You know, I'm thinking that because of the way religion has bastardized the teachings of Jesus, just about ANYTHING that comes from a church is a rip off.
Well in my view a good percentage of it all is..
You know what I view as the biggest ripoff? The one the Christians do to God by telling everyone that they alone know what He wants for us (btw.....NOBODY can possibly know the Mind of God), and that if we do as they say, we go to Heaven, but if we don't, we are consigned to an eternity of suffering.
What gives Christians the right to speak for God? What gives them the right to hand out tickets to Heaven? I thought only God determined who got in, not those men (and women) who claim to speak for Him.
Christians don't determine who lives with God for eternity, and they're not trying to. All they're doing is pointing out what Scripture says about sin. And what is your prescription then for when you stand before God and He judges you?[/QUOT
To be judged by God is a wonderful thing, but I know your mind set and religion has been taught its a horrible thing. In your consciousness your scared to face God.
Listen , when a human stands before God , they are standing before grace , Love , kindness , gentleness , wisdom , peace , joy , and great mercy. I would rather stand before God , than to have to stand before Christians.