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Courtnee · 03-11-2008, 05:53 PM

I was raised Methodist, but we rarely attended church.
I consider myself a Christian, but I don't think I fit into a SINGLE denomination of Christianity.
I believe that Jesus died for me, but I believe that Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit are 3 seperate beings, something that contradicts my Methodist upbringing.

Sharop · 06-03-2008, 01:32 PM

I call myself a New Age Christian. I believe in God and Jesus but I'm also a New Ager and believe in positive thinking, astral projection, the Law of Attraction, spiritualism. I've been to a spiritualist church a few times to see mediums at work.

I really like the Seth books by Jane Roberts. Jane Roberts was a medium who channelled the non-physical being Seth in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s before her death in 1984, Seth had some really interesting things to say and the stuff about Jesus and the crucifixion was really interesting.

Ireneparalegal · 06-03-2008, 02:06 PM

Welcome Back Sharop!!!!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-03-2008, 03:06 PM

Welcome Back Sharop!!!!!!

Sharop · 06-03-2008, 05:15 PM

Thank you, it's nice to see the place again.

I see most of the regulars are still here.

Hollow · 06-03-2008, 05:22 PM

i believe in god and that he has favorites.

ps. i know that my signature is a latin prayer to god, but as i said i do believe he's real, plus he's nice to me sometimes too, so don't say i'm contradicting myself er nuthn kthx lolzlz

Sharop · 06-03-2008, 05:35 PM

Did you once say you believed in astral projection, safety pin? Or that you'd heard of it?

I still haven't managed to do it, but I haven't practiced for months, I don't have the time. Maybe I will over the summer?

70s show watcher · 06-03-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharop

Thank you, it's nice to see the place again.

I see most of the regulars are still here.

good to see you here again i used to be snl 70s show fan

Yooch · 06-14-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

Welcome Back Sharop!!!!!!

I second that!!! Excellent to see you at SO again, although I haven't been able to log on much lately.

Yooch · 06-14-2008, 09:59 PM

Mike, thank you for sharing your faith and faith story so honestly and openly. The part you said at the end, about how we treat others; you are so right, because nothing else matters if we don't at least try to do that. I agree completely.

I am currently an Anglican (Episcopal). It is a far from perfect denomination, as all are, but for now I'm comfortable there. The Episcopal Church in some ways is far too liberal for my tastes, but the actions and beliefs of some in the Church do not influence me one way or the other. I believe what I believe. There is a lot of lattitude there. No one tells you what to believe; it's kind of personal and people don't intrude. They respect that you're on your own journey of faith. I do like the historic, apostolic, basic catholic, small "c" catholic beliefs of my church however.

Reading C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (unabridged, with Beyond Personality, and another section--I can't remember the title) was one of the best books I've ever read. It helped me reflect on my Christian faith, as well as understand myself and others better.

I've gone through a lot of crises too, and often, even now feel that things are so messed up in my life--God seems absent. Nevertheless, I still hang in there, because in spite of everything, I believe ultimately that things will turn out right in the end. Sometimes, that's all I have to hold on to.

I completely appreciate your words and wish you God's blessing as you make your journey of faith. I don't have any of the answers, but you have started a great thread. God bless!
Gene

Nighthawk76 · 06-16-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yooch

Mike, thank you for sharing your faith and faith story so honestly and openly. The part you said at the end, about how we treat others; you are so right, because nothing else matters if we don't at least try to do that. I agree completely.

I am currently an Anglican (Episcopal). It is a far from perfect denomination, as all are, but for now I'm comfortable there. The Episcopal Church in some ways is far too liberal for my tastes, but the actions and beliefs of some in the Church do not influence me one way or the other. I believe what I believe. There is a lot of lattitude there. No one tells you what to believe; it's kind of personal and people don't intrude. They respect that you're on your own journey of faith. I do like the historic, apostolic, basic catholic, small "c" catholic beliefs of my church however.

Reading C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (unabridged, with Beyond Personality, and another section--I can't remember the title) was one of the best books I've ever read. It helped me reflect on my Christian faith, as well as understand myself and others better.

