhere, some less obvious and kinder though.
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Church, and church related functions.
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Your final statement is quite telling. You still need someone else to prove you wrong! \n\nHow many more unanswered questions must you have about the church that you belong to before you make the cognitive decision, once and for all, to get the hell out of Dodge anyway? If I were you I'd skedaddle outta town before high noon!\n\nI know I did.
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To tell you the truth it's what ever you make out of it and how well do you participate.Everyone is different and if you seek god you shall find him.That doesn't sound like anything boring to me,you have nothing to be afraid of because everyone in the church is there for one reason.To \nseek.