Question For The Christians Out There?
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First\n\nThe bible not only tells us that the spirits exist (both evil and non evil) but it tells us not to try and contact them.  The bible further states that if you are contacted by a spirtit that you are to ask in who's name they come to you by and the answer had better be Jesus Christ the risin son of God.\n\nNow, as for any man made thing such as the board in question, of course it has no morality to it, it is neither good nor bad until a person adds their thoughts and desires to it.  We stay away from it because of the reason it was made, not because it has any powers per se.
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First time I've seen "hypocrisy" spelled correctly in weeks -- congratulations.\n\nFor insight into hypocrisy -- not just the christian variety -- check out Jesus' opinions of the Pharisees.  He nails it.
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I can see why you feel this way. I am a Christian but the ones who say they are Christians are they using it as a name tag or are they really saved or not and living the walk instead of just talking the talk? People should not hide the fact that they are Christians or saved either for that matter. But we have to understand as Christians or saved people that sometimes the only Jesus people see is us! Are we doing and living the way Jesus would and treating others the way he would have .... WWJD What would Jesus do is something to ask ourselves before doing anything that may be questionable in God's eyes. Do we treat others the way Jesus would? Sorry I am rambling on here so i will get off my soap box now lol. Sorry! Real Christians should not have affairs either or ever. But we are not perfect either and can slip up and make mistakes and err but we need to get out of it and ask for forgiveness from God and move on and not live any longer that way ! God hates divorce and adultery!
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God bless you Ben, and thank you for sharing.  I have have a Christian for 27 years.  I asked Jesus into my heart, the day my father died in 1979.  He died 6 days before Christmas and 9 days before my 20th birthday.  You definitely are in my prayers.  May God bless you as you continue to seek and learn of God.\n\n\nRobin
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I am a Christian. I love other Christians. We are very normal people, we just love God!!!!!!!
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All TRUE Christians worship God.  You can't really call someone a Christian unless that person is REALLY a Christian.  Besides, it's between the person and God.  Only God knows who among us are TRUE Christians.
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The biggest difficulty and challenge that I have had has come not from within, but from the outside world.  I believe that we should all respect one another's beliefs and that our journey with God is a personal one, so naturally, I am continually disappointed with the attitudes and behaviors that I see displayed in the name of God every day.  I am also constantly barraged with, "Christians do this and Christians do that and WHY, WHY, WHY?!" and I don't have an answer except to say that they are not true Christians as Christ intended.  \n\nBut, I'm tired of standing up for why I believe what I believe when it's no one's business but mine and God's.  People think it's wrong to stereotype a person by race or nationality, but perfectly okay to do so by spiritual beliefs and I think that should come to a stop.
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Very good!  If more Christians displayed such a sense of humor, we wouldn't have so much trouble with hostilities in this section of Yahoo! Answers, let alone in the rest of the world.  Isn't there plenty of stuff about joy and lightheartedness and so forth in the gospels?  Howcum so many Christians forget that part?
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Greek are you? I believe everyone, Christians included have become more and more of this world instead of trying to keep themselves in touch with God or their loved ones. How many of us only see our families (extended) once or twice a year. When I was a child my father and my uncle spent a great deal of time together and his 3 boys and I and my 2 sisters would play and have a great time. Today I live 30 miles from 1 sister and only see her a couple of times a year. I think God intended us to spend more time cultivating our relationship with Him and with our family and instead we cultivate our wallets. When do we take our families back and leave the worldly things to the world to handle?
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what?  why this question is no one of the christian kind teaching you?  I do not believe in being defeated.
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I truly agree with you. I am catholic, and when someone asks me about my religion i answer them that i am christian, because my Lord is Jesus Christ, i follow Him, and that makes me a Christian. And sometimes, when i get specific that i am Christian-Catholic people surprises, but they get rational and get it all. Because it is as u say, we are christians too, our Lord is not the Pope, our lord is not Mr. Catholic 2006, our Lord is JESUS CHRIST and no other one, and people who truly belives in Christ and follow what He came to teach us, are then Christians. \nGod bless u all!
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Christians are not goody-goody two shoes or holier than thou. They are sinners. Just like everyone else. Why is that so hard to understand? As long as we dwell in this flesh body we fall short.
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Finally a Christian speaking and acting like one! Wish all the Christians were like you, the world would be such a better place! And...just to set the record straight, not all Atheists are so rude and respectless like the guy who wrote that silly question; I'm not a Christian but I do have a great respect for Christians like you and for Jesus who has been one of the greatest men ever existed ( God's son or not, his value is undeniable).
