RE: Prayer ... SERIOUSLY?!
June 10, 2011 at 5:41 pm
(This post was last modified: June 10, 2011 at 5:44 pm by eric209.)
(June 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm)Statler Waldorf Wrote:(June 10, 2011 at 5:23 pm)eric209 Wrote:
Well claiming to be a Christian does not automatically make a person one, only saving grace does and saving grace results in the fruit of the spirit. Even though Christians will still struggle with sin, I know lots of people who say they are Christians who do exercise the fruit of the spirit.
Also if i want any credibilty with those who do believe i need to be able to understand them.
I like you Eric, even though you may not believe it, you at least take an interest in trying to figure theological issues out. Kudos.
the main thing i agree with is the whole "neccesary result" that seems to be an added non biblical assumption.
Also most atheists i know have read quite a bit of the theology of all the major religions. I look at it much like you probably look at greek mythology. A part of culture but not fact. I plan on taking my daughter to all of the major religions on occasion so that she can be aware of them and understand and empathize with the members of those religions. I just don't believe indoctrinating her that the religions posses any revealed truths or should be free of a skeptical and curious mind.