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Posted by Tyler

God is one. He is the father, the son, and the holy spirit. Three characteristics, but still one God.

I don't understand how he can be 1 and 3 at the same? I want to hear an explanation since I've never heard an answer or seeked one. I'm not trying to put down the religion, instead I'm looking for knowledge.
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What is the difference between a Christian and a catholic? I've sake many people but they never know

Posted by kenovo

Hate if you want, but.

Science

Seriously, what are you trying to say?
Religion definitely has a lot of science involved.  

Posted by Hadi

What is the difference between a Christian and a catholic? I've sake many people but they never know

one of the big differences is that Christians dont believe in praying to saints and the ****** mary while Catholics do.  

I am pretty sure being agnostic means that you're atheist, but you believe that there could be a God out there. Pure atheism is when you do not believe in god, nor do you believe that there could be anything out there controlling the universe.

I think that makes you unaffiliated. Those that believe in God, but are not religious.  

Agnosticism pretty much means you're open minded, that you're not disregarding the idea that there is a god but not actively believing it either.

Posted by Hadi

I don't understand how he can be 1 and 3 at the same? I want to hear an explanation since I've never heard an answer or seeked one. I'm not trying to put down the religion, instead I'm looking for knowledge.

Part of the idea of religion is that we as people are not supposed to understand and process concepts such as this. God is regarded as an omniscient, omnipresent being, he's everywhere at once, and is all knowing. We can't understand some of the things that is written, but we have to accept it.  

Love the humanoid who created selfless robots who are only programmed to think through there enviroment which they constantly destroy praise the almighty being who suposedly only observes people who follow him yet he made the ones who dont but somehow thats there fault

Im not against the idea of a superior being but one who is completely sane and no streaks of insanity is ludicrous and the idea that he would make a snctuary for the things he has no purpose for and have basicaly lost his little game is just something to lure people in to this ancient hustle  

Posted by Kay9

The trinity makes absolutely no sense.

The trinity is God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit;
God is the Creator, Christ is his son (whom he sent down to earth and paid for our sins), and the Holy Spirit is what Christ left behind so he is still with us.

I'm agnostic, but as I've been to an Anglican school my whole life I suppose you could call me a Christian. Jesus preached about loving god and loving your neighbour. One of his most famous stories is the Good Samaritan, which explains the basis of Christianity.

I'd be happy to teach you more if you're interested.  

Posted by Reece

Part of the idea of religion is that we as people are not supposed to understand and process concepts such as this.

We are supposed to understand BUT there is only so much humans can understand. So miracles and such were used to prove things like this. There is also proof in the books god sent down.

Posted by Reece

God is regarded as an omniscient, omnipresent being, he's everywhere at once, and is all knowing.

I'm not sure about Christians/Catholics but us Muslims completely disregard god being everywhere at once.  

A lot of the things in the Bible are not scientifically possible. But God can do anything, and the reason we keep believing even though we don't have much evidence is our faith.

One of the things I love most about my religion is how many gospels and passages leave me pondering and confused. Not because I'm confused on how something can be possible, but I am usually confused about the meaning of a phrase or gospel. Here's one that left me pondering for a while:

Spoiler

Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table. Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

 

"to enter heaven you must let jesus inside you"
In my mind, Jesus is there to forgive you of your sins and to help you into heaven, he's there to keep you safe and help you in times of need, I mean hey, he was sent from heaven just for the people.


Now of course my view on it may not be entirely correct being athiest and all.  

Posted by MrSimons

Hello, currently and for awhile I have considered myself Agnostic (I think thats the word for it? I believe in a god, but I'm not religious.). Nor do I plan to be religious at anytime in the near future. However I am very interested in Jesus. From what I have heard from others/learned in Church is that following him isn't really about anything regarding religion, or being republican, or hating gays like most media portrays, its just loving God and others, which is what I am interested in.

I think posting this on a religious forum would probably get me the answer I'm looking for better/faster, and with less flaming. But it would mean a little more to me if a fellow Graalian would answer this. So what is following Jesus' teachings about? I don't quite understand the motive, or the reason behind any of it at all. In fact the only thing I can really get out of it is that (based on Christianity) its the only way to heaven. I guess I'm not being very clear on what the question is, but I don't really know how to word it besides "Explain following Jesus".

