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are you looking for opinions or do you want the truth?
The truth is there are many, but religion is just a set of traditional rules, rituals, and the like.
There are many, too many to count. But there is only one that truly is satifying to your heart.
The best is,Christianity. However, true Christianity isn't a religion,
it's a one on one relationship with the God who created you and everything else that exists. want to know more?
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"Trust no one that says he has all the answers. Deceiver is giving his opinion. And yes, christianity is a religion, as much as he likes to deny, b/c then he can bypass the horrible things that happen in the name of religion. This is deceit.

If I remember right, your path to god is through Jesus Christ, not one on one with God...but who knows nowadays...people kinda just do their thing..."

? For starters, I never said I have all the answers. and yes, thru Jesus Christ is correct.
However, it's by his Spirit, the Holy Spirit you can have this one on one relationship with God.
And yes, you can have a relationship with all 3 ! The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Would you like scripture to back all this up?
And again, christianity isn't a religion. Nothing else is like it. everything else is a religion, Christianity stands all by itself
Again,...want some scripture to back all this up?
I am living within the trinity with God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. I don't do my own thing.

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'...And again, christianity isn't a religion. Nothing else is like it. everything else is a religion, Christianity stands all by itself...'

u seem to have a very strong testimony or else u wont b speakin' wid soo much conviction 🙂 KOOL...

but DE i have learned that bible bashin' aint the right way...we r taught to love all men even those that hate us and persecute us........so we gotta be E Z....
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Hey eliza'

naughta,...A Spirit filled believer.

Jesus speaking about the Holy Spirit...

John 14:16-17 I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him: but you know him; for he dwells with you, and shall be in you.

John 14:26 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 15:26 26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me: 27 And you also shall bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.

John 16:7-14 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send him to you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and you see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it to you.
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How do you justify your statements by a book? Was the book not written by men? Was it not translated over numberous languages...was it not canonized multiple times? Please spair me with your rightiousness. And don't bore me with your scriptures, I've read most of what you are regurgitating.

?Ok, now we are getting somewhere. The bible was written by men, yes. But it was God's spirit that told them what to write.
Example- 2nd Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, repoof, for correction,
and for instruction in righteousnes, that a man of God may be complete and fully equipped for the work od the Lord.

?Revelation 1:9 9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, 11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea. 12 And I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; 13 And in the middle of the seven candlesticks one like to the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the breasts with a golden girdle. 14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; 15 And his feet like to fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. 16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his strength. 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand on me, saying to me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: 18 I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for ever more, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. 19 Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; 20 The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches.

? John, Being fi
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? John, Being filled with God's spirit was spoken to by God and given visions for endtime prophecy.
In verse 19. God instucts him to write the things He is showing him.

? This goes far beyond people writing a book. People were told what to write by God himself.
And this is why Christianity stands all by itself, and everything else is a religion made from mans own ideas.

? You also need to be filled with the HolySpirit for Most of God's word to make any sense...

? 1st Corinthians 2 : 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 However, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nothing: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world to our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love him. 10 But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knows no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness to him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Peace

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I would suggest you do that yourself,the opinions are going to definately vary...

However if your going to belief net avoid the native american forum,they aren't natives and don't know what they're talking about.Get alot of this stuff there"Hi,im 1/678 BQ cherokee and follow lakota!",different tribes aren't the same.Also some really bad stuff has happened to people by fake indians or sell outs who made up thier own sick stuff to include,including rape and accidental death or near death incidents.Also you'd be a culture vulture if your not native!Very bad to real natives....
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?Dancingbread and SB, Everything I've stated is true.
It's unfortunate that you are not filled with the HolySpirit, then you would understand.
As stated in the scripture i've posted,.. that is what is needed in order for anyone to understand.
And no, no other religion states this. I don't know where you get this information, because it is absolutely false.
I have provided some very in depth information that supports what I say.
Basically, I'm done. I have provided the necessary information that could open your eyes.
I can only hope that one day, you'll come to understand.
Again, the only way for you to understand, Is to truly give what I have shared with you a chance.
And of course the only way to do that, is to call upon God yourself (Sincerely), and ask him to fill you with His spirit,
and then wait for him to give you understanding that will completely transform your life.

