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To: IN_GOD_I_TRUST who wrote (1078)	9/16/1998 5:50:00 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (2) of 1542

Whoops, sorry I always feel like an explanation is in order. Purely and simply, no. Your contention excludes and restricts the power of God. God is all powerful and there is No God but God. God doesn't have wants or needs or he wouldn't be All powerful. We could all perish in sin and it wouldn't create even a hesitation for God. Of course, we know that is not his will. His will be done. He doesn't need a partner in Jesus. We need messengers and examples and so he provides them, and yes this is our salvation. God is one, not two or three. In making such distinctions you begin to define limits for God and to make associations with him. It is forbidden. I know that you get some sort of reward in your church if you can get people to stand on your simple statements out of a doctrinal tract. Muslims have something similar, it is called AlShahada. I keep hearing 15 people converted to Islam this week and 20 the week before. When I go to the Mosque 'sic' I see only one or two American faces, the same ones I've seen for years. So, I have my doubts about this kind of stuff. It seems a little shallow, unless you're just trying to clarify which camp to put folks in for political reasons. Although I consider the declaration of faith to be essential, I believe the commitment to live according to its precepts must be absolutely understood and intended in the process. I've witnessed Campus Crusaders declaring that you can claim John 3:16 this morning and go to the drunken orgy this evening because you've reserved a seat next to Jesus in heaven no matter what happens. What nonsense. There is a purpose in living and it is worshipping God and living according to his directives and it isn't erased by a simple insincere statement.

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