Subsequent truths

[Godscreated]

As a Christian, I am constantly amazed by how often I am told I am not a true believer BY OTHER CHRISTIANS!!!

Now, just historically, the Roman Catholic Church is probably the oldest Christian denomination there is and is the largest. It also holds scriptures in original languages and relies on the older texts to form its doctrines. You would therefore assume that it is closest to the church set up by Jesus. Right? Well not according to some. Many YEC's rely on 20th century translations of the Bible that have slightly differing translations and are annotated in such a ways as to guide away from traditional interpretation.

Where does it state in the original Greek text of Genesis that the 6 days of creation were distinct 24 hour periods? It doesn't. Yet, this is a fundament to many Christian groups. It does saay in the Bible how hard you can beat your slaves, but ask any Republican candidate if they believe wholeheartedly in the Bible they all say "Yes, I am a committed Christian". Really?

Why are there so many Christian churches now? Who gave the religious authority to create them all and more importantly, why do they feel they have the right to decry all other denominations as "not true Christians".

And please, don't resort to only being rude about Christians, even though some of us clearly deserve a smack in the face with a reality hammer. Please answer on the psychology of religion too.

Chad I hate to tell you this but the Catholic Church does not hold a monopoly on christianity. I know several Catholics and have no doubt they are saved, they most certainly do not talk the way you have so far. My wife's family is Catholic and there are several of them and most believe they are saved, if they are then I have salvation all wrong. Do you truly believe that other denominations do not have access to the original languages, I have one book that is Hebrew and Greek and refers to every word in scriptures. The NAS is one of the best and most literal of the translations from Hebrew and Greek, not Latin not that I'm aware of. God ordained that the scripture be put into the common languages and from this came the different protestant denominations. Though this may not relate to a 24 hour day scripture says "and there was evening and there was morning the 1st, 2d, 3rd and ect. day". This to me is a description of a 24 hour day, especially when a lunar calender is being used. No one denomination has it right but we each try our best, well except those who blatantly misuse the scriptures. Now I'm not saying that you are not a christian, I do however see signs to make me pause and think.