Zone1 I was asked what my religion was, I told them "I'm a Christian". Was I lying?

[zaangalewa]

I chased the girls up until I got married. That cured me.

Same to me in a second attempt. Hope you and your wife are happy. Best greetings to her.

 

[Woodznutz]

Same to me in a second attempt. Hope you and your wife are happy. Best greetings to her.

We were divorced long ago, and she has since passed. I didn't remarry, once was enough. I've dated a little but nothing serious came of it.

 

[zaangalewa]

How far do you want to take this?
Should no one put a man in a cage for the rest of his life either?

Yes, if someone is a psychopath and not able to be healed.

Regarding executioners, firing squads were composed of several shooters, but not every gun was loaded with real bullets, so the men who fired them didn't know if they were shooting bullets or blanks. This gave some comfort to them as they could rationalize that it wasn't their gun that killed the condemned man. Maybe we should return to that.

I do not see any sense in this procedure. But I heard it's a tradition in military executions to replace one of the bullets with a blank.

 

[zaangalewa]

We were divorced long ago, and she has since passed. I didn't remarry, once was enough. I've dated a little but nothing serious came of it.

I also was divorced. I remarried. And I fear I made the same mistakes which I made in my first marriage - but we are happy since decades now.

 

[Woodznutz]

Yes, if someone is a psychopath and not able to be healed.

There are known 'career' criminals that should stay in prison as well.

I do not see any sense in this procedure. But I heard it's a tradition in military executions to replace one of the bullets with a blank.

It might spare the shooters from feelings of guilt.

 

[shockedcanadian]

But there is a group (faith? Church?) called "Jews for Jesus", yes?

Yes. They are Jews who believe in Jesus as the Messiah I believe. Which, to many Jews, renders these people not really Jews. I think they are called Messianic Jews or something.

 

[GLASNOST]

Yes. They are Jews who believe in Jesus as the Messiah I believe. Which, to many Jews, renders these people not really Jews. I think they are called Messianic Jews or something.

Not Jews for sure. I'd call them "Christians".

 

[cnm]

Than what am I?

Not Christian.

It's not rocket science.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Not Christian.

It's not rocket science.

It isn't that simple. I believe deeply in G-d and was baptized.

 

[cnm]

It isn't that simple. I believe deeply in G-d and was baptized.

It is that simple. You've stated you're not really a Christian.

But anyway, aren't Christians supposed to believe deeply in the Christ? The clue is in the name you know. You could call yourself a Jehovist, whatever that is.

 

[shockedcanadian]

It is that simple. You've stated you're not really a Christian.

But anyway, aren't Christians supposed to believe deeply in the Christ? The clue is in the name you know. You could call yourself a Jehovist, whatever that is.

A Noahide. Seven Laws, 10 Commandments, 613 Mitzvahs. Difficult to explain to people though

 

[Dagosa]

It wasn't intentional but, I wear a cross with the star of David connected to it. I consider myself a Noahide and I have been listening to ministers, priests and rabbis on and off for a number of years. I was first interested in Judaism well before 2010.

The last year I have been clearly pulled in one direction. Even in the most profound dream I have ever had and I am NOT one who usually believes in ghosts, psychics and messages in dreams, but I cannot deny this dream that came out of left field and in which I have a visceral reaction during it (it was short but powerful).

I was awoken by the dream and I still remember it vividly. My focus has been on G-d, as much as some in my country try to pull me away from him through the experiences I have suffered from here; I do not pray to a prophet and I don't view Jesus as I once did. My belief in trying to follow 613 mitzvahs as best I can, even openly praising my brother for instance for visiting someone in a hospital telling him that it was very important and that in some religions they believe that is a critical role to comfort others when they are ill.

So, the context of when I was asked this question isn't important but someone asked me if I was Christian. I answered yes as they were referencing my cross. I wasn't uncomfortable per se though I felt I was lying, I was trying to avoid further discomfort as I really didn't know this person well and I didn't want to get into a discussion of Noahide and the seven laws, my broader beliefs etc.

It is a difficult position as I am not Jewish, it doesn't work that way. I am Christian by baptism and following our Ten Commandments, but I am not really Christian either.

Therefore, how would I answer such a question? It is ingrained in me to wear a symbol of faith, though it is a mixed one because I have not converted yet still believe deeply in G-d as imperfect as I have been of late. Even if I didn't wear a cross, the question if asked would still remain as complicated for me to answer.

Thank you for your time.

You can tell people whatever you want. It’s a belief system and religion.

 

[cnm]

A Noahide. Seven Laws, 10 Commandments, 613 Mitzvahs. Difficult to explain to people though

So, Jehovah, right?

I can't imagine people really giving a damn so I think you'll be ok.

 

[shockedcanadian]

So, Jehovah, right?

I can't imagine people really giving a damn so I think you'll be ok.

No, not Jehovah. Where did you derive that answer from?

 

[GLASNOST]

So, Jehovah, right?

No, not Jehovah. Where did you derive that answer from?

You believe in Jesus but you don't believe in god?

 

[shockedcanadian]

You believe in Jesus but you don't believe in god?

Huh? I believe in G-d and I believe that Jesus existed.

 

[CarlinAnnArbor]

Yes. They are Jews who believe in Jesus as the Messiah I believe. Which, to many Jews, renders these people not really Jews. I think they are called Messianic Jews or something.

All the apostles were Jews. Rome has done great damage to the perception of what a Christian is

 

[CarlinAnnArbor]

Huh? I believe in G-d and I believe that Jesus existed.

Then you certainly aren't a Christian

 

[GLASNOST]

Huh? I believe in G-d and I believe that Jesus existed.

But you just insinuated that you do not believe in God.

 

[cnm]

No, not Jehovah. Where did you derive that answer from?

Were you not wibbling about YHWH, the god of Noah?