So I'd like you...assuming you have some sort of belief system to explain it to me. I don't mean the following:

"I'm a <example> kthnxbai!"

"I'm a <example> because my mom died, and she loved roses, and the day she died i prayed she'd be okay, then the next day I saw a rose"

"I'm a <example> because I was raised this way"

or anything even remotely like that. I don't care why you believe what you believe. I'm asking you to explain your belief system. You don't have to go through every word of the text(assuming these is one). You can...if you like I guess, but try to explain it to me if you're going to do this. You can type a response in here, or message me if you want to avoid a debate with someone who may reply to your response..

I believe this because it is something that actually works, and has worked for me already, and is working for me right now and will continue to work for me in the future. It's not something that I have to die to experience. It is something I can experience now, and I have.

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In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed.

You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.

I dont believe what the bible has to say. its wrong. in so many ways. I mean, who looses his powers after having his hair cut?? (samson and dehlila)

I used to go to a church where the preacher told us the bible was a lie.

The bible takes everything out of context. when the bible was written, Virgin meant young woman. now, we all know what it means. Who knows what "abomination" meant way back then. but it probably wasnt bad. And people have proven that the original version said NOTHING about homosexuality.

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Basicly, I have faith... but I am not sure what. I want to keep my options open... Just in case, you know??

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keep talking cause I love to hear your voice

Transubstantiation which is the Real Body and Blood of Christ.

Here is the link you can read about it

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05573a.htm

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Without wax,
MJ Leyden,
Thank You: unconditionalS2I love my new friend ... CBM!

It hurt me, I mean physically hurt me, that you just suggested that the Catholic faith is based on a eucharistic doctrine.  I don't even...I have no words.

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"It is the wrong question to ask, and therefore, as one  might expect, has
no right answer." - Hans von Campenhausen

This is the philosophy of my life.

I think that about sums up the basics of it.  The particular ethos which was given to humanity in order that they might gain a glimpse of what it is to be perfect is a much longer matter to discuss, but it revolves around righteousness, love, mercy, forgiveness, and humility.

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"It is the wrong question to ask, and therefore, as one  might expect, has
no right answer." - Hans von Campenhausen

This is the philosophy of my life.

I was brought up in a very religious setting. Living in Roman Catholic Ireland, I grew up in the faith. I attended a Christian Brothers primary school, and my secondary school was run by the Dominican nuns. I received my sacraments, attended Mass every Sunday and Holy Day, and my very large extended family were all very religious, as is the way in Ireland. Living in Belfast, the communities are very segregated, and I didn't meet anybody who wasn't a Catholic until I moved to Cardiff when I was 18.

When I was about 15, I convinced myself I was an atheist. I went through a very long period of depression during my teenage years that only really left after treatment with antidepressants once I was 19. I found it hard to believe in a loving God when there was so much hurt in the world.

I can't really shake off the notion of a God though. Even when I was telling myself that he didnt exist, I'd still find myself flitting into a subconscious pleading with him during times of extreme difficulty, before catching myself out and telling myself that God Doesn't Exist.

Now, I don't know what I believe. I do believe in a God, and an afterlife, but I've not managed to form any kind of religious constitution or law or theory as to the workings of the whole thing. I recently lost someone who I love very very much, which has brought me closer to God, if there is one. I pray to her a lot. I hope she can hear me.

I know this doesn't really answer your question specifically, in regards to a belief 'system' or regiment or ruling. I don't believe in Jesus, but I do try to follow the Christian message of loving your neighbour. Then again, in many respects that same message is followed in a variety of other faiths aside from Christianity. In conclusion, I don't know where I stand or what I believe. All I know is that I'm hoping there's some way that she can be with me, somehow.

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"God kissed her on the cheek and there she was."

I beleive that this God made the world at a time in which he chose in the way in which he chose for his purposes. This time is neither known nor is it possible to be known. When he created this world he made every element of it, but the last and most important thing he made were people. These people were inhabitants of the world he created but also possesed an element of God in them because of the life he breathed into them. They had souls, a spiritual element encased in a physical being. This spiritual element connected them to God while their physical bodies made them inabitants and rulers of this world.

Because of the way he made these beings, sin entered into the world. Sin is the product of choice, and choice is the only way to have beings who choose to be with God.

