Who here is Christian?

I've seen a few Christians post here. I'm evangelical. I wouldn't say my faith helps my SP, really, but it definitely gives meaning to life. It has also helped be become a more positive person in general. Overall I'm still pretty pessimistic and negative, but I'm much better than I used to be. Having Christian friends is also nice. They are the most positive people I've ever hung out with.

Yes. I am non-practising methodist.

I'm Atheist... and please don't hate on me. My self-esteem is low enough.
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I'm christian, anglican

I'm a Christian... just a Christian. No denomination... Though I have a hard time believe I am one at times. I just don't see how someone like me could be saved sometimes. I'm so selfish and mess up so much >.< Such a hypocrite too... tell God one thing, do another. Hard too trusting God or whatever struggling with SA or depression. I'd like to go to church but SA kind of keeps me away.

But Jesus did say seek and you will find so I'm gonna keep seeking and praying =)

Grew up as a Christian but i'm agnostic really

I'm a Christian. SA makes it really difficult to go to church so I haven't been going that often.

I'm a Muslim. I'm not really practising.

sketchy24 said:

I'm a Christian... just a Christian. No denomination... Though I have a hard time believe I am one at times. I just don't see how someone like me could be saved sometimes. I'm so selfish and mess up so much >.< Such a hypocrite too... tell God one thing, do another. Hard too trusting God or whatever struggling with SA or depression. I'd like to go to church but SA kind of keeps me away.

But Jesus did say seek and you will find so I'm gonna keep seeking and praying =)

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This pretty much describes me. I feel like a hypocrite all the time. Whenever I look at internet porn or think bad about someone for no reason, I feel like a big time hypocrite. I've come to realize it's a slow growing process.

Church is hard at first, but you have to get involved with stuff. I go on church outing (hikes and stuff even though I hate the outdoors) and get involved in ministries. Then you meet people and it was all worth it.

I think I'm Anglican but I don't go to church or do religious things. Frankly I think religion is one of the world's biggest problems.

My views of a god are not very conventional. I believe theres some thing that created the universe but doesn't interfere with how it works.

I'm Christian but my family isn't strict on religion.

I'm a christian of no particullar denomination. However, there are a lot of times I don't act christianly and I hope to one day change that.

I see myself as an atheist, or perhaps rather an agnostic. I've never felt any sort of presence of any sort of god or spirit, which makes the question "Is there a god" fairly simple to answer for me.

If depression kicks in it does happen I that I drift off into long chains of thought about it all and it usually ends with all sorts of weird conclusions that usually have more to do with the "image" of a god, and philosophical bullcrap that fries my brain.

And nearly entirely off-topic, I get really annoyed about the idea of doing "good" things in the name of *insert god/religion*. When push comes to shove and you can't/couldn't do that just because it would be the right thing to do, without adding god or anyone else into the equation then you should be ravaged with a frozen whale.

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Hug?

I am.

I was raised a Catholic...but, like many people my age I'm doubting religion. I'm finding the stories and miracles in the Bible very hard to believe. Religion has done terrible things in the past in the name of God. Living a religious life shouldn't involve going to Church to get your sins forgiven, you should be sinless (for the most part) in the first place!

Thank God my parents aren't those hxc crazy Catholic parents who go to church every sunday and make their kids go on outings and all of that!

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yeah i was baptised catholic but after learning about some of the stuff the catholic church are responsible for and christians in general its hard to know what to believe so i try to follow jesus teachings rather then any specific churchs,but i find it hard to go to church anyway with sa i just read the bible from time to time and try not to be an arsehole to people even the ones who are wankers to me but with S.A its hard to do that anyway

I'm Christian in a sense, not fully so though. To be christian is to love god with your whole mind whole heart and whole body, to have a rich understanding of the bible and to follow Christ's teaching including the ability to teach others, while I greatly respect and truly do love god I feel there is much more dedication ready for me, something I am progressing towards.

De, have you heard of the Jehovah's Witnesses? I can say for sure they put alot more of their effort in studying scripture and preaching the bible and kingdom as Jesus did than most if not all the Christian churches I have seen. I myself am attending the local hall meetings dispite SA (a struggle but im making progress) and study the bible with them.

Drivemycar/IWouldPreferNotTo/sketchy24, I think God is more than willing to forgive anyone for the majority of mistakes man is likely to do, the key being that the individual is repentant and are honestly sorry for whatever they have done.A man's heart is inclined to wickedness yes, but it can also be controlled. Know that God knows this, and knows our limits more than we do and will not ask for beyond them.

Furthermore on the religion note, it is written that false religion (as there can only be one) will simply end, in fact people will turn against it. For a while now religion as a whole has been really loosing members, and continues to do so. Eventually the true followers will become clear, however by then it will be too late.

I really wish I could remember the scripture to back up what I am saying, but I suppose it is something I need to improve on.

A thought that may be inspiring is that the difficulty in pursuing God's word fully due to SA and other difficulties is a sure sign of love to Jehovah, even if it is hard to see that in times of depression. It requires much more effort than the average human yes, but is that not dedication?

I was baptized as Catholic but I am not for RELIGION really... no, I am not an atheist because I ABSOLUTELY BELIEVE IN THE EXISTENCE OF GOD.... but you see, I just don't want myself to be bound by the laws or teachings of my own Church. For me, it's not about Jesus, Yahweh, Allah, Jehovah, Buddah etc., for me, what's important is the wisdom that I get from the teachings of those religions and my own faith. If i want to worship God, I will do it in my own personal way. Religion just serves as a guide for my whole spiritual being.
Anyway, one thing that I hate about Religion is it just divides people. And I just see it so immature when people argue about their religion. They just keep on telling that their Religion is the best. But you see, there will be no perfect religion! Why don't we just focus on our own morality. After all, God intended us to be united and not to have stupid argument about Religion.

i think its more important to follow what jesus preached and try to live as he did rather then beleiving in noas arc and a lot of the storys especially some that are in the old testament ,i also think its highly hypocritical for someone to go to war in the name of religion especially if they are christians (like a previos pope who actually led an army) 1 of jesus famous saying was “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else.i think this would hhave a lot of relevance to people on this site

I am a Christian, a practicing Christian who strives to be Christ like. I believe the Bible to be the true Word of God and that the only way to the Father is through the Son, Jesus Christ. I was raised Baptist but am now non-denominational. I go to church almost every Sunday. It gets very hard at times. I always get to church a few minutes late and leave a few minutes early to avoid having to socialize with anyone. I also try to sit in the back row or along the side wall. I try hard to keep a positive attitude but at times I have my doubts. I always turn to the book of Job in the bible and read the things that he went through to try to get through hard times. My faith is what sustains me and if I didn't have it I probably would not be here today.