is that a christian thing to do?
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Hahahaha!!  Ahem, sorry Gordon, but that's just too funny!
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As far as not believing some doctrine of God?  Yes, you can still be Christian.
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Answering as a non-churching Christian, with Catholic-style theology.\n\n1. Yes, to a point. I am responsible for taking care of my fellow believers, and pointing out if they are engaging in reckless/dangerous behaviour. They are also responsible in this regard towards me. If I give in to my dark side, for example, and start smoking crack, I would expect my close Christian friends to band together for an intervention on my sorry kiester! Likewise, if a fellow Christian starts slapping around his wife, when I find out about it, I am to take some sort of saving action; for both their sakes.          \n\n2. Only if asked as a point of theology, or if it comes up in a public setting as a point of law (on which I can vote). Spiritually, our problems are not what we DO, but with our entire BEING. Change the being, and the actions will follow suit.  That is the point of being "born again": all humans need a fresh start from God. Because He loves us, He has provided this!\n\nI think we are a small minority.
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go to church,pray,read the bible
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i think you are rite, in away, i know consciously i do things for God. before i was a christian i did things because i had to, or someone was going to be mad....now, its a bit different, i do things for others, because God wants me to and because of the new love i have now, for other people....God put that there though.and, yes, i do hope for the blessings of God. and I'm sure at times/and times to come i will want some acknowledgment...but ill take a deep breath and remember why I'm doing what I'm doing...and ask God for forgiveness..... thank you for the good question.  God bless you
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I don't understand how as a "Christian" you cannot find fulfillment in learning , growing and applying the teachings of Christ. For starters since you seem to  have enough time to get bored I'm sure you can find the time to spread and maintain His Kingdom. Serving others may yield the blessings you may be expecting. Sorry for the preachiness.
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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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No. Christianity is about who you are, not just random choices you make.\n\nGrace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.\nBut also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.\nTherefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  II Peter 1:2-10\n\nLet us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:\n Fear God and keep His commandments,\n For this is man’s all.  Ecclesiastes 12:13
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That is NOT a Christians job to do this. If a Christian could do it, Then Jesus Christ would have NO reason for the 2nd coming.\n\n.
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I am Christian, but it is not really JUST a religion; it is having a relationship with God.
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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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If you ask Christ to come in your heart, He does and then gives you a desire to do these other things. You don't have to do anything else to make it to heaven, but you will be held accountable to God for all you neglect to do. The Bible also says 'to him who knowth to do good and doeth it not to him it is sin' Our desire should be to do whatever it takes to be just like Him and to please Him. If you are a Christian and you don't have this desire then you need to talk to God about your walk with Him.
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Religion, maybe. Relationship No!\n\nChristianity is a liberating, horizon widening, life giving relationship. Some would say that Christianity is a list of rules but it is not. If you look ay Jesus' words He said that there are only two rules - 1) Love God. 2) Love each other. Simple, eh!\n\nBecoming a Christian is as simple as taking a pill. Three steps in taking a pill; 1) get the pill, 2) take the pill, 3) have a glass of water. Three steps in becomming a Christian; 1) realise that you are a sinner and need a saviour, that you can't save your self, change your mind about sin 2) Realise that Jesus death on the cross paid the penality for your sin so you don't have to, 3) ask Jesus to forgive your sin
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Sure...but it is only a name.  What is important is to live it.  People call themselves Christians and their actions reveal that they are the opposite of what Christianity is all about, but they can justify their actions because they are "Christians".\n\nI leave you with a question:\n\nWhat is more important...To behave as a christian and not be called one, or to be a Christian and not act like one?
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Absolutely!!  That is what "Christian" means, "Christ like", that is what we are supposed to strive for, to be and act like Him. Yes, we are obligated, teach by example, have faith the right person will learn from your example.
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no if u r a real christian then u would know that being a christian means accepting christ as your lord and savior and trying your best to be christ like and you will be saved as long as u truly repent. If you are a christian, then you shall not go to hell. The Bible teaches us that only those who have not been saved and have not accepted christ as our lord and savior will be doomed to eternal damnation
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I like what has been said.  The whole point of being a Christian (past the salvation part) is to become like Christ.  How do you do this??  Good suggestions have been given, and here are some more:\n-get into the Word every day.  God is going to talk to you through the ultimate "user manual".  \n-Get plugged into a Bible based church.  Get involved!!!  \n-Be open to letting the Spirit help you in life with making choices and reaching out to others.\n-Memorize Scripture- that helps write His Word on your heart, and you will pull that out of your memory when you least expect to.\n-Clean up your "house" bit by bit.  If you wear clothes that are making guys think unholy thoughts, make the choice and wear something else.  If you have a potty mouth, bite your tongue.  We ALL have things that we are working on.  Others will see this change in you, and see how Christ is changing you.  \n-praise God all throughout the day, this helps focus on what He has made good.\n\nI have been praying for you already!