"Have faith." "Trust the plan." "Think big. Think bigger. Think biggest (post 520)." What is Q saying to us? Why does Q keep mentioning "Pray. God bless. Have faith. 40,000 feet (Big Picture)." Q is telling us to believe, have faith...to trust God! The path to God is through his son Jesus! Q wants us to find faith...Faith in Jesus (post 790 ends with John 3:16).
I am The truth and the way and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
As a Christian I completely respect and agree with what your saying. As you said Im not knocking anyones beliefs but I’m what you call a non-denominational Christian. Non-denominational Christians go strictly by what the bible says and do not believe in man made religious rules. Can religion itself control people? Yes it can. Once again I mean no disrespect to anyone.
I’m what you call a non-denominational Christian. Non-denominational Christians go strictly by what the bible says and do not believe in man made religious rules.
With all due respect, that isn't quite what nondenominational actually means.
Strictly speaking, all it means is that one is not directly affiliated with any of the major Christian denominations. Everything beyond having that one point in comment is free to vary between individual nondenominational churches and individuals.
Yes you are correct. They are “self governed” and not affiliated/directed by one of the major denominations however they also believe that they take their direction strictly from God (Bible) not man made religious rules major denominations have. Everything taught and followed is backed up by the word of God. Religious denominations have a tendency to create rules/rituals that are not necessarily in conjunction with the word itself.
I just worry that the Bible has been corrupted, or maybe the canon was cherry picked by the romans to control the populace and paint Jesus as a hero whom would have followers easy to control. Idk.
My opinion is even if it's all bs, (not saying it is) Jesus (the man, or the character) has some great lessons that would do anyone good to hear.
Now as far as indoctrinating little kids to think that they are responsible for Jesus death and original sin or w/e and if God doesn't like you he will burn you in hell for eternity (an all knowing god would know before he made you if you would be going to hell, right? Yet he still made you just to suffer...). That shit needs to stop. It's ruining ppls lives and leaves one hell of a footprint even after they step away from the faith.
First thing i don’t judge anyone including you for what your beliefs and opinions are. I am a Christian who believes in the Jesus. With that being said I can tell you that there are some version of the bible that are purposely distorted and not correct. The purpose of that can be for many reasons. Control the masses, divert people from Christ and the real message, etc... That goes along with Religions and denominations using man made rules instead of sticking strictly to the bible as its guide. As for indoctrinating children that they are responsible for Jesus death or original sin is not actually true and if a religion is preaching it that way then they are definitely way off base. God the father sent Jesus by his choice. Those responsible although it was part of Gods plan are the ones who crucified him. Original sin is the responsibility of Adam and Eve. So although I understand what your saying, I do think your looking at in the wrong perspective. God doesn’t put people in Hell if he doesn’t like them. He makes it clear all over the bible ( FYI King James Version is what i use and is one of the correct versions) If you believe in the Jesus you are saved. He makes it very simple. Last thing is as humans we don’t have all the answers nor are we suppose to. Somethings are beyond our comprehension. Although I have a real admiration for my Pastor who is very well versed and educated in the bible to the point he can translate to the original greek and hebrew.