Any helpful answers are appreciated, thank you (:

Dude,I've been waiting for a thread like this for a very, very long time.
Let me get started, sorry, I, Myself am A Christian (Hence Christ-ian)
Jesus, As said in the Holy trinity is "Father son Holy Spirit" meaning they are "one" that really sounds weird, and A pastor of mine said It is one of the hardest things to understand, But, Jesus, I'm sure you know the whole story, died On a cross for our sins, because he was perfect (meaning followed all Ten Commandments. Jesus, if you accept him as your savior, you are saved, to do this do the ABC's of Christ. (Please Click the Link I have Found)
Now, The Bible. (I Read, A simple Holy Bible) States, No matter what sin, As long as you believe in Jesus, you are saved. The bible is basically your message from God, read it for help, Pray also. However, the one sin that cannot be forgiven is stating you are not a Christian, when you are (why the Jews in the holocaust could not simply say they were not, and, Turning away from God (Example: says God I don't Want you in my life anymore, like that (Idk why you would say that, just saying) Anyway, people also, get confused thinking believing in God gets you to heaven, remember, JESUS is the one to believe, Remember, God is real, And God is Jesus (his son) but the way to Heaven is through him.
Good Luck Mr.Simons, If you wish to become a Christian P.M. Me anytime, It would be an honor to help. :3

Posted by kenovo

Hate if you want, but.

Science

The "Creation of world made by God" as stated in Sir. Vivid III Facts of Life Book ^.^
Try to watch the new(ish) Movie Called "God's Not Dead" A movie about a college Professor Who is atheist And Wants a Young Christian Student To write "Gods Dead" On a piece of paper, but he refuses. The student then must make arguments and debates in from of the 80 student class of wether or not God Exists, as a Christian, the student uses Gods help to do this, and Uses Quotes and Parts of old peoples sayings to civilly fight the Professor. he finally gets the professor to say "Yes,YES I HATE GOD" then Then the boy states, "How can you hate someone that doesn't exist"? Then he gets into a story about how his Mom dies when he was little....In the end the Proffesor accepts God. (I'm not going to fill in the details, I missed a lot, just so You can enjoy the movie if you choose ;)

Now, sorry I forgot, to say, But The difference between Catholics and Christians is, Catholics have a lot more rules ( some Good, don't get me wrong) but, Catholics, believe in God, But they don't believe in Jesus, There are MANY, different religions, but Christian seems to be the most popular and known in America (We have missionaries at your local church who go to other countries to try and save others)
Now, if you've read all this, You know about what it is to be a Christian. Good Luck. God is Good.  

Posted by Hadi

We are supposed to understand BUT there is only so much humans can understand. So miracles and such were used to prove things like this. There is also proof in the books god sent down.

The fact that we try to understand is the reason why disagreements happen and extremities occur, sadly. While I do love the different branches of religion that are different interpretations of the same being, sadly this is not the same for others.  

Posted by CM CM

A lot of the things in the Bible are not scientifically possible. But God can do anything, and the reason we keep believing even though we don't have much evidence is our faith.

One of the things I love most about my religion is how many gospels and passages leave me pondering and confused. Not because I'm confused on how something can be possible, but I am usually confused about the meaning of a phrase or gospel. Here's one that left me pondering for a while:

Spoiler

Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table. Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

The point of this was, the lady came up to Jesus, because she believed. She was consistent so he helped. I've heard this story before.  

Posted by Hadi

What is the difference between a Christian and a catholic? I've sake many people but they never know

Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Catholics. Christianity includes Protestants and Catholics and most of those groups that generally have the believe that there's one god, jesus is our savior, etc etc.  

Posted by HappyCat123

Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Catholics. Christianity includes Protestants and Catholics and most of those groups that generally have the believe that there's one god, jesus is our savior, etc etc.

This is what I've always been taught, that Catholicism is just a branch of Christianity.