As to reasons to believe, you have to find your own. Most folks find what they look for.

I don't know if there was a better idea, in human terms, than sacrificing His son/self. I think it's perfect.

I also refuse hypocrisy, dillusion, brainwashing, but not grooming, my mother insisted on good grooming. To me, it's proven that unconditional faith, like unconditional love, is perfect.

I can't judge folks, ask God.

I won't call you anything out of your name as long as I remain strong and keep you in love. If I do, please let me know, I'm working on that. I find eternal life to be more positive, everything else breaks even.

My faith wasn't lit by the way a prayer made me "feel." It was how the prayer was answered. Could it have been a coincidence? OF course, but I don't believe it was.

I don't recall any post on this thread saying one has to be religious to have morals. Maybe I missed it. If any did, I'd disagree.

Anyway, let me thank you, Jim, you've caused me to examine my faith, to read and pray, and that's certainly good. God bless you and may He keep you in His love and mercy.

You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash

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-niteshift

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