traders who are deeply religious

Jesus gives us a few examples of how one can have eternal life in the bible. I counted about 4 one time when I searched.

John chapter 6 starting around the 50s is one of my favorites as it is very hard to believe. The crowds walked away and the Jews walked away and I would say modern day protestants have walked away. (even about half the Roman Catholics and some of the Orthodox walk away.) Yet it is pretty much a confirmed teaching by Paul in his letter to the Corinthians.

While John Chapter is very hard to believe it is not nearly as hard to do as say living up to the sermon on the mount or the passage just quoted.

 

This is exactly the reason why I despise so much those who 'practice' religion: they believe they have not to worry if they sin because all they need is praying "atto di dolore" and they will be forgiven. I mean, is it better to repent by doing some good or by chanting mumbo jumbo for 20min?

 

having read the Book, i tend to agree with you on most points.

several of my best friends are hard core atheists, yet we maintain respect for each other....... unlike what i see on this board.

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That might be good for us to know we are not better than anyone else.

 

Most people who have a belief on an issue usually act as the Judge, Jury, and the Prosecutor on the issue.
I like to see myself as the Scientist, Lab, and the Subject...trail and error, experience is the best teacher.

 

Don't forget that those who initiated and insisted killing Jesus were "practicing" believers of God.

 

If you allow yourself to be turned off GOD or Jesus Christ because of anything that any man says or does then ... you will have been tricked.

The Bible is an excellent book inspired by GOD and it's my opinion that it will be different for everyone, as that is his will.

GOD himself wrote 10 laws and they stand exactly the same today as they did the day HE wrote them.

They are the ABSOLUTES and are not subjective.

 

LOL. Should I beleive what you say above?

 

See guys. This is the type of person with serious mental health issues.

The bible is something that I use to wipe my ass with. It is not the word of god. You have it exactly backwards, and you also need to go read the definitions of subjective and objective.

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The new testament about Jesus, particularly regarding hypocrites, is worth reading. Don't miss it.

Perhaps one day you will believe Jesus, after learning more about Him.