?There are even many Christians that cannot completely understand God's word.
It is the Holy Spirit that gives man complete understanding of the scriptures, and more understanding of who God is,
and who you are in him. His spirit also enables a believer to have a closer relationship with him.
Before Christ died, He told his deciples after he ascended to heaven, God will send the Holy Spirit, and he will lead us into all truth.
The Holy Spirit is who is needed to have full understanding of the things of God. The scriptures say so. Jesus himself said so.

John 14:26 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 16:13 However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it to you.

?Without the Spirit, you cannot see or understand the Bible or even God himself. without his spirit, understanding comes from our mind. When you are filled with the Spirit, you are communicating with the lord with your spirit and his spirit, not with your mind. That is why it is necessary to have his spirit living in you.

1st Corinthians 2 : 4 And my speech and my preaching was
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1st Corinthians 2 : 4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 However, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nothing: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world to our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

10 But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness to him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door (of your heart) and knock.
If anyone opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and him with me.

Peace

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'..It's unfortunate that you are not filled with the HolySpirit, then you would understand...'

sweet DE.. itz OK hun...coz they dont know they wont b accountable of these thingz.. but coz of our knowledge.. Your and mine... more is expected of us... so betta not argue... coz the spirit of contention aint of the lord .. u see i can debate n arigue on ANY topic but wen it cumz to religion i juz dont do it ... dont wanna do it... WHY?? because u can neva convince people and not only that but also that u can NEVER force people...if heavenly father isnt forcing them or pressing his doctrine on them then who are we to do so— juz be an example of a gud christian and when people will see your good workz they will glorify your father in heaven...

half the world will never bother to read the scriptures but they will see ur examples... we are all livin' bibles and hy letz not argue on the gosple of chirst...

you know itz true— KOOL 🙂... so do i.. i know itz the word of god.. and my conversion is not only a BLIND one... but an intellectual one.. i have read and studied not only the bible but hebrew texts and though there r some errors in the translationz.. doesnt make it less truth....
hey i gotta go... will be back..
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If you want the truth, look at all the evil that is done in the name of a God, look at all the evil most of the religions do. Gods and religions were invented by men to control men.
If you want a religion create your own, make it a religion that harms no one, for any reason. I think this is all we have and if it is then lets live here and let the Gods decide which one of them is right.
If it is the right religion Why kill each other over it.
Why is the countries with the most atheist the ones with the lowest crime rate the least murders, rapes?
Why when you ask questions about religions the answer always get to you have to have faith.
The reason is its hard to defend something that has no real evedence backing it up.
enough said
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As I have stated before (several times), I am a Spirit filled Christian.
The only doctrine I am of, is what the bible teaches, not what man does.
Neither man, nor church brought me into the kingdom of God. God himself did.
Just like the scripture says,..you did not choose me, but I chose you.
God showed up and made himself known to me in the middle of a tarot card reading (as I stated in my testimony).
I do belong to a church, yes. But, if they were to one day say,..this or that doesn't apply anymore, I'd be lookin for another church.

I hope this answers your question

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How much in depth have you studied other religions to know this for sure?

?Well,..since you made the comment, I was hoping you could tell us?
If you are going to make such a statement, then please at least attempt to back it up with something other than an opinion.

I am not encouraging you to doubt. You may believe what you choose. Just remember that your decisions in life have been determined by the limited exposure you have what's out there in the world as it have been for me. And we each have come to our own conclusions.

? You, nor anyone else could persuade me to doubt..lol...No One !

? So, you know for sure that I hav'nt had anyother exposure to world religions? Very assumtive on your part.

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I thought about being Jewish because Jesus was originally Jewish and went to a Jewish school as a kid. The Jewish religion is in my opinion more united. One bad thing that i can think of is that Jewish people were murdered and bullied throughout history, and a lot of people hate them for no reason (which i dont understand)...here is a few examples of how badly jewish people were treated. 1) They were enslaved by Egyptians for hundreds of years. 2)They were blamed when Germany lost WWI. 3) German Nazi tried to exterminate the entire population entirely...So if they were targeted once they can be targeted again.