Re: Christian Believers Guild -- OPEN
Posted: November 28th, 2012, 2:30:44 am
Riraito,
I know everyone's said a lot to take in, but I'll throw in my two cents as well, if it helps.
I'm pretty sure we're in agreement against your teacher. It wasn't exactly "the boy's fault" or "the boy's family's fault." God could be testing the family's faith, if they are Christian. God could be showing his power, if he heals. And ultimately, Christians believe that God has a plan for each of us. A plan not to harm us, but to prosper us (Jeremiah 29:11), so even if the boy passed away, it was for a reason and part of the plan. He would be in heaven with God. That's not a bad thing.
Yes, a lot of things like "no piercings," "no tattoos," etc. are in the Bible. But those rules were mostly made in the Old Testament, when Jesus hadn't died on the cross to forgive our sins. Now, through Jesus, we are all saved as long as we ask for forgiveness. Truly, Jesus doesn't look at our appearance. He cares about our inside. Do we honestly, truly, 100% believe in him? Are we willing to dedicate ourselves to him wholly? He takes us no matter what we look like.
And the things about "no witches," "no Pokemon," etc., well, there are many thoughts about this. I THINK (don't quote me on this) the Catholic church specifically will not allow witchcraft/Harry Potter/etc., but I may be wrong. Either way, the only reason people would be against such things should be because they aren't real. But as long as one does not IDOLIZE these things, it's okay to be a fan. It's the same with EVERYTHING. Sports, music, television, etc. God needs to be the first priority.
The bible also says that because babies are innocent and have not had the chance to hear about Christ, they go to heaven. God is fair and just, but he is also loving and merciful.
Do you understand? We tried to hit as many points as we could, I think.
But anymore questions; feel free to ask us. I, personally, enjoy these kind of questions. It makes me think about what I really believe in... Hope you don't hate Christianity. Confusion and not understanding are different from hatred. ;)
I know everyone's said a lot to take in, but I'll throw in my two cents as well, if it helps.
I'm pretty sure we're in agreement against your teacher. It wasn't exactly "the boy's fault" or "the boy's family's fault." God could be testing the family's faith, if they are Christian. God could be showing his power, if he heals. And ultimately, Christians believe that God has a plan for each of us. A plan not to harm us, but to prosper us (Jeremiah 29:11), so even if the boy passed away, it was for a reason and part of the plan. He would be in heaven with God. That's not a bad thing.
Yes, a lot of things like "no piercings," "no tattoos," etc. are in the Bible. But those rules were mostly made in the Old Testament, when Jesus hadn't died on the cross to forgive our sins. Now, through Jesus, we are all saved as long as we ask for forgiveness. Truly, Jesus doesn't look at our appearance. He cares about our inside. Do we honestly, truly, 100% believe in him? Are we willing to dedicate ourselves to him wholly? He takes us no matter what we look like.
And the things about "no witches," "no Pokemon," etc., well, there are many thoughts about this. I THINK (don't quote me on this) the Catholic church specifically will not allow witchcraft/Harry Potter/etc., but I may be wrong. Either way, the only reason people would be against such things should be because they aren't real. But as long as one does not IDOLIZE these things, it's okay to be a fan. It's the same with EVERYTHING. Sports, music, television, etc. God needs to be the first priority.
The bible also says that because babies are innocent and have not had the chance to hear about Christ, they go to heaven. God is fair and just, but he is also loving and merciful.
Do you understand? We tried to hit as many points as we could, I think.
But anymore questions; feel free to ask us. I, personally, enjoy these kind of questions. It makes me think about what I really believe in... Hope you don't hate Christianity. Confusion and not understanding are different from hatred. ;)