That's really true actually. If there were no such thing as psychologists and I needed to vent or needed emotional guidance, then even I'd probably be taking part in Confessions, although I wouldn't necessarily be theistic.I think that's right
psychologists have really pulled the rug out from under us
we used to do it for free too!
come with us
talk a piece
A current Christian who grew up in a Christian household is not a convert. They were born into the religion, they did not convert to it. I would be willing to bet that the majority of people who identify as Christian grew up in Christian families.anyway, I also disagree that the catholic priests are to be celibate, i think they should be allowed to marry, like they are in many protestant churches, please when you say the church say which church you mean, many of us do not identify with the catholic church
also all christians are convert's growing up in a christian home does not make you a christian
a relationship with God.
And yes dirty rotten sinner's can go to heaven, through God's grace, believe in him and live your life for him and repent, then Jesus takes the punishment for our sin.
What about people who never hear about jesus.And yes dirty rotten sinner's can go to heaven, through God's grace, believe in him and live your life for him and repent, then Jesus takes the punishment for our sin.
lol. You're so naive.they grew up in a christian home, but they make the decision to be a christian themselves, they are not a christian because they grew up in a christian home but because they have made the decision to follow jesus, when they make this decision they then become a christian. you can not be born into a religion, your parent's raise you in the faith, but can not determine whether you become a christian or not ultimatly that is between you or God, any christian will tell you that, it is there choice not there parents
If your born into a Christian family, it dosent mean your automatically christian. They are not born "into" the religion, but rather being exposed to much of its teachings. They can still deny God, and many do. Its ultimately that person's choice, and ofcourse the almighty God's will. Its not naiveity, but rather truthful observations.A current Christian who grew up in a Christian household is not a convert. They were born into the religion, they did not convert to it. I would be willing to bet that the majority of people who identify as Christian grew up in Christian families.
Anglican ftw!anyway, I also disagree that the catholic priests are to be celibate, i think they should be allowed to marry, like they are in many protestant churches, please when you say the church say which church you mean, many of us do not identify with the catholic church
You're right, they aren't automatically Christian, they are only labelled as such. Seriously, when the parents of primary school kids say their children is Christian, I really question whether they are or not. Do they really have faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit? Personally, it seems that adults are simply pushing their belief and faith onto children. Last time I checked, I was still colouring nice pretty pictures when I was that age, do you really expect them to be able to truly decide for themselves on such matters?If your born into a Christian family, it dosent mean your automatically christian. They are not born "into" the religion, but rather being exposed to much of its teachings. They can still deny God, and many do. Its ultimately that person's choice, and ofcourse the almighty God's will. Its not naiveity, but rather truthful observations.
Yes, of course I've thought about that, for several of my family members do just that with their own children. Personally, I honestly don't believe that's an adequate justification for it. They take their children to Christian conventions, take them to Christian fairs, let them play with other children of Christians. Isn't it just abit pushy for their age? Young children should get alot of things from their parents but I don't believe religion should be one of them. Sure, expose them to Christianity and tell them that they themselves are Christian, but really, why not do so when they're older and more mature? When they are actually somewhat independent and can think for themselves? Does it not bear an uncanny resemblance to circumcision - whether such matters should be made by the parents or the child himself, the one who ultimately has to live with it.Continuum, pretend you became a Christian and were so gripped by Christ and felt compelled to live your life as one, do you think raising your children up to become Christians would be high on your list of priorities?
To become a Christian is a personal choice. No human being can just say, "Ok, your born into our family, your going to become a Christian.You're right, they aren't automatically Christian, they are only labelled as such. Seriously, when the parents of primary school kids say their children is Christian, I really question whether they are or not. Do they really have faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit? Personally, it seems that adults are simply pushing their belief and faith onto children. Last time I checked, I was still colouring nice pretty pictures when I was that age, do you really expect them to be able to truly decide for themselves on such matters?
Sure, they can still deny God later in life, but really, its alot harder to go against what they've been taught as the 'truth' the vast majority of their youth. It's their choice then, but in early stages of nurturing by their parents, it isn't - it is naivety.
Yet that is exactly what's happening with many primary school children.To become a Christian is a personal choice. No human being can just say, "Ok, your born into our family, your going to become a Christian.
Yeah, I'd agree with that. Though your last part is somewhat paradoxical - humans interfere with God's will because of personal choice.And like really, as you said, at such an age, i doubt that they can truly make personal choices yet, and therefore say that Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit is all true and decleare complete faith. Perhaps some very young children can admit it, but i have a certain degree of doubt in their faith. But ofcourse there are exceptions.
I think, only once a person has reached a certain level of maturity, they can declear faith or deny it. And by that age, depending on person, that person would completely be informed on the options and have the choice to deny.
Therefore, becoming a Christian for most people, is about personal choice, and God's will (which we cannot interfer).
At our age it's pointless to introduce a new religion. We already have our beliefs (or lack thereof) ingrained into our psyche. I'm talking before the age of ten. How much did you know about islam or atheism before the age of ten?
Very few people have the willpower or the curioisty to break or change their basic beliefs at our age.
I dont think so. Going to church and being exposed to scripture dosent make children automatically christians. It just give them the perspective of Christianity. Their not actually Christians until they can declear their own faith. However i dont disagree, that there is a certain level of bias for these children.Yet that is exactly what's happening with many primary school children.