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GodShew, could you please enlighten me (and hopefully other Christians) as to what Bible you are referring to when you come up with your questions/answers/comments. Sometimes you Bless ppl in the name of God, and sometimes it almost seems as though you are cursing His Word. Although this comment may seem offensive to you, that is not what I want to accomplish. I just truly want to know, where do you stand on the TRUE Word of God?\n\nWhy do you sometimes speak in "code?" If demons are putting this in your head, you are responsible for rebuking them. Since you know SOME truths about God's Word (even though many times you twist it, as is a characteristic of Satan and his demons), you are responsible for your actions, as it is my responsibility as a Christian to tell you that.
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Hmm you bring up an intresting point.. But I would need to search it out my self.. in scripture..  So to answer your question I would say I am not too sure that is true...
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People are not often abiding in Jesus, and walking according to the Spirit, and thus their mouth blurts whatever notion they think is worthy of saying ... however, these works are seen and will be exposed to the light to see wether they pass the test of what was wrought in God or the non-sense of one who has lost touch with God when they said it. \n\nWhy do they do it?  \nIt is in accordance with their current condition.\n\nWhat would make them speak what would make life tastier instead of bringing people down?  \nA moment in time when that person is abandoned to the Lord Jesus, and compelled by Him, if they ever become willing to do so.\n\nWhat should we do in the meantime?\nWe endure a million insane comments and let them go right by us ... it only reveals their dire condition ... waiting to see if they ever change their tune, by the Spirit.  \n\nThen, it will be worth the wait!!!\n\nI have a suggestion ... LETS PUT THESE ANSWERS TO A VOTE!
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I am a Christian. :)  I wasn't always though. (I'll spare you the gorey details of my sinful life and just focus on religion)\n\nI was raised Roman Catholic.  I received my holy communion when I was young.  About a year before I was to be confirmed, it just fizzled out.\n\nA little while after that a new girl came to our school; her father was a pastor.  I hung out with her a lot and eventually went to her church with her.  It was like nothing I've seen before.  It was very "in your face" and it actually scared me.  The people jumped around and waved their hands in the air and were speaking wildly, it didn't even sound like a real language.  Then one night they told me that I was going to burn in hell forever unless I got saved.  The pressure they put on me was unbearable.  I never remember feeling any love, just judgement because I was not "saved."   As you can imagine that left a VERY BITTER taste in my mouth for Christianity. \n\nThen I studied Wicca.  I worshipped Diana, Helene, Pan, Hecate, and Kernunos.  I practiced white magic during my studies and worship.  That too faded away.\n\nI attempted to study Buddhism but I lost myself in Koans and I just wound up frustrated and confused.\n\nThen I believed in nothing.  I was bitter, at the end of my rope, probably at the worst point in my life.  I hated everything and didn't care one way or another.  I figured that it's fine, we live we die the end.\n\nI dated a guy in the Army and he gave me a painting with "Footprints" on it.  I thought it was cool since it was something that had a hint of hope to it, but I refused to believe what it stood for.\n\nThen one day my world just crashed and I looked at the "footprints" and I fell to my knees crying out to the Lord.  It all made sense.  I confessed my lifelong list of sins.  I begged Christ to forgive me of all my terrible sin.  I asked Him to break me, to come into my heart, to bend my soul to His will.  I asked Him to show me the truth.  I thanked him for giving up so much, for dying on the cross to forgive my sins; for shedding his blood for such an unworthy person.  \nHow did I know what to say?  How did I know it was true?  I tell you, I believe God was with me throughout my entire life and it was at that moment that I finally heard Him and was set free.  He was in my heart all those years, He was with me through it all, He never left me.  It was my time to be set free.\nI've come a long way on my spiritual journey and I know that Jesus is Lord.  I know that God is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  I believe that the Bible is the Truth.  I believe God's word with all of my core.  I pray everyday.  I spend time in the Word everyday.  My life has changed so much, it's unbelievable.  My attitude is so much better about everything.  I am doing things that I never thought someone like me could.  So many doors have been opened up.  I am learning so much.  To have a relationship with Jesus Christ is an undescribable, beautiful thing.  The unconditional love and understanding is so wonderful.  To know that God has a place for me in His Kingdom is so wonderful.  \n\nI have tears in my eyes as I write this to you.  Why?  Because I am so overcome with joy sharing this.  Yes it may sound corny to others and yes it's quite lenghty, but that's okay.  It's the Joy of the Lord, which is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10).  \n\nNever ever in all my life would I expect to be the woman I am today.  Had I never trusted in the Lord, had I never asked him to come into my life, had I never submitted to God and His will I would be missing out on such a wonderful and perfect thing.\n\nDoes this mean that I'm Ms. Wonderful and everything is just peachy-keen?  Of course not. :)  I have hard days like anyone else.  It is my faith in Jesus Christ and my faith in God's will and His Word which get me through such times.  More often than not am I full of joy.\n