Are There Born Again Christians Here

[Apostle1233]

Hey
If you there and you a friend of Jesus ,lift your hands up and say Jesus I love you

[Atheist]

Apostle. I'm not a Christian of any variety. Are you interested in talking to an atheist?

[douglas9401]

Your call is important to us...

[Arksided]

I'm a jedi so woe anyone that comes knocking at my door trying to sell me their religion

[jourdain2]

I don't need to do that. I'm a Christian. Was raised a Christian - had my spell with agnosticism and atheism - and then realised my truth and that Jesus was in my life. I do not feel the need to proclaim it all over the place and I think that you are on a hiding to nothing by posting like this. It doesn't do most of us any good at all.

[Atheist]

jourdain. When you say "my truth" do you mean that there is no objective or absolute truth? Do you think that truth is subjective?

[ToraToraTora]

alleluia!

[piggynose]

when you say born again, do you mean reincarnated?

[jourdain2]

Sorry, Atheist, I sounded like 'Meghan'. No I don't mean that truth is subjective. It got mixed up with trying not to offend anyone. I believe that the basic tenets of Christianity are true - I don't want to force this belief on anyone, however. Does that make it clear?

[Atheist]

I also think that Christianity as spelled out by Jesus has a lot of good stuff (although still coloured by his Jewish faith). I am sad that his original message was taken over and modified and translated (corrupted?) by those who came after (especially Paul, who was a typical "I'm the boss, and I know what the truth is!" type.)
I think a lot of Jesus's message, and that of other chaps I like (not many women are numbered amongst the religious inventors) had good stuff, but then I would wouldn't I? I choose what goes with my innate 'knowledge'.
I don't think you have to be 'holy' to be decent.

[jourdain2]

Neither do I, Atheist. But the word 'Holy' means, I was told 'special' - nothing more.

[douglas9401]

Apostle1233 seems a wee bit stand-offish.

Not a problem, just saying.

[Peter Pedant]

- I am sad that his original message was taken over and modified and translated

And what WAS the original message?

I am shocked that no one has said so far - and what is truth said pontius pilate
quick blast of greek - ti esti he alitheia ;

[gness]

I was brought up by and surrounded by Christians. They taught me so much. Their teachings and behaviour began my interest in witchcraft. That led me to becoming a Wiccan. So much more benevolent and I'm so much happier.... :-)

[Arksided]

Most of us on here are fully aware of what you are Gness.. ;-)

[Peter Pedant]

I think I have to point out that the word 'wicca ' does NOT occur in the New testament

[gness]

Indeed, Arky. Which is why you are so nice to me;-)

Why the need to point that out. Peter?

[Arksided]

Well lets face it you're so darn scary... with apologies mam, your rightfulness :-)

[andy-hughes]

Welcome Apostle, you will find quite quickly that religious debate and an exchange of views are very welcome, however, endless preaching, patronizing, and lofty attitudes are absolutely not.

Enjoy our community.

[nailit]

//If you there and you a friend of Jesus ,lift your hands up and say Jesus I love you //

Id Rather not!
Jesus was not someone that I'd emulate!
Bit of a dick tbh, reading the gospels.
(From someone whose actually read them)

[rowanwitch]

Not for me thanks what makes more sense following a nature based, peaceful kind belief system that offers harm to none, or One that says those people should be killed. Or they will burn in hell.