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Originally posted by SoulOfABird:
@DumuziI think my own beliefs are very personal and I dont think you really have the right to tell me what and how I should believe in it?
Yes I have not read the Bible. I dont know where on here I said I called myself a Christian, but I know I cant since I chose not to read it.
But even if I did, if I am praying to Jesus and believe he is the son of God that is in line with Christianity right?
Yes people put their own spin on the Bible and have thought about reading it but there are a few reason why I dont.
For one, the original writing isn't even in English, so I would literally have to learn another language just get an accurate interpretation of what the Bible says.
Secondly, like I mentioned earlier I actually have had a hard time with Christianity because of the ones who follow it and call themselves "Christians". Im not sure what makes them become the way they are, is it going to church and reading the Bible that makes them arrogant in their beliefs? I dont know. In any case I dont want to become like them.
Yes Im aware my own beliefs might not be completely in line with Christianity. To be honest Im not sure what to call myself as I have come to terms that no one really knows who is God. But I do know that the one I have been praying to is there. I do imagine him being Jesus and that is why I align myself more with Christianity.
But regardless I think in the end God will understand that not everyone knows exactly what is true.
Also, I didn't say that stealing for greed is unforgivable. I was comparing different intentions behind things makes a difference.
But like I said I believe god forgives anything if you strive to be good. You can steal for greed, but if you keep doing it again and again knowing it is wrong, you are not striving to do good.
That's my point.
In any case, I dont understand why people get triggered by dislike for what Satanism is, or my own beliefs. Im not forcing anyone on here to believe the same. You're entitled to your own beliefs.
I get that my beliefs are probably cherry picked, as there are some things in the Bible I dont like. But Im following my own gut about what I believe. I dont think I should have to read up on everything just to come to terms with my beliefs. Spirituality is something personal and I dont believe I have to apply logic to what I believe in or know why I do believe in it.
Just like people in here are saying that I shouldn't care about what he believes in, I can say the same?
The point of my thread was to ask if there is anything in his chart that can point to his possible beliefs.
Im not sure why it is bothersome to some people if I personally dont agree with Satanism and things of the like or what it represents? Im not on here asking you all to tell me how to change his beliefs. Like I said that's his beliefs and I cant and won't tell him what to do or what to believe. But that doesn't mean I have to like it...
i think it would help to know what satanism is before condemning it is all, it's just sort of an ignorant knee jerk reaction to a name than the actual beliefs he may have
and i pointed out you're not actually a christian in spite of liking some stuff about jesus because you're not looking deeper at your own beliefs or anyone else's so it's sort of weird to me to have strong opinions/beliefs at all with no understanding of the things you condemn or believe