It's been a while since I did this so I am going to state my beliefs publicly for my new followers.
* I believe in a triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Three in one and one in three.
* I believe Jesus Christ is the physical Emannuel, God with us, born by miracle of virgin birth, fully man and fully God.
* I believe that Jesus came to do what mankind could not do by animal sacrifice: to once and for all atone for the sin of all humankind by His death on the cross.
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* I believe that Jesus taught us to love all of creation, from the best and brightest, to the worst and darkest.
* I believe in an inclusive Gospel. There are NO exceptions. The worst sinner who *truly* believes will be saved.
* I believe lip service is not faith.
Please note:
I can not, and *will not* prove any of the above.
I promise to accept you as you are. I ask you to offer me the same courtesy. I will not "defend" my faith but I will gladly give a Christian perspective if asked
@Greywolf
And the same goes the other way around. Got your six buddy.
@stueytheround I wish I could just copy this all and post it as my own.
@poemblaze
You have my full permission to use it without attribution.
@stueytheround I may tweak it a little.
@poemblaze Whatever works for you my friend.
@stueytheround I don't believe all those same things as you, but I accept you too! : )
My Baby Brother is always happy when the people who follow him are actually nice to other people. Me too.
@stueytheround Takes all kinds to make a world, and I'm glad you're here to make this one with me. ^_^
@stueytheround While we may not share the same beliefs, you are my ally and my friend.
Am curious, and you don't have to answer if its to personal, but reading through, I wonder, are you Catholic?
@NiveusLepus No. I am Protestant. The basic tenets of the Christian faith are (or are supposed to be) the same, regardless of denomination. Truth is, that the only *real* difference between the Protestant and Catholic versions is the Pope! ๐
I accept and adore you, Stuey. You have a beautiful soul. ๐
I would like to recommend a book to you. It's a true story about a mom who lost her son to addiction, but ultimately the book is about her faith. I'm more spiritual than religious, but It's the most beautiful book I've ever read. I highly recommend it to everyone, but due to your faith I think it will touch your heart very deeply.
It's called The Flight by Cammie Wolf. If you read it, please let me know your thoughts.
@stueytheround followed for your statement of faith.
@kapturedphotos I followed you for your follow of Stuey. ๐@stueytheround
@stueytheround I'll be the last person to criticize anyone for having beliefs central to their identity that others don't always share. After all, I tell people I'm the devil.
The more important (to me) beliefs I've seen you share are about music, kindness, and outrage at injustice. Whatever the source of your convictions, I've liked what I've seen of your convictions.
@AskTheDevil @stueytheround
Beautifully stated, dear Devil. Actions are the key to a personโs character. @stueytheround has shown his true colors through his kindness.
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* I believe that he rose again, defeating death both literally and figuratively.
* I believe that one day He will return, not as a baby but in His full Glory as the second person of the Trinity.
* I believe that people who accept the above receive grace from God, that at the day of judgement, while guilty, they shall be fully accepted by God, not through their own actions, but by the actions of a living, loving creator.