The natural result of sin was death. Death means permanent separation from God. God sent one element of himself, Jesus, the son, to earth to erase this permanent barrier. Perfection is not possible among humans because they are physical, but Jesus, being both completely physical and completely spiritual, was capable of perfection. He offered himself as a sacrifice for all the sins both past present and future, and made it possible for physical beings to enter into the presence of God.

His death represents a blanket that covers our sins and presents us as perfect before God, which gives us the ability to override death and live with God.

Someday Jesus will come again to this physical world. When he does, the end will be at hand and all people from all times will be judged before God. Those who chose to follow him will be under the blanket and those who didnt will be outside of it. The wages of sin is death and death mans separation from God.

Once Jesus left this physical world and returned to his spiritual home, he sent the third element of the Trinity, the Holy spirit, to help those who believe in him.

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Do not abandon yourselves to despair.
We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

Pope John Paul II

I was born into a Presbyterian household, but my family is anything but shining examples of Christian love or acceptance.  In fact, I remember quite vividly watching my abusive alcoholic father beat my mother when I was 4-years-old until they divorced when I was 6.  My mother later remarried to Eddie, an Episcopalian, who merely accepts the title without any affiliation otherwise.  An ego-maniacal, narcissistic wife abuser himself, I had terrible examples of how men in the household should act accordingly.  Of course, need us not forget how my mother emotionally, physically and mentally abused me right alongside Eddie for well over 6 years of my life under of which Hell was not a metaphorical state of mind, but a nightly excursion of torment and despair.

I later found my friendship with Prince and began attending his congregation, which was a home away from home of sorts, and my mother would actually allow me to attend the church at my leisure apart from the Mormon faith.  Long story short, I was incredibly close to being a Mormon at one time, and would have been one near DEC 2002 if my mother hadn't kicked out my Missionary advisers and Deacon along with his wife outside of her home.  Shortly after that situation, I later became quite interested in researching and reading everything that I could have my hands on over Mormon doctrine, which I readily oppose with great conviction.  I am certainly not an expert, but I can hold my own when debating Mormonism.

You won't believe me when I tell you this, but under another name of the forum, I became involved in an awkward situation with a moderator over the site.  It was surprisingly by her involvement in my life that I became increasingly interested and involved in Theological studies, in general.  I became immersed in Paganism, Dark Paganism, Wicca, Satanism (Crowley, LaVey, etc.), Druidism, etc. coupled with Pseudo Christendom (Mormonism, Scientology, Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc.) alongside other perspective faiths.

You see, my call to Christ was not a miracle sign of declaration as a great deal others would likely assume.  When I was thirteen-years-old, I was quite a staunch atheist arguing against everything my parents stood for.  It wasn't until I asked myself how and why I was an atheist that I began asking increasingly difficult questions to answer.  If there were a God, what would I tell him that led to my disbelief in both his message and relationship in my life?  Would I blame him for my parents' inability to be decent parents?  My only fault with God by that logic is not the type of house I was born into, but that he allowed the freedom of will to happen in violation to how parents should act accordingly with one another.  Not that I believe that God should be blamed for my parents' actions if they have a freedom of will and choice; therefore, my complaints were folly compared to an Omnipotent-Omnipresent-Omniscient deity.

Why am I a Christian?

1. I have come to accept and appreciate the loving kindness of Jesus' message and willing sacrifice on my behalf in order to bring redemption to all mankind.

2. Christianity not only a fulfillment of Old Testament covenant sources found through various prophecies, but essentially is a culmination of every attempt that which God sought a connection with his people entirely.

3. I value both the freedom of will and choice and accept that the nature of belief is not meant solely to be based from a fear in the unknown.  Although I am far from every answer, I have absolutely no fear or hesitation following the end of my demise that I am subject to a judgment where God will hold me accountable both for my actions on this Earth and whether I sought a relationship with him through recognition under Jesus.

If you have any questions otherwise, feel free to message me whenever you feel it necessary.

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What are your Top 10 Favorite Movies?

Goofy rocks my face off!

I'm not really sure what reality is.

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i heard u leik zerglings

15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
      I will be with him in trouble,
      I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him
      and show him my salvation."Psalm 91
I want that too!

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Soon the power will be mine!