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Reply to "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN? A simple question, with many answers"

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Originally posted by GoFish:
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Originally posted by _Joy_:
GoFish, why can't people on the sidelines find the same happy medium that I've found?


Because you are a rare bird, Joy. I am truly happy that you can walk that tightrope. I mean that most sincerely. But I don't think most people are capable of such a feat.

I personally could never find that happy medium after decades of looking. I think Deep would say the same thing. I think most former-Christians-turned-atheists would say the same but that's just a guess.


Cool, I want to be a phoenix. Well, that's rare! Wink

I don't consider my beliefs walking a tight rope. I consider it throwing off the chains of man-made regulations & tradition (not that all tradition is bad), humanity's additions to & subtractions from the Bible and outright false doctrine. Some things never change. This is exactly what Christ chastised the church leaders for in Bible times. I think when Jesus said he came to proclaim freedom for the prisoners, he wasn't talking about criminals - although they are certainly part of the target audience.

To me it's those who practice religion (going through the motions for selfish motives) rather than relationship that walk a tight rope. If they do not personally know Christ, they have no real foundation. When they fall, nobody is there to catch them.

Although I would love the thrill of walking a tightrope, I know I am secure. God has me in the palm of His hand. So I will enjoy the thrill of what each day brings, but I have nothing to fear.

Okay, I got carried away there. That's not directed at you, GoFish. I was just explaining my answer. Big Grin

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