It is almost 17 years since I first called myself a Christian, since then a lot of water has flowed under the religious bridge. My summation of it all now is this.
I have met some wonderful people, and I have met some people who made me think of Jesus.
I have met a lot of people who are fearful, who follow God because they are scared not to, they are running from hell.
I have met many people who manipulate other people and who love people in the hope that it may put extra fuel in their heaven bound train.
I have met many people who are just simple hypocrites, who have an outward religious appearance, but simply do not bear much resemblance to Jesus.
I am not saying I have it all sorted, but I do know that what I see in Christianity is not the good news that Jesus spoke about, it is a man made pagan religion.
So if you do not mind I am leaving, I am no longer claiming Christianity as my religion or faith, no thanks, I was made free, I intend staying free, see you heaven if you make the list.
Farewell
Dave
Thursday, February 21, 2008
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Dave
But surely Jesus founded something - he says "I will build my church/assembly/gathering, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it". So that suggests that whatever he founded would not disappear. And he left the apostles and other disciples with work to do, and gave them the Holy Spirit until he would come again.
So surely if you reject Christianity or the church, merely because you can't find a manifestation of it here in Dingwall that fits your ideas or even one that represents Jesus' attitudes very well, you are in danger of rejecting him too? I'm wondering whether a contributory factor may be the understanding which conservative churches have of the Bible's teaching on issues regarding marriage and divorce, and issues regarding Christians' attitudes to the way in which homosexually inclined people behave - you've voiced doubts about these on forums in the past. Are you sure that your ideas are the Biblical ones, not just influenced by today's western culture on these issues?
With brotherly love
Peter
Thanks Peter,
I have no issue with the church, I think Jesus institution of the church and the apostles affirmation of what the the church was and is are the answer for mankind, yet Christianity in its many forms seems to have drifted a long way from the truth of the gospel.
It has nothing to do with divorce, remarriage or homosexuality, I have a thoroughly biblical view on this, what causes my rejection is the attitude and hypocrisy of institutions like the churches in Dingwall, HTC and the God channel to name but three (there are more.
They do much harm to the gospel, I feel you do not know very much about me other than something that happened 6 - 7 years ago, yet I thank you for your response, and thank you for your brotherly love.
Peace to you and your family
Dave
Dave,
I found your blog by chance. I don't know you at all, and I don't have any idea what your beliefs are about marriage, homosexuality, etc.
I just wanted to tell you I feel sad that you're leaving Christianity. Not because I think you're going to hell or anything. I don't think God is such an egotist that s/he would condemn someone just for doubting or pulling away from the church.
I'm sad because as someone in the church who wants to transform Christianity into the inclusive, compassionate, passionate movement it was meant to be, I wish we had more people like you in the church to be among the voices of change.
Anyway, I appreciate your honest reflection and wish you well on your life's journey.
BTW, my blog is at www.arlene-alongtheway.blogspot.com in case you want to know a little bit about me.
Blessings,
(Rev.) Arlene
Fair enough - I've been following your blogs for a long time, but I'm sure that doesn't constitute knowing you well!
Best wishes
Peter
Thanks Peter,
I think electronic relationships will always be inferior to face to face communication, I realise you also have seen and read a lot from my blogs, I have always posted from the heart, yet there will always be issues and responses that I could never post, some of which have partly led to this last post.
With all that said, I am still following Jesus as passionately as ever before, its the only way!!
I guess because of the way we work we tend to use the internet a lot. Sorry! Feel free to come and see us - maybe Tuesday or Thursday afternoon would be good - give us a ring to let us know beforehand. Best wishes. Peter
Thanks Peter,
I will pop in some time, I know the offer is there and it is appreciated, will give you a call before hand.
Peace
Dave
I know how you feel. I was a preacher's kid. I saw my dad, mother and the church at their best and worst. To make a very, very long story short. I found my way back. I am a Christian because I need Christ. For a long time I had it backwards. I thought the better I was/acted/thought, the closer I was to God. Actually, the closer I am to God, the more I become changed. I'm not articulating this very well, but I think I was on a similar road you are on. I want you to know God is still there with you, and loves you. God bless.
Thanks Anon, I know you mean well in your sentiment, though I have no doubt God is still with me, of that I have no doubt, it is because he is with me that I am convicted that at times he is not with Christianity in some areas.
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