Have you ever been lost in christianity?

United States
January 12, 2008 6:42pm CST
what path to take what to believe what christian faith to follow. I have been confused my whole life and then i took religous courses and all of my ?'s were answered but then more ?'s popped up
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• United States
14 Jan 08
One God who had created one mission, one hope, one people, one Kingdom, one Church, an established convenant to bring all people to God has been spoken of and been around since the beginning. Like a person who invented, created by his own hands, became an original and it spread throughout the world to see. What was created has a beginning and of course will have an end. That became like a door close with a light shining through it. Many enter through it will find the way to the truth. But then while that was going on, many others have tried to mimic, or have wandered from the truth that was created from the Original and tried to do it their own way. Beliefs, faith, doctrine first formed by the Creator - many have went their own ways to make their own beliefs. What was established to be the truth and original, was then later on perverted and twisted. Through the growing years, numerous beliefs, religion have spread like a scrambled egg throwing the world into confusion. Like a stack of piled papers that all look the same, that look similar, only one is the true original document and original signature. Like ten doors that look exactly alike, with light going through them, only one door leads to the right path, while the other nine leads you into a world of confusion and lost in Christianity.
@Harley009 (1416)
• India
13 Jan 08
I'm not a Christian but a Muslim. As I learned more about Islam it only increased my confidence and strength of beliefs, I didn't have to roll with a confused theology. Islam is a clear message of God. Who ever want to understand it, welcome. You can have a look at the Quran, the words of God. Quran Says Truth is clear, one can choose anyway, who have chosen the right path will have the promised never ending paradise life here after. You can read Quran from http://www.tafheem.net Thanks.
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@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
13 Jan 08
First you have to pray and let God guide you. Do not listen to what others say, especially those who say that every path leads to God or those that think you can obey God by sitting out under a tree and communing with nature and that you do not need to attend chuch. It does not. You should read the Gospels, Acts, and the Epistles of Paul the Apostle. They will give you a good idea. Do not follow man made superstitions. The book of Romans is a good book that will give you a foundation of the Christian faith. If looking for a church, it has to preach the Word, and not just be a social gathering designed to make points by helping the less fortunate. A Christian helps people by showing his thankful to God, not because he has to.
• Panama
23 Jan 08
No, I haven't been lost in Christianity. The reason why is because I learned something very important a long time ago. That being that men come up with all kinds of doctrines and each denomination has it's own little quirks, but true Christianity is that of the Bible. So, if something another Christian says does not line up with the Word of God, then I just ignore it. That keeps things simple and allows my beliefs to be rock solid, and it keeps me from getting lost in all the different arguments. Check out my blog! http://seekingtheking.blogspot.com/
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
13 Jan 08
Hi dancincellos, You must decide for yourself, don't believe what others tell you unless you agree with it. The same goes for the Bible, don't accept it literally. You may decide not to follow any faith. If you really want to follow Christ read the Gospels, especially the sermon on the mount found in Matthews Gospels. It's an excellent blueprint for living. Blessings.
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@ClarusVisum (2163)
• United States
13 Jan 08
Organized religion is the greatest con job in human history. They were invented in order to control people, and they do a good job at it because most people are too gullible to realize they've been had. Accept no baseless assumptions. If you follow that advice, you will quickly find yourself rejecting the assumption-laden myths that so many people have been duped into thinking are some sort of absolute truth. These superstitions contain no real answers; just false promises and exaggerated claims. Embrace reality on reality's terms, and don't accept extraordinary claims without the extraordinary evidence they require in order to even be plausible, let alone factual.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Jan 08
Ah yes, but that is why there is, "Seek and ye shall find." The more you search, the more you find, and the more questions and it starts again. It is a wonderous journey.
18 Jan 08
Dear Friend , Do not be confused, you get confused only when you take many things in hand, & heart,just be still , & take one at a time, " men might mis-judge your aim" Dear restless heart, be still .dont fret & worry, my god has a thousand ways his love & help to show just trust, & trust, & trust untill his will you know, be still that peace is God's own smile, when you take a religous as your peace maker, just read the bible every day, i was once like you , not knowing whet to do in life, life was crushing, & had thousands of Q's onl when i knew who this jesus was, & his grace & mercy, his love for me, & his plans for me, i drew closser to him to know him every day, & in days to come i saw many many blessings ahead of my life, every moment is a blessing, that doesnt mean you wil not have problems, you wil have but when you are with jesus you will know how to handle them, & you wu\ill do it in a different way, nothing is difficult for my god, just you need to trust him with your full heart, & surrender your all to him & see him work for you in all his ways, As the psalmist says blessed is the man who makes the lord his trust,who doesnot look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods, psalms 40:4 Do not run to many for you will surely be in trouble, When troubles come turn to him, but dont run have a blessed day
@thinkerm (29)
• United States
14 Jan 08
Yes, I took religious courses too and the same thing happened to me. Many of questions were answered but I came up with new questions. I found it to be a GOOD thing! I am thinking more critically and deeper now then before. I am considering morals, values and intentions. I think Christianity calls for life-long learning and I intend to keep learning!