"Is it the Protestant or the Catholic that is not Christian?"
Mark, unfortunately there are Protestants and Catholics that are not Christians. They say they are, but there not!
"The Moslem, Buddhist, Jewish, and Hindu claims to being the one true religion are just as legitimiate as Christian claims."
But Mark, they are not just as legimiate as Christianity. Explore them. Look at this thread. It is clear what is legitimate and what is not. But don't take it from me or any other man, ask God!
"I claim that you can show respect and not believe in that particular version of God."
I claim you can respect all others rituals and beliefs, if they don't conflict with God and his words! Otherwise, I clearly am saying and will say, if they conflict with God and God's word, I am being disrespectful and saying they are not right!
Mark, you seem to want to believe there are many truths that could co-exist and all be correct at one time. That's wrong! There only could be one truth at one time! It's not logical to think many truths can be true at one time.
Mark, you have to make a choice, believe something is true and all else is false! And God guarantees, if you explore the bible, and ask him for the truth, with an open mind and heart (Old Testament only if you want, but I suggest both testaments) you will find the one true truth! Ask other's who are true Christians! God will deliver! He promises to.
Mark, you must make a choice!
God Bless You and Your Decision!
Steve |