I've gone through a lot of crises too, and often, even now feel that things are so messed up in my life--God seems absent. Nevertheless, I still hang in there, because in spite of everything, I believe ultimately that things will turn out right in the end. Sometimes, that's all I have to hold on to.

I completely appreciate your words and wish you God's blessing as you make your journey of faith. I don't have any of the answers, but you have started a great thread. God bless!
Gene

Thank you for your kind words.

I hope that members will continue to post in this thread.

03-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#16
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	I was raised Methodist, but we rarely attended church. I consider myself a Christian, but I don't think I fit into a SINGLE denomination of Christianity. I believe that Jesus died for me, but I believe that Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit are 3 seperate beings, something that contradicts my Methodist upbringing.
	__________________ Whether I'm the rose of sheer perfection A freckle on the nose of life's complexion The Cinderella or the shine apple of its eye I gotta fly once, I gotta try once, Only can die once, right, sir? Ooh, life is juicy, juicy and you see, I gotta have my bite, sir. Get ready for me love, 'cause I'm a "comer" I simply gotta march, my heart's a drummer Don't bring around the cloud to rain on my parade

06-03-2008, 01:32 PM	#17
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I call myself a New Age Christian. I believe in God and Jesus but I'm also a New Ager and believe in positive thinking, astral projection, the Law of Attraction, spiritualism. I've been to a spiritualist church a few times to see mediums at work. I really like the Seth books by Jane Roberts. Jane Roberts was a medium who channelled the non-physical being Seth in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s before her death in 1984, Seth had some really interesting things to say and the stuff about Jesus and the crucifixion was really interesting.
	__________________ http://rainbowlight.proboards102.com My new astral projection forums Doc: Don't worry! As long as you hit that wire with the connecting hook at precisely 88 miles per hour, the instant the lightning strikes the tower, everything will be fine!

06-03-2008, 02:06 PM	#18
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	__________________ DALLAS COWBOYS ARE HERE AT TRAINING CAMP!!!

06-03-2008, 03:06 PM	#19
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,658	Welcome Back Sharop!!!!!!
	__________________ Who Dat

06-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#21
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,417	i believe in god and that he has favorites. ps. i know that my signature is a latin prayer to god, but as i said i do believe he's real, plus he's nice to me sometimes too, so don't say i'm contradicting myself er nuthn kthx lolzlz
	__________________ the artist formerly known as safety pin

06-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#20
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	Thank you, it's nice to see the place again. I see most of the regulars are still here.

06-03-2008, 05:35 PM	#22
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	Did you once say you believed in astral projection, safety pin? Or that you'd heard of it? I still haven't managed to do it, but I haven't practiced for months, I don't have the time. Maybe I will over the summer?

06-14-2008, 09:59 PM	#25
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Mike, thank you for sharing your faith and faith story so honestly and openly. The part you said at the end, about how we treat others; you are so right, because nothing else matters if we don't at least try to do that. I agree completely. I am currently an Anglican (Episcopal). It is a far from perfect denomination, as all are, but for now I'm comfortable there. The Episcopal Church in some ways is far too liberal for my tastes, but the actions and beliefs of some in the Church do not influence me one way or the other. I believe what I believe. There is a lot of lattitude there. No one tells you what to believe; it's kind of personal and people don't intrude. They respect that you're on your own journey of faith. I do like the historic, apostolic, basic catholic, small "c" catholic beliefs of my church however. Reading C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (unabridged, with Beyond Personality, and another section--I can't remember the title) was one of the best books I've ever read. It helped me reflect on my Christian faith, as well as understand myself and others better. I've gone through a lot of crises too, and often, even now feel that things are so messed up in my life--God seems absent. Nevertheless, I still hang in there, because in spite of everything, I believe ultimately that things will turn out right in the end. Sometimes, that's all I have to hold on to. I completely appreciate your words and wish you God's blessing as you make your journey of faith. I don't have any of the answers, but you have started a great thread. God bless! Gene

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