Actually, they ARE contradictions. A contradiction is, in it's simplest form, saying/doing one thing, and then later saying/doing the opposite.
God telling people to not kill or murder but happily doing it whenever he dislikes what man is doing with the free will he supposedly gave everyone is contradictory of his word, hypocritical, and if you really want to get into it, not wanting to take responsibility for his actions.
Claiming everyone will be damned to hell but then later going "but not really" is contradictory.
I'm sure that if I actually owned a bible I could find more, but to be honest, "debating" with you (can't even call it a debate as you do nothing but dodge questions and copy-paste answers) isn't worth the effort.
Lana, I sincerely apologize for hurting your feelings. I already know that if I state my reasons why your questions are really not contradictions you will just find a way to make them so. So why bother?
God is sovereign Lana. You, me, and everyone else are not. God is Judge of all the earth, it is to Him that all people will answer for their sins, not the other way around. So having said all of that, God can arbitrarily choose to bring someone's life to an end in punishment for sin. It is His prerogative.
All you do is upset people JIA, but not in a good way. You may have good intentions, but practically speaking, you're an awful Christian.
Besides, have you changed anyone's mind here on KMC? Have you made any friends? Have you worked God's message? Probably no on all counts. It might be time to change tactics, or just move on from KMC.
Anyway, I wonder if there's multiple denominations of "non-denominational" Christians?
And Lana? Here? Dear Lord (i.e. David Hasslehoff until otherwise proven), I never expected to see that.
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Just out of curiosity JIA what does your user name actually mean?
Do you mean to say that 'Jesus is Alive' as in walking here on Earth among us or do you mean it in a metaphorical sense such as 'he's alive in our hearts?'
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Well now, back to the original question. Here's the basics of what I believe. (We in this case is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
This doesn't mean trinitarian doctrine. They function as one, They don't function as some mysterious three in one
Yep, the only one who will be punished for what Adam did or didn't do is Adam
Basically we think that everyone, past, present, or future, will get the chance to accept or reject the gift Christ offers the world. Makes a bit more sense than thinking that just because someone didn't hear about Jesus in this life he's going to hell. Everyone is treated equally.
Self explanatory. You gotta have faith before anything else happens, but it isn't the only thing required.
Men can't just decide to be priests or prophets, God calls them through pre-established channels. Just like Aaron (Moses' brother) was called to his position.
The Church of Christ should be pretty darn similar to the one Jesus actually set up.
Self explanatory. Although I should clear up that we don't think that the gift of tongues involves having a seizure on the floor or just saying something that no one understands.
Self explanatory.
God hasn't stopped talking. The bible isn't the end of His dealings with His children.
Well, literal would mean literal now wouldn't it.
Yep, let us worship as seems us best and we'll do the same for you.
We look for anything that is good and true. Even things in other faiths.
I know we all rag on JIA, but the question is a good one as long as it's honestly asked. (I'm giving the benefit of the doubt